Articles tagged as: Indiana Senate
November 5, 2020
Republicans Expand Supermajority In Indiana House, Only Lose One Seat In Senate
Republicans strengthened their grip on the Indiana House of Representatives in the 2020 election. The final Statehouse races were called Thursday.
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 MoreNovember 15, 2019
State Rep. Chris Chyung Proposes Changing Age Limits To Serve In General Assembly
The state constitution sets the age limit to serve in the Indiana Senate at 25 years old, 21 years old for the House.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019
Cass County Councilwoman Replaces Head In State Senate
Stacey Donato will replace former State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) who announced his resignation earlier this year to become the chief deputy prosecutor in Pulaski County.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2019
State Sen. Randy Head To Leave General Assembly
State Sen. Randy Head is the third lawmaker to step down this year. Hell be replaced by a local Republican caucus.
Read MoreApril 16, 2019
Senate Passes Two-Year State Budget
The Senate version of the state's budget sends an additional $535 million to schools over the next two years, a slight increase over the House version of the bill. Lawmakers will need to agree on a state budget before the session ends this month.
Read MoreApril 16, 2019
Senate Republicans Reject 25 Democrat Amendments To Budget Bill
Senate Republicans rejected nearly 20 amendments offered by Democrats to the budget bill Monday. The Senate will vote on the budget Tuesday. The state revenue forecast will be released Wednesday.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2019
After Noblesville Shooting Lawmakers Consider Changes To Attempted Murder Law
Current state statute does not allow 12- and 13-year-olds charged with attempted murder to be sent to adult court - Indiana lawmakers introduced a bill to change that.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2019
Senate Ethics Committee Approves New Sexual Harassment Policy
Senate rules before now didn't define sexual harassment. The changes outline what's considered sexual harassment and how complaints will be investigated.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2018
Senate Democrats Draft Bill To Protect Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
Democrats say they drafted legislation to ensure insurance still includes pre-existing coverage.
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