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Reps. Lehman, Prescott highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Kylie Glatfelter  | Tuesday, June 30, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2026)– Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help improve public safety, strengthen protections for Hoosier children and support farmers and small businesses.

Reps. Goss-Reaves, Karickhoff highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Kylie Glatfelter  | Tuesday, June 30, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help improve public safety, strengthen protections for Hoosier children and support farmers and small businesses.

Reps. Criswell, Patterson highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Tuesday, June 30, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help reduce energy costs, strengthen protections for children and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Rep. VanNatter receives 2026 summer study committee appointments

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Monday, June 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) received appointments to serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor and a member of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight.

COLUMN: Carbaugh: Indiana is making progress on healthcare costs, but more work remains

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Monday, June 29, 2026

For many Hoosiers, healthcare costs continue to strain household budgets and create challenges for employers working to provide affordable care.

St. Joseph County legislators highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, June 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws taking effect. These new laws will protect Hoosier children, strengthen immigration enforcement and support farmers and small businesses.

Northeast Indiana legislators receive 2026 summer study committee appointments

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Monday, June 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) Recently, Northeast Indiana legislators received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

Elkhart County legislators highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kylie Glatfelter  | Monday, June 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will strengthen immigration enforcement, protect Hoosier children and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Reps. Sweet, Snow highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, June 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will cut taxes for working Hoosiers, expand childcare access, strengthen immigration enforcement and support farmers and small businesses.

Reps. Lehman, Sweet highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kylie Glatfelter  | Monday, June 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will support Hoosier farmers and small businesses, protect Hoosier children and improve public safety.

Rep. Lehman highlights new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Friday, June 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) is highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help expand childcare access, strengthen protections for Hoosier children and support farmers and small businesses.

Rep. Karickhoff highlights new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Friday, June 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) is highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will expand childcare access, increase housing affordability and reduce distractions in the classroom.

Rep. Lopez recognizes OneZone Chamber with House District Declaration

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, June 26, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) (left) presents Jack Russell (center), president of the OneZone Chamber, with a House District Declaration for being named Chamber of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA), the highest honor awarded annually to a chamber of commerce in Indiana.

"Congratulations to the OneZone Chamber on earning this well-deserved honor," Lopez said. "A strong business community doesn't happen by accident, and OneZone has consistently demonstrated what it means to advocate for employers and our workforce, foster innovation, connect local leaders and create opportunities that strengthen Hamilton County's economy."

Rep. Jeter receives 2026 summer study committee appointments

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, June 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) received appointments to serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Courts and Criminal Code, the Probate Code Study Committee and Indiana Uniform Law Commission.

Whitley County legislators highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, June 25, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help improve public safety, strengthen protections for Hoosier children and increase childcare access.

Allen County legislators highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, June 25, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help strengthen protections for Hoosier children, expand childcare access and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Warrick County legislators highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Thursday, June 25, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help increase housing affordability and supply, strengthen childcare access and boost public safety.

Rep. Hall highlights new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Thursday, June 25, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) is highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help improve transparency in healthcare pricing and reduce regulations on Indiana's K-12 schools.

State Reps. Heaton, Yocum highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Thursday, June 25, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will improve healthcare price transparency, establish safeguards for adolescents on social media and increase energy affordability for Hoosier ratepayers.

Reps. Manning, VanNatter highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, June 24, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help bolster public safety, provide tax relief for veterans and working Hoosiers, and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Rep. May highlights new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Wednesday, June 24, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) is highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help cut red tape in housing and education, expand childcare access and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Marion County legislators highlight new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall and Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will strengthen social media protections for youth, expand oversight in child fatality cases and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

State Rep. Yocum helps bring Ernie Pyle artifacts home to Dana museum

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Wednesday, June 24, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2026) – Several historical artifacts belonging to renowned war correspondent Ernie Pyle have recently returned to Vermillion County, according to State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton).

COLUMN: How Indiana is stepping up to support parents, daycare providers and Indiana's workforce

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Across the state, access to affordable and reliable childcare remains an issue. Families are struggling to find care at a reasonable cost, and providers are struggling with workforce shortages, administrative burdens and challenges meeting the growing demand.

According to ChildCare Aware of America, center-based childcare in Indiana averages more than $17,000 annually for an infant and more than $16,000 for a toddler. Even lower-cost family childcare options can be upwards of $10,000 per year. For many households, these costs consume a significant portion of household budgets often exceeding the federal standard that considers care affordable when it accounts for no more than 7% of a family's income.

Rep. VanNatter highlights new state laws taking effect

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, June 23, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 23, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) is highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help bolster public safety, provide tax relief for veterans and working Hoosiers, and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

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