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State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), chair of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Attorney General's announcement that Indiana and other states reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to pay the state up to $419 million and implement safety reforms for children on Facebook and Instagram.

Note to Press – State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville), a member of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Attorney General's announcement that Indiana and other states reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to pay the state up to $419 million and implement safety reforms for children on Facebook and Instagram. Cash co-authored a new law during the 2026 legislative session that creates a framework to protect minors on social media, including parental consent for children under age 16 to open accounts and restrictions on harmful features.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – "Every Hoosier child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a healthy environment. For too long, these online platforms have negatively impacted the well-being, mental health and everyday lives of our youth with no accountability. I'm pleased to see this settlement provide needed protections for young users and expanded tools for parents, building on Indiana's work this year to better protect minors on social media."

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) is now accepting nominees for his newly established House District 78 Heart of a Hoosier Award.

A state grant was recently awarded to the Indianapolis office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses access financing, according to State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2026) – The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services recently met to hear from law enforcement, nurses, advocacy groups and survivors on the development and implementation of a statewide sexual assault response plan, according to State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – Local lawmakers are encouraging Lake County residents affected by catastrophic storm damage in northwestern Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – Hamilton 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 (Aug. 21, 2026) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) 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 (Aug. 21, 2026) – State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) is applauding today's announcement that INDYCAR will introduce an updated 100% Renewable Race Fuel formulation supplied by Shell that includes ethanol feedstock sourced from the U.S. beginning with the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2026) – Local lawmakers are encouraging Henry County residents affected by historic flooding in central Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2026) – Local lawmakers are encouraging Madison County residents affected by historic flooding and storms in central Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources. 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2026) – Ancon Construction and Nuway Construction recently received the Governor's Half Century Business Award recognizing their longstanding service in Elkhart County, according to State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2026) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) is encouraging residents in Fayette and Franklin counties affected by historic flooding in central Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2026) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently joined local leaders in Carroll County to break ground on Carriage Estates, a nearly $29 million investment in Flora supported by a $2.5 million READI 2.0 allocation.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2026) – Local lawmakers are encouraging Porter County residents affected by catastrophic storm damage in northwestern Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources.

Note to the Press – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, issued the following statement today following the Governor's executive order declaring a statewide emergency due to flooding, severe weather and tornadic activity and the announcement of additional state resources available to support storm victims.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2026) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2026) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) 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 (Aug. 18, 2026) – State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) is encouraging Carmel and Westfield residents and those affected by historic flooding in central Indiana to call assistance hub, apply for local, state and federal emergency resources.

Hendricks 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 (Aug. 18, 2026) – Local lawmakers are encouraging Hamilton County residents affected by historic flooding in central Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources or utilizing the Hamilton County assistance hub for local support.