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Buchanan: Bill to strengthen public retirement system passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for many public retirees and a 13th check for those who do not receive COLA unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor today. more »

Leising co-chairs the first rural caucus meeting of 2024

Leising co-chairs the first rural caucus meeting of 2024

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chairs the first Rural Caucus meeting of 2024 Wednesday Jan. 24, at the Statehouse. more »

Zay: Bill to enforce existing ban on sanctuary cities in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2024) – A bill co-authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to enforce state law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22 by a vote of 37-9. more »

Alting: Discussion with Lafayette-based brewer leads to new legislation

Alting: Discussion with Lafayette-based brewer leads to new legislation

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would revolutionize collaboration between small breweries in Indiana passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 39 to 9 Tuesday, Jan. 23. more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Freeman: Memorializing a friend and colleague

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23 , 2024) — State Sen. Aaron Freeman today presented Senate Resolution 3 to the Senate, which memorializes the late State Sen. Jack E. Sandlin. more »

Garten: Bill to ensure fiscal responsibility, government accountability passes Senate

A Senate Republican agenda bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 23. more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman in response to Irvington businesses revoking their support for Senate Bill 52

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2024) – "I understand that an individual or business needs to do what is in their best interest, even if that means opposing a one-year prohibition on dedicated lanes. more »

Koch: Bill to enforce Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to enforce Indiana law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22 by a vote of 37-9. more »

Zay speaks at March for Life rally in Indianapolis

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2024) – State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) spoke at the March for Life rally at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Charbonneau: Clarifying updated Medicaid initiatives

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) recently announced their updated initiatives to help ensure Medicaid can continue providing Hoosiers with quality health care access. more »