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STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Hamilton County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Howard County schools recently received more than $383,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Carroll and Tipton County schools recently received more than $186,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Cass County schools recently received more than $150,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Putnam County schools recently received more than $253,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Henry County legislators are encouraging residents impacted by the August severe weather and flooding to take advantage of an upcoming one-stop shop connecting residents with state and federal recovery resources.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) is encouraging Fayette and Franklin County residents impacted by the August severe weather and flooding to take advantage of upcoming one-stop shops offering assistance with storm recovery.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) – Lawrence County schools recently received more than $201,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).

State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2026) – Brown County School Corp. recently received $64,593 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman).

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) (center) discusses the impact of the recent historic flooding in Central Indiana. Lopez joined State Treasurer Daniel Elliott (second from right), Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Jonathan Whitham (far left), Gary Mayor Eddie Melton (second from left) and Connersville Mayor Chad Frank (far right) to announce the launch of Indiana's Recovery Advance Program for Infrastructure Damage (RAPID) program to help communities recover after disasters.

“Last month’s historic floods devastated families and communities across our state, and I'm grateful for the all-hands-on-deck approach our state is taking to help those affected,” Lopez said. “Recovery will be a long process, but efforts like RAPID will make it easier, faster and less expensive for communities to begin rebuilding their critical infrastructure.”

BACKGROUND: The Indiana Bond Bank announced the launch of the Recovery Advance Program for Infrastructure Damage (RAPID), a new initiative designed to help communities address infrastructure damaged after natural disasters. The program was created in direct response to the severe storms and floods impacting the state last month, and it intended to stay in place for future disaster and emergency events.

To learn more about the program, how units of government can apply and what it pays for, visit inbondbank.com.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2026) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Note to the Press – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) issued this statement following the announcement that the Department of War will install the U.S. Navy's first nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana. Smaltz highlighted the state's growing prominence in national defense, from investments at Crane to golden dome manufacturing in Fort Wayne and the annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2026) – "This is a major investment in Naval Weapons Station Crane and a clear signal that the United States is committed to Crane's long-term role as one of our nation's premier defense installations. Bringing reliable, next-generation nuclear power will strengthen the installation's ability to carry out critical national security missions while positioning it for the infrastructure and modernization investments needed for the future."

"This announcement further reflects the incredible momentum building across Indiana's defense industry. From the annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit to L3Harris Technologies' work supporting the Golden Dome and the expansion of its Fort Wayne operations, Hoosiers are increasingly at the center of America's effort to rebuild and modernize our defense industrial base. Indiana is proving the heartland can and should lead the way in keeping America strong, secure and ready for tomorrow." – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn)

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2026) – Lake County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Marion County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 9, 2026) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 9, 2026) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2026) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2026) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2026) – State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2026) – Starke County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2026) – State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2026) – White County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2026) – Jasper County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.