http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org Indiana Senate Majority Campaign Committee Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:52:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Senate Bill 309 Could Soon Become Indiana Law STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2009) - A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) designed to give school corporations more financial flexibility and local control is on its way to the governor's office. Members of the House of Representatives voted 94-1 today in final ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/10/altings-bill-helps-schools-avoid-additional-expense-allows-for-local-decision-making/ STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2010) - State Sen. John Waterman's bill designed to ease the burden on overcrowded prisons won final approval from Senate lawmakers today by a vote of 48-0. Senate Bill 415 - which offers long term, rehabilitated non-violent offenders an earlier opportunity for parole - will now be sent ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/watermans-bill-addressing-overcrowded-prisons-could-soon-become-law/ Auburn lawmaker says compromise benefits students, education community STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2010) - Senate and House lawmakers reached a compromise today on legislation benefiting Advanced Placement (AP) students and the higher education community, according to State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn). House Enrolled Act 1135 requires Indiana's public colleges and universities to exempt ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/kruse-governor-to-consider-ap-exam-credit-bill/ STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2010) - A measure co-sponsored by State Sens. Ron Alting and Brandt Hershman (Rs-Lafayette) that could spur economic development and job creation by streamlining the financing process for state university and college building projects is now on its way to the governor's desk. House Bill 1297 easily passed ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/bill-spurring-economic-development-by-streamlining-university-financing-process-goes-to-governor/ Sister Shirley Gerth receives 'Distinguished Hoosier' award STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2010) - State Sen. Beverly Gard said it was a day when inspiration rose high above the ashes. Nearly three years after the St. Anne's Catholic Church in New Castle was destroyed by an arsonist, a new facility was open for tours ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/sen-gard-honors-new-castle-catholic-church-leader/ STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2010) - Legislation focusing on combating prescription drug abuse in Indiana is now awaiting Gov. Mitch Daniels' signature after Senate lawmakers voted 38-7 today to concur with House language added to Senate Enrolled Act 356. "According to recent studies, 383,000 Hoosiers abuse prescription drugs each year," Delph said. ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/bill-focusing-on-combating-prescription-drug-abuse-on-its-way-to-the-governor/ STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2009) - State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) is continuing his push to preserve vote centers in Tippecanoe County, a successful program now threatened by an amendment attached to House Bill 1106. Despite the documented success of vote centers, Alting said the bill continuing their operation is in limbo ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/alting-continues-push-for-vote-centers/ STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2010) - Indiana highways could be safer if a measure sponsored by State Sen. Brent Steele (R-Bedford) concerning transport of large metal coils becomes law. Lawmakers unanimously agreed Tuesday on final language of House Bill 1084 - requiring truck drivers to be certified on proper securement of large ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/04/sen-steele-measure-to-make-state-highways-safer-goes-to-governors-desk/ Program saves money, provides convenience, improves voter turnout STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2009) - State Sens. Ron Alting and Brandt Hershman (Rs-Lafayette) said today that vote centers are crucial, and the demise of the vote center system would cost already cash-strapped local budgets thousands of dollars and be a disservice to voters. Alting ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/04/alting-hershman-vote-centers-are-crucial/ STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2010) - State Sen. Richard Bray's measure to aid the state in collecting a portion of the more than $2 billion in unpaid child support bills now moves to the governor's desk after Senate lawmakers agreed with House members on the legislation's final language. Bray (R-Martinsville) said Senate ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/04/sen-bray-proposal-that-would-collect-back-child-support-payments-from-casino-winnings-now-on-governors-desk/