Senate Minute: Recent Episodes

Indiana Senate Republicans

The Senate Minute is a podcast dedicated to keeping the public informed about the Indiana General Assembly and engaged in the legislative process.

The 2019 legislative session adjourned "sine die" on April 24. On this episode, Jesse Cordray goes over some session statistics and details how the Senate Republicans achieved their legislative goals.

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) joins Jesse Cordray to discuss Senate Enrolled Act 350.

State Sen. Travis Holdman joins Jesse Cordray to discuss House Bill 1006, which addresses the Indiana Department of Child Services.

Jesse Cordray gives listeners a brief explanation of what "Halftime" at the Senate entails as well as a brief refresher on the legislative process.

State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) joins Jesse Cordray to discuss Senate Bill 2, which would address school bus safety.

Senator Ed Charbonneau joins us this week to discuss his 2019 legislation on Indiana's water supply.

Jesse Cordray is joined by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) to discuss Senate Bill 141, which would address improving opioid addiction treatment.

Jesse Corday sits down with State Sen. Mark Messmer to discuss the Senate Republicans' 2019 legislative agenda.

Elizabeth Vos provides a recap of the 2018 legislative session and reviews some changes coming in 2018.

In this episode, Elizabeth Vos outlines the progress made on the majority caucus's legislative agenda.

Cole Callahan discusses Senate Enrolled Act 233, which establishes a Bill of Rights for foster parents, with State Senator Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute).

Elizabeth Vos is joined this week by Matthew Preston, and they discuss some of the week's news from the Indiana State Senate.

Elizabeth Vos discusses some of the bills on the Republicans' Legislative Agenda for the 2018 Session, featuring an interview with Senator Ryan Mishler.

Elizabeth Vos discusses Senate Bill 172 with Senator Jeff Raatz and Senator Dennis Kruse.

Elizabeth Vos details some of the key legislation for the Senate Republicans.

The 2017 legislative session has reached the half way point. Now, all of the bills from the Senate will head to the House of Representatives.

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Sen. Jim Merritt talks about SB 34 which would require school employees to get background checks every five years, instead of only getting one at the start of their employment.

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Description: The Indiana Senate kicked off the 2017 legislative session discussing a list of priority legislation.

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Guest: Sen. John Ruckelshaus

Description: The Indiana General Assembly convened for this first time for the ceremonial start of the 2017 legislative session—adding nine new senators.

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Guest: Mitch Osterday, Lead Internship Recruiter and Former Intern

Description: The Indiana Senate is offering full-time, paid internships for the Spring Semester. The deadline to apply is October 31st.

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April is Child abuse Prevention Month and this year, lawmakers passed several initiatives aimed at stopping child abuse.

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The 2016 Legislative session wrapped up this week with many agenda bills passing.

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Sen. Luke Kenley talks about both the House of Representatives’ and the Senate’s Road Funding bills.

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Sen. R Michael Young talks about two bills that would help stop drug dealing in Indiana by toughening penalties.

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Senator Dennis Kruse talks about why he supports a new college campaign helping 750,000 Hoosier adults finish college.

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The Indiana General Assembly entered the second half of the 2016 legislative session. To track the progress of bills, visit www.in.gov/iga.

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Sen. Yoder talks about SB 357, his child abuse registry bill. This bill would mirror a sexual offender registry by placing people on a list who have been convicted of child abuse.

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State Senator Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) recently filed Senate Bill 187, which would make the live-saving drug, Narcan, more accessible to those in need. SB 187 would require the State Department of Health to issue a standing order for overdose intervention drugs, such as Narcan.

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Senator Kruse speaks on Senate Bill 200: Fairness in School Accountability, Teacher Pay.
The bill would prevent 2015 school A-F grades from dropping in response to ISTEP problems.

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Indiana Senate Republican's announce their 2016 Session Agenda. For more information please visit: http://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/2016-senate-republican-agenda/

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Senator Head talks about reforming Indiana’s annexation laws

Featuring Sen. Jim Merritt talking about his bill to establish tougher gun laws. Senate Bill 279 is called the "Nathan Trapuzzano bill.”

Senator Waltz talks about Protecting our Privacy

Senator Long talks about the 2014 Legislative Session Highlights

Senator Charbonneau talks about Indiana’s Environmental Issues.

Senator Steele talk about the 2014 updates to Indiana’s criminal codes.

Senator Steele talks about overhauling IN’s criminal codes.

Senator Paul discusses how the Senate has changed throughout the years.

Senator Head discusses resolving school transportation issues.

Senator Merritt talks about Indiana's lifeline law.

State Senator Brandt Hershman introduces legislation to reduce taxes on Hoosier employers

State Senator Brandt Hershman introduces legislation to reduce taxes on Hoosier employers

Senate President Pro Tem David Long introduces the Senate Minute.