Articles tagged as: Indiana Senate Republicans
January 7, 2021
Indiana Senate And House Republicans Unveil 2021 Agendas With COVID-19 Focus
Many of the House GOP's top priorities stem from needs that either arose or were intensified over the last year. Topping the Senate GOP's list is liability protections for Hoosier businesses and health care providers.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020
Kyle Walker Chosen To Replace Retiring Senator Jim Merritt
The Indiana Senate has a new member. A private Republican caucus chose Kyle Walker Sunday evening to replace Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis), whos retiring after a 30-year career.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
Sen. Jim Merritt To Retire From Senate In November
State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) announced Monday he is retiring after 30 years in the legislature. He said he will step down on Nov. 4.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
Longtime Republican Senator Jim Merritt Quitting Indiana Legislature
Sen. Jim Merritt said in a statement he would resign Nov. 4 from the seat to which he was first elected in 1990.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2019
Senate Republicans Change Hate Crimes Bill, Drawing Criticism From Governor
The hate crimes bill had included a list of victim characteristics, including race, sexual orientation and gender identity. But an amendment from Senate Republicans deletes that list.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018
Caucus Set To Replace Retiring Sen. David Long's Seat
Long announced in February he would retire after 22 years in the state Senate - including 12 as its leader. His retirement takes effect Nov. 6.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2018
Indiana Senator Denied Racism Exists In 2015 Messages
Republican Sen. Andy Zay of Huntington says he should've "been more careful with my words."
Read MoreMay 14, 2018
Rod Bray Chosen To Become New Senate GOP Leader
The Indiana Senate GOP caucus voted Monday to make Martinsville Sen. Rod Bray the new Senate President Pro Tem.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2018
Republican Senate Leaders Outline 2018 Priorities
Those priorities include Sunday alcohol sales, opioid abuse prevention, and covering a gap in school funding left by an enrollment miscalculation.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2018
Senate GOP Makes Repeal Of Sunday Alcohol Sales Ban A Priority
The measure was included in the majority GOP's agenda for the session, which was unveiled Monday.
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