Senator Banks attends signing of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act at the White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump at the signing of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act at the White House….

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Sen. Banks introduces legislation to protect American parks

WASHINGTON, D.C – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act. The Patriot Parks Act amends…

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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Indiana

WEST LAFAYETTE  – U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, and Indiana Secretary of Energy and…

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Senator Banks secures critical defense wins for Indiana in FY26 NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after securing critical funding and wins for…

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New leadership team members announced for ISDA

INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has announced two new leadership changes. David Bausman has been selected as the General Counsel, and Andrew Sherman…

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Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales launches free Experian AutoCheckÒ vehicle history reports for Hoosiers

INDIANA –In a significant step to protect Indiana consumers and boost confidence in used vehicle purchases, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced the free…

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Indiana Arts Commission will meet on Friday, July 18

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Arts Commission July Quarterly Business Meeting will be held on July 18, 18, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will…

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SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom Crew immortalized on new USPS Forever Stamps

INDIANA – In a whimsical twist that might surprise residents of a pineapple under the sea, SpongeBob SquarePants and his aquatic friends are now featured…

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ILEARN: Math proficiency continues to increase across all grade levels; English/Language Arts proficiency remains flat year-over-year

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented results from the spring 2025 administration of the Indiana Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN). Results show that math…

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Comptroller Nieshalla and state budget leaders announce state reserves at fiscal year-end close

STATEHOUSE – The State of Indiana closed fiscal year 2025 with roughly $2.5 billion in state reserves, announced State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla today alongside Secretary…

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