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Brian Buchanan

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200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467
or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Buchanan@iga.in.gov

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Garrett Unger
Phone: 317-234-9441
Email: Garrett.Unger@iga.in.gov

Media Contact:
Lance Gideon
Phone: 317-234-9221
Email: Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov

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Brian Buchanan

State Senator - District 7


Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2018 - Present

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Commerce and Technology, Chair
Tax and Fiscal Policy
Education and Career Development

Education

Purdue University, B.S. Agricultural Education

Activities

Board Member, AgriInstitute
Member, Indiana FFA Leadership Center Committee
Mentor, Boone County Mentorship Program

Religious Affiliation

Lebanon Christian Church

Personal

Married, Elisha
Children, Chase and Ali

Counties Served

Clinton County and portions of Boone, Hendricks and Montgomery counties

Brian Buchanan

State Senator - District 7

Buchanan: Bill strengthening Indiana's public retirement system signed into law

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that strengthens the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) was signed into law today by the governor. more »

Sen. Buchanan welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »

Statement from State Sen. Brian Buchanan

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session more »

Sens. Buchanan, Deery honor Montgomery County United Marching Band and Guard

A resolution authored by State Sens. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that congratulates the Montgomery County United Marching Band and Guard passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. more »

Buchanan: Indiana ESA program applications now open

The Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) Program application is now open, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

State Sen. Buchanan welcomes local student to Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) welcomed Crawfordsville resident and Southmont Junior High School student Andrew Badertscher to serve as a Senate page at the Statehouse in January. more »

Buchanan: Brownsburg High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Buchanan: Brownsburg High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Christopher Curts is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2024 legislative session, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: Indiana listed among top agriculture states

Indiana again ranks as one of the nation's top agricultural states, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan welcomes Hattie B. Stokes Elementary Students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Hattie B. Stokes Elementary Students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Hattie B. Stokes Elementary Students to the Statehouse more »

Buchanan and Genda welcome Clinton County Learning to Lead students to the Statehouse

Buchanan and Genda welcome Clinton County Learning to Lead students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) meet students from the Purdue Extension of Clinton County Learning to Lead program at the Statehouse Wednesday, Feb. 7. The students stopped in the Senate Chamber to ask Buchanan and Genda questions and learn about the legislative process. more »

Buchanan: Bill to establish health care pilot program unanimously passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would establish a pilot program in Montgomery, Delaware and White counties to require health plans to provide reimbursement for emergency medical services performed under a mobile integrated health care program passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Buchanan: Bill to strengthen public retirement system passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for many public retirees and a 13th check for those who do not receive COLA unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor today. more »

Sen. Buchanan chairs first commerce committee meeting

Sen. Buchanan chairs first commerce committee meeting

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) chaired his first Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology meeting of 2024 today. more »

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2024 State of the State address

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2024 State of the State address more »

Buchanan files bill for 2024 legislative session

Buchanan files bill for 2024 legislative session

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) files a bill to be considered during the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 8. more »

Buchanan: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: State accepting applications for teaching scholarships

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) is now accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which offers future teachers up to $40,000 in financial aid, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: General Assembly kicks off 2024 session

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Buchanan to chair Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as the chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology during the 2024 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Bray names Gaskill, Buchanan senate committee chairs

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the new chairs of the Senate Committees on Elections and Commerce and Technology. more »

Buchanan welcomes Granville Wells Elementary students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Granville Wells Elementary students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Granville Wells Elementary Students to the Statehouse more »

Buchanan welcomes Thorntown Elementary Students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Thorntown Elementary Students to the Statehouse more »

Buchanan: Communities in Senate District 7 receive nearly $2.3 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 7 will receive nearly $2.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: Pension management oversight committee holds final meeting of 2023

The Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight approved a report during the committee's final meeting of 2023 Tuesday, Oct. 24, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon), chair of the committee. more »

Buchanan: Pension management oversight committee to hold first meeting of 2023

The Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight will hold its first meeting of 2023 in the Senate Chamber at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon), chair of the committee. more »

Sen. Buchanan: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: Indiana Education Scholarship Account application deadline approaching

Buchanan: Indiana Education Scholarship Account application deadline approaching

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) discussed Indiana's Education Scholarship Accounts (ESA) with officials from the Indiana State Treasurer's office and participating families during a virtual presentation today. more »

State Sen. Brian Buchanan to chair pension management oversight study committee

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary students to the Statehouse

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary students to the Statehouse more »

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Lebanon Central Elementary students to the statehouse

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Lebanon Central Elementary students to the statehouse

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Lebanon Central Elementary students to the statehouse more »

Buchanan: Bill to modify definition of a homestead goes to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would modify the definition of a homestead for the purposes of the homestead standard property tax deduction passed the General Assembly Thursday. more »

Sen. Brian Buchanan welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April. more »

Buchanan: Bill increasing teaching scholarship passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that aims to address the teacher shortage in Indiana passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Buchanan: Bill to increase funding for certified technology parks heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would increase the amount of incremental sales and income tax dollars a certified technology park can capture passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Sen. Buchanan welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »

Buchanan: Bill to modify definition of homestead passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would modify the definition of a homestead for the purposes of the homestead standard tax deduction passed the Senate Tuesday by a vote of 41-8. more »

Buchanan: Bill to provide state tax credit for public school foundation contributions passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would provide a state tax credit for donations made to public school foundations in 2024 and 2025 passed the Senate today by a bipartisan vote. more »

Sen. Buchanan welcomes local student to Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

Frankfort High School student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Frankfort High School student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Gildardo Valdovinoz is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebannon). more »

Rossville High School student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Rossville High School student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Caleb Pearson is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebannon). more »

Buchanan: Parents should have choice in educational options

Regardless of an individual’s career ambitions or desires, education is a necessary pillar for success. more »

Buchanan welcomes local students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes local students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes local students to the Statehouse more »

Buchanan: Bill to increase funding for certified technology parks passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would increase the amount of incremental sales and income tax dollars a Certified Technology Park can capture passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday, Jan. 31. more »

Statement from State Sen. Brian Buchanan

Statement from State Sen. Brian Buchanan more »

Buchanan receives Senate committee assignments

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on three committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Buchanan: Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: General Assembly kicks off 2023 session

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) today gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Indiana Senate Republicans urge IU to rescind mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy

Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus today sent a letter to Indiana University President Michael McRobbie urging the University to reconsider and rescind the policy mandating all students and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine. more »

Buchanan: Bill to expand rural internet access passes House 4.14.2021

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would expand rural internet access today passed the Indiana House of Representatives with bipartisan support Tuesday, April 13. more »

Buchanan: Bill allowing schools to purchase produce from youth agricultural programs passes Senate 4.12.2021

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would allow schools to purchase food produced by youth agricultural education programs unanimously passed the Indiana Senate last week. more »

Buchanan: Bill to extend in-state tuition rates to veterans passes House committee 3.17.2021

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would extend in-state tuition rates to veterans who live in states bordering Indiana unanimously passed the House Committee on Education Wednesday, March 17. more »

Buchanan: Bill to fully fund virtual students in public schools sent to governor's desk 3.16.2021

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would fully fund students attending school virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic was concurred on by the Indiana Senate today by a vote of 44-4. more »

Statement on HB 1005 from State Sen. Brian Buchanan 3.3.2021

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement today regarding House Bill 1005: more »

Buchanan receives Senate committee assignments 12/16/20

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on four committees during the 122nd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Buchanan: Communities in Senate District 7 receive more than $7 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) — Communities in Senate District 7 will receive more than $7 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Buchanan: Small business assistance in response to COVID-19

Gov. Holcomb recently announced that Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Local legislators honor Western Boone Jr.-Sr. High School football team with resolution

Local legislators honor Western Boone Jr.-Sr. High School football team with resolution

State Sens. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville) and Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon), and State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville), Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) honored the Western Boone football team today with Senate Concurrent Resolution 10. more »

Buchanan Honors Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan

Buchanan Honors Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) paid tribute to Indiana State Police Trooper, Peter “Bo” Stephan, at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 21, with Senate Concurrent Resolution 6. more »

Buchanan: Bill to help local governments assess large commercial properties passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would give local municipalities an additional resource to assess large commercial properties recently passed the Senate by a vote of 42 to 7. more »

Bill to add superior court in Tippecanoe County passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sens. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) and Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would add a seventh superior court in Tippecanoe County recently passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 48 to 1. more »

Brian Buchanan

State Senator - District 7

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