News Releases

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray 4/4/2025

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the progress on Senate Bill 1, which aims to provide meaningful property tax relief for Hoosiers: more »

New high school diplomas further equal access to higher education for Hoosiers

Recently, I had the honor of attending a ceremony with Gov. Mike Braun as he unveiled Indiana's new high school diploma. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Recognizing federal debt's threat to national security

In recent years, the state of Indiana has worked hard to exercise fiscal responsibility as stewards of taxpayer dollars. more »

Statement from State Sen. Brian Buchanan statement regarding the tornado that hit Brownsburg

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement regarding the tornado that hit Brownsburg more »

Statement from State Sen. Greg Goode Regarding Severe Weather

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) made the following statement regarding the severe weather that hit the Wabash Valley more »

Buchanan: Bill establishing Indiana-Ireland Trade Commission passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would bolster the relationship between Indiana and Ireland unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Buchanan: Bill to provide FFA and 4-H students with excused absences from school headed to governor's desk

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would give students participating in FFA and 4-H an excused absence from school passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-2 with bipartisan support. more »

Holdman: Resolution honoring Lance Cpl. Andrew Whitacre passes committee unanimously

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2025) — A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) that would rename a bridge in Jay County in honor of Lance Cpl. Andrew Whitacre unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, April 1. more »

Buchanan: Bill protecting children passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would protect children in schools passed the Senate 46-1 Monday with bipartisan support. more »

Koch resolution honoring fallen French Lick police chief passes committee

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to honor fallen French Lick Police Chief Vern Ervin passed unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, April 1. more »