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Northeast Indiana lawmakers: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Matt Stachler, Amanda Schreiber and Kendall Macri  | Tuesday, October 6, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 6, 2026) – Northeast Indiana schools recently received more than $951,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

Rep. Yocum highlights local historical preservation efforts during Indiana Archaeology Month

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Tuesday, October 6, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 6, 2026) – With the conclusion of September, designated as Indiana Archaeology Month, State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) is highlighting local efforts to preserve the places, people and stories that shaped the Wabash Valley. Gov. Mike Braun designated September 2026 as Indiana's 31st Archaeology Month, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary.

Reps. Heaton, Yocum: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Monday, October 5, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2026) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's announcement this week suspending special fuel restrictions for off road diesel after they joined fellow lawmakers urging the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Boone County lawmakers: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Matt Stachler and Wade Coggeshall  | Monday, October 5, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2026) – Boone County legislators welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's recent announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off-road diesel after they and other lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Rep. Culp recognizes longtime DeMotte pastor Tim Hester

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, October 5, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) (right) presents a Distinguished Hoosier Award recognizing longtime pastor Tim Hester (left) on his retirement from Grace Church in DeMotte on Sept. 27, 2026. Culp said Hester has been a fixture in the local faith community for years, eventually founding Grace Church in 1992. After 50 years of pastoring, Hester will retire this year.

Reps. Aylesworth, Culp: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, October 5, 2026

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Reps. Aylesworth, Culp: Governor answers
lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2026) – State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's recent announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off-road diesel after he and fellow lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Rep. King: Bethany Christian Schools honored as Blue Ribbon School

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, October 5, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2026) – Bethany Christian Schools was among 16 schools recently honored as Blue Ribbon Schools at the 2026 Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala in Indianapolis, according to State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury).

Rep. May honors longtime 4-H leaders with Distinguished Hoosier Awards

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Monday, October 5, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2026) – State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) recently presented Delores Jones and Jerri Todd of Norman with a Distinguished Hoosier Award.

Rep. Lehman: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Friday, October 2, 2026

State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's recent announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off-road diesel after he and fellow lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Rep. Goss-Reaves clarifies property tax relief changes for Indiana veterans

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Friday, October 2, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 2, 2026) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) is providing clarification on Indiana’s property tax relief for veterans to help eligible Hoosiers better understand how the new benefits work and what they mean for their property tax bills.

Hendricks County legislators: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall, Maxx Johnson and Matt Stachler  | Friday, October 2, 2026

Hendricks County legislators welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's recent announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off-road diesel after they and other lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Rep. Smaltz: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, October 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's recent announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off road diesel after he and fellow lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Montgomery County lawmakers: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Maxx Johnson, Wade Coggeshall and Kendall Macri  | Thursday, October 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) – Montgomery County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Rep. Ireland: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Thursday, October 1, 2026

State Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's recent announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off-road diesel after he and fellow lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Rep. King attends, moderates property tax event

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Thursday, October 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) was the moderator for a community property tax discussion at the Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavillion in Warsaw.

Rep. Baird: Governor's suspension of fuel restrictions on diesel helps Hoosier farmers

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Thursday, October 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is commending Gov. Mike Braun's announcement this week suspending special fuel restrictions for off-road diesel after he urged the governor to examine suspending dyed diesel restrictions for Hoosier farmers hauling crops during harvest season.

Rep. May: State awards Mitchell Community Schools with improvement grant

Thursday, October 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) – State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) today announced Mitchell Community Schools will receive $4.5 million as part of Indiana's Next Generation School Improvement Grant program.

Goss-Reaves, Karickhoff: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2026) – State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Rep. Soliday issues statement on Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications final report

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Note to the Press – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, issued the following statement following the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunication meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

Rep. Pressel issues statement following committee hearing on utilities' storm response

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Note to the Press – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), member of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, issued the below statement after Tuesday's interim study committee hearing on utility preparedness and response following the August storms impacting Northwest Indiana.

Speaker Huston issues statement on continued gas tax suspension, diesel relief for farmers

Posted by: Molly Gillaspie  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today following the Governor's executive order temporarily suspending the gasoline usage and excise taxes through Nov. 4 alongside new tax relief on diesel fuel for Hoosier farmers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2026) – "I appreciate the Governor's continued efforts to keep gas prices affordable for Hoosiers. Indiana's strong financial position gives us the flexibility to provide meaningful tax relief and help keep costs down for working families. We've also been concerned about the impact of rising diesel prices on Indiana farmers, and I'm glad we're working with the administration to provide additional relief during the critical harvest season."

Speaker Huston issues statement on continued gas tax suspension, diesel relief for farmers

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today following the Governor's executive order temporarily suspending the gasoline usage and excise taxes through Nov. 4 alongside new tax relief on diesel fuel for Hoosier farmers.

Rep. Zimmerman: Governor answers lawmakers' call to provide diesel fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) welcomed Gov. Mike Braun's announcement today suspending special fuel restrictions for off road diesel after he and fellow lawmakers urged the governor to provide relief for Hoosier farmers during harvest season.

Rep. Pressel issues statement following governor's announcement to provide diesel tax relief to farmers

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Note to the Press – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), author of the letter calling for diesel tax relief for farmers, issued the below statement following the governor's announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off road diesel for Indiana's farmers.

Rep. Baird urges President Trump to explore harvest fuel relief for farmers

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Note to the Press: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) sent the following letter to President Donald Trump on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

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