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Rep. Goss-Reaves: Bill to expand child care assistance for foster families heads to governor

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Tuesday, March 25, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2025) – Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) to expand eligibility for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program, offering additional support for foster families was recently approved by the Senate.

Rep. Goss-Reaves: Resolution advances to recognize March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Monday, March 24, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly recently supported State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves' (R-Marion) resolution recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day.

Rep. Barrett sponsors bill to address nursing shortage

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Friday, March 21, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2025) – State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) sponsored a Senate bill aimed at ensuring Indiana's nursing workforce continues to meet the growing health care needs of Hoosiers.

Lindauer to serve on the White River State Park Development Commission

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Friday, March 21, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2025) – House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) recently appointed State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) to serve on the White River State Park Development Commission.

Boone, Montgomery County farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Friday, March 21, 2025

Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

Dubois County farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter, Lance Gideon  | Friday, March 21, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2025) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter, Paige Gehlhausen  | Friday, March 21, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2025) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

Rep. King helps dedicate Goshen's first Safe Haven Baby Box

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Wednesday, March 19, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2025) – Recently, State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) helped dedicate and bless a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Goshen Fire Department's Central Station.

Rep. Baird supports resolution to honor former Putnam County sheriff, veteran

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Monday, March 17, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2025) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently supported a resolution urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek on U.S. Highway 231 after former sheriff, Capt. James Baugh of Putnam County, who tragically died in the line of duty.

COLUMN: 2025 legislative session updates

Monday, March 17, 2025

The Indiana General Assembly is in the second half of this year's legislative session. This means the House of Representatives will now review and consider bills that have passed the Senate, while the Senate will do the same for House legislation.

State Rep. Beau Baird named new chair of Indiana State Fair Commission Advisory Committee

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, March 14, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2025) – House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) recently appointed State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) as chair of the Indiana State Fair Commission Advisory Committee.

Rep. Haggard sponsors resolution to honor former sheriff, veteran

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, March 13, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2025) – The Indiana House Representatives recently supported a resolution sponsored by State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek on U.S. Highway 231 after former sheriff, Capt. James Baugh of Putnam County, who tragically died in the line of duty.

Smaltz authors legislation to strengthen protections against sex offenders, improve community safety

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, March 13, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2025) State Rep. Ben Smaltz's (R-Auburn) bipartisan bill strengthening protections against registered sex offenders and bolstering community safety recently passed the full House and is now with the Senate for further consideration.

Senate approves Rep. Lawson's bill aimed at increasing flexibility for local public works projects

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, March 12, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2025) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) to increase the flexibility of local governments in managing public works projects, including roads, bridges, airport and construction projects, was approved by the Senate on Tuesday.

Elkhart County lawmakers: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kylie Glatfelter  | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Elkhart County legislators.

Washington County lawmakers: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Charles Melton  | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $2.2 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Washington County legislators.

Reps. Engleman, Payne: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Charles Melton  | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

Rep. Davis: Duke Homes recognized by Indiana Chamber as a 2025 Small Business of the Year

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) – Duke Homes of Bargersville was recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) as one of two, 2025 Small Business of the Year winners.

Rep. Yocum: New road funding heads to Vermillion and Parke counties

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $3.9 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton).

St. Joseph County lawmakers: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $5.5 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to St. Joseph County legislators.

Reps. Jordan, Teshka: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

Rep. King presents Vince Turner with a Heart of a Hoosier for his induction into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) recently presented Vince Turner of Goshen with her Heart of a Hoosier Award for his induction into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame this year.

Rep. Jordan: New road funding heads to Fulton County

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $1.6 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).

Reps. Culp, Jordan: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kendall Macri  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $1.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).

Genda: Committee advances resolution to honor fallen Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob M. Pickett

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, March 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – A Senate Concurrent Resolution sponsored by State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) to rename a portion of I-65 in Boone County after fallen Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob M. Pickett unanimously passed the House Roads and Transportation Committee on Monday.

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