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ZAY ATTENDS FIRST MEETING OF THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) attended the first meeting of the 2024 legislative session, which officially reconvened Monday, Jan. 8. more »

Deery files bill to establish water transfer guidelines

Deery files bill to establish water transfer guidelines

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) today filed a bill that would establish guardrails to protect Indiana communities from the potential harms of large water transfers. more »

Raatz files bills for the 2024 legislative session

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) files several bills to be considered during the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, Jan. 3. more »

Leising attends 2024 Next Level Agenda unveil

Leising attends 2024 Next Level Agenda unveil

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, left) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb and fellow legislators at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the governor's 2024 Next Level Agenda unveil Monday, Jan. 8. more »

Maxwell files bill for the 2024 legislative session

Maxwell files bill for the 2024 legislative session

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) files his first bill as state senator of Senate District 43 for the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 8. more »

Statement from Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray following Gov. Holcomb's 2024 agenda:

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2024) – “Senate Republicans share several of the governor’s priorities like expanding access to child care and supporting our students – especially as it pertains to ensuring our third graders have the foundational reading skills they need to be successful as they progress in school. We look forward to another productive legislative session working on behalf of Hoosiers alongside the governor and our colleagues in the House, and we are excited to share the details of our Senate Republican legislative agenda later this week.” more »

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 »