Articles tagged as: Indiana Senate
November 14, 2025
Indiana Senate rejects Trump call for redistricting, won't convene in December
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said the Senate will not convene because there are not enough votes in support of redistricting.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2025
'I'm being asked to support a map that doesn't exist.' Republican Sen. Jean Leising explains her 'no' on redistricting
State Republicans are seeing increased pressure as national groups have started funneling money to push lawmakers towards supporting the new maps.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2025
Republican Senator Jean Leising says she'll vote 'NO' on Indiana redistricting
State Republicans are seeing increased pressure as national groups have begun funneling money into the state to push lawmakers towards supporting the new maps.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2025
Broad parental rights bill moves forward to full Senate
The measure would codify that governmental entities “may not substantially burden a parent’s fundamental right” to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education or health care of a child unless it has a compelling interest.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2024
Political balance in Indiana House, Senate appears unchanged after 2024 election
The Indiana House and Senate appear headed for the status quo after this year’s election results, with Republicans maintaining supermajorities in both chambers.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
Derek Schmitt replaces Mark Messmer in Indiana Senate after private GOP caucus vote
Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate after a private Republican caucus chose Schmitt Wednesday night to replace Mark Messmer.
Read MoreApril 18, 2024
Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson is Indiana's newest state senator
A Democratic precinct caucus chose La Keisha Jackson Thursday to serve out the last few months of Jean Breaux's term after Breaux died last month.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Indiana senators tank reform legislation for special education disputes
Legislation intended to help families of students with disabilities navigate disputes over special education services with Indiana school districts appears to have failed in the General Assembly.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
What roles do the Senate president pro tempore, speaker of the House play in Indiana?
What role does the Indiana Senate president pro tempore serve? It's a question a member of our audience recently asked.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2023
Republican Greg Goode caucused in to Indiana Senate to replace Jon Ford
A private Republican caucus chose Greg Goode this weekend to become Indianas newest state senator.
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