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State Sen. Daryl Schmitt to serve on study committees

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Interim Study Committee on Government in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Spencer Deery to serve on study committees

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

Raatz Roundup: Governor recognizes education improvements

This year, Indiana has made great strides in improving education for Hoosier children and teachers. From increasing teacher pay to changing the way we grade our schools, we have done a lot of work to make Indiana one of the best states for education. more »

Rogers: Education legislation ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2025) —State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) joined Gov. Mike Braun today for the ceremonial signings of several education bills, including Senate Enrolled Act 146 and House Enrolled Act 1634. more »

Gov. Braun ceremonially signs Goode's higher education, workforce development bill

Gov. Braun ceremonially signs Goode's higher education, workforce development bill

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) to improve Indiana's public university system and better prepare Hoosiers for the future economy was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Release: Sen. Deery's school accountability bill ceremonially signed into law

Release: Sen. Deery's school accountability bill ceremonially signed into law

A new law sponsored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) establishing an updated methodology for annually assessing school performance was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today. more »

Rogers: Bill to bring more AEDs to schools ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2025) — A bill supported by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would require more automated external defibrillators to be present at athletic and extracurricular activities was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Reducing Energy Costs

This year, a new program launched by the Indiana Office of Energy Development looks to help Hoosiers across the state find ways to save on their utility bills. more »

Garten’s bill holding health insurance industry accountable now in effect

A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to hold the health insurance industry accountable and lower health care costs went into effect July 1. more »

Gov. Braun signs Goode's bill to modernize area agencies on aging

Gov. Braun signs Goode's bill to modernize area agencies on aging

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) to modernize the state's area agencies on aging was ceremonially signed into law on July 1 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »