Note to the Press – Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the below statement following the announcement that Sen. Chris Garten has earned the support of Indiana Senate Republicans to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore during the 2027 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2026) – "Congratulations to Sen. Garten on earning the support of his caucus to lead the Senate. I look forward to working with him to continue strengthening Indiana, growing our economy and creating more opportunities for Hoosiers across our state."
Note to the Press: State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) sent the following letter to the commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. In 2022, Davis authored a law protecting fair competition in girls' sports by prohibiting biological males from competing on female teams at the K-12 level. In 2025, she championed another law extending these protections to the collegiate level. For her legislative efforts on the issue, Davis was invited to the White House in 2025 for the signing of an executive order titled "No Men in Women's Sports."
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2026) – Recently, the city of Attica was awarded $1.7 million from the Indiana Finance Authority in the latest round of funding to expand housing throughout the state, according to State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2026) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) 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.
State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Note to the Press – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) issued this statement following the announcement that Vulcraft, a division of Nucor Corporation, will invest more than $59 million to expand its manufacturing operations in St. Joe, supporting additional high-wage jobs. Vulcraft, which employs more than 300 Hoosiers in northeast Indiana, plans to break ground on the new facility in the fourth quarter of this year. Once complete, the expansion will create up to 20 new jobs with average wages more than 150% of the DeKalb County average.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2026) – "I've lived in Northeast Indiana for most of my life, and I've had the privilege of seeing generations of families build their lives and careers with Nucor. They have been an excellent community partner for decades, providing Hoosiers with good-paying jobs, great benefits and opportunities to live the American Dream. Nucor selected DeKalb County as the right place to expand its manufacturing operation over other potential locations.
"This significant investment is a testament to Nucor and Vulcraft's continued commitment to St. Joe and Northeast Indiana. An investment of more than $59 million, along with the creation of new high-paying jobs, will strengthen our local economy and create even more opportunities for hardworking Hoosiers. I'm proud to see a company with deep roots in our community continuing to grow and invest right here in Northeast Indiana." – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn)
Marion 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. 13, 2026) – State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) recently hosted Gov. Mike Braun, First Lady Maureen Braun and others at WonderTree Farm in Zionsville to celebrate a new law he authored last session supporting Hoosier farmers and small businesses.
Medicaid is an important commitment our state makes to Hoosiers. It provides healthcare for children, seniors in long-term care, people with disabilities and Hoosiers facing hard financial circumstances. For many, it's a lifeline that offers stability when life throws curveballs.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2026) – Recently, Allen County was awarded $9.9 million from the Indiana Finance Authority in the latest round of funding to expand housing throughout the state, according to local legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2026) – Recently, the city of Elkhart was awarded $10 million from the Indiana Finance Authority in the latest round of funding to expand housing throughout the state, according to local legislators.
Note to the Press – Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement in response to the fifth consecutive year of third grade literacy gains on the 2025-2026 IREAD assessment, which shows nearly 89% of students now reading by the end of third grade.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2026) – "Indiana students continue to make strong academic gains, including five straight years of reading improvement. These encouraging results show that our focus on high academic standards, targeted support and increased opportunities for students is working. Thank you to our passionate and dedicated educators and families who work every day to help Hoosier students succeed."
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2026) – Johnson County legislators are highlighting local arts and culture projects that received funding through the READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grant program. The investment will help strengthen quality of place, support local economic development and enhance community amenities throughout the region.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2026) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) is highlighting legislation enacted during the 2026 legislative session that expands property tax relief for eligible disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and other qualifying Hoosier homeowners.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2026) – Hendricks County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – Monroe County legislators are highlighting local arts and culture projects that received funding through the READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grant program. The investment will help strengthen quality of place, support local economic development and enhance community amenities throughout the region.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – Posey County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville).
Bartholomew County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
Julia Newman of North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – St. Joseph County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – Elkhart County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – Monroe County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
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.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – "I support the Governor's action today to provide continued relief for Hoosiers at the pump. All taxes paid at the pump are used to maintain and improve Indiana's roads, and we intend to make local communities and INDOT whole for any road funding losses. As we prepare for the next state budget, our intent is to work with the Governor and our colleagues in the Senate to identify existing resources and continue making the infrastructure investments that support Hoosiers, businesses and our growing economy."
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 4, 2026) – Carly Jones of Winamac Community High School is among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).
Over the past few years, Hoosier homeowners have felt the pressure of rising property tax bills. As home values and local levies have climbed, household budgets have tightened, especially for families and seniors living on fixed incomes.
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