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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARRASCO FILES BILL FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARRASCO FILES BILL FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

CARRASCO FILES BILL FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis) files a bill to be considered during the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, Jan. 3. The bill will help facilitate speedy access to resources in response to emergencies and disasters. more »

Zay applauds Indiana's progress in the fight against the opioid epidemic

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2024) — Indiana has made significant progress in the fight against opioid abuse and misuse, most recently reporting a 5% decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2022 and a 29% decrease in opioid prescriptions dispensed by pharmacies over the last six years, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Messmer Report: Senate Republicans to focus on literacy, workforce development

This year, Senate Republicans will focus on literacy and workforce development so more Hoosiers have a chance to succeed. more »

Alting files bills for 2024 legislative session

Alting files bills for 2024 legislative session

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) files bills to be considered during the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Indiana General Assembly will reconvene for a short session on Jan. 8. more »

Messmer Report: Ensuring used car dealers understand state law

With the start of the 2024 legislative session quickly approaching, legislators are working to file bills to update Indiana's laws. more »

Leising: Growing Indiana's agriculture community

Agriculture continues to be a necessary source for our state's and communities' development, contributing an estimated $35.1 billion to Indiana's economy each year. more »

Zay: Local towns receive $80,000 in Federal Planning Grants

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 22, 2023) – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced two communities in Senate District 17 will collectively receive $80,000 in Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Messmer Report: Keeping Hoosiers safe from crime

Understanding what crimes are being committed in Indiana and how best to tackle them will help ensure legislators are doing what's best to keep Hoosiers safe. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ron Alting

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) made the following statement today in regard to commitments from the state regarding a potential water pipeline from Tippecanoe County to Lebanon more »