STATEHOUSE (May 20, 2026) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently honored long-time Lafayette English teacher Chuck Herber with the Circle of Corydon Award.
STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2026) – The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council recently assigned topics for lawmakers to study during the 2026 legislative interim, including one requested by State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) to examine the development and implementation of a statewide sexual assault response plan.
STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2026) – State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) encourages residents to stay informed and participate in the upcoming public hearing regarding the proposed quarry project in southwest Allen County, scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2026) – State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) welcomed Terre Haute resident Lydia Grant, who attends Clay City Jr./Sr. High School, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) welcomed Emma Doriot of Brownstown, a Seymour High School student, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) welcomed Kaylynn Comar of Rosedale, a Riverton Parke High School student, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2026) – State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) welcomed Cana Guilfoy, who attends Whiteland Community High School, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (May 15, 2026) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) welcomed local students from Putnam and Montgomery counties to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (May 14, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation that establishes new safety guidelines for high-wake recreation on Indiana's public freshwater lakes according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Tony Isa (R-Angola).
PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) (right) joins Michelle Radomsky (left), executive director of St. Mary's Early Childhood Center, for a tour of one of their facilities on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
BACKGROUND: Cash authored House Enrolled Act 1177 during the 2026 legislative session which expands eligibility for the state's employer childcare tax credit to include companies with up to 500 employees. Businesses are eligible for the credit if they offer an employer-run childcare facility for their employees or if they contract with a facility or provider to offer care. Under this law, the credit can be used to help pay for related costs such as operating a childcare facility, employee training and higher wages for staff.
STATEHOUSE (May 14, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) aimed at strengthening child safety and accountability within Indiana’s child welfare system.
STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2026) – The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met yesterday to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2026 legislative interim, said Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).
The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-sponsored by State Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) to help protect Indiana from foreign adversaries seeking to influence, infiltrate or exploit the state’s political, academic and economic institutions.
Indiana is stepping up for Hoosier families who are struggling to find reliable childcare. Expanding access was a legislative priority this session, and lawmakers passed new initiatives to encourage additional childcare options for working Hoosier families and increase support for low-income households.
STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law several pieces of legislation authored and co-authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) to improve health care access, strengthen protections for children and families, and enhance oversight in critical service areas.
STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed several new laws co-authored and sponsored by State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) aimed at strengthening public safety, increasing accountability and protecting Hoosiers across Indiana.
STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) to modernize licensing standards for estheticians and electrologists and strengthen protections for Hoosiers receiving cosmetic services.
STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) to prohibit student use of personal wireless communication devices during school hours.
STATEHOUSE (May 12, 2026) – State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash to Kim Churchward, honoring her 40-plus years of service in Allen County’s criminal justice system and community corrections leadership.
STATEHOUSE (May 8, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law multiple measures authored by State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) aimed at modernizing Indiana’s financial landscape, embracing emerging technology and improving transparency for Hoosiers.
STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2026) – On Sunday, May 3, 2026, State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) delivered the commencement keynote address during the graduation ceremony for Marian University’s School of Medicine and graduate programs. President Daniel Elsener also conferred on Lopez an honorary doctorate of public service on behalf of the university.
STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2026) – State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently joined the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association to honor Huntingburg volunteer firefighter Larry Patberg at the Statehouse for 50 years of service.
Recently, the governor ceremonially signed into law State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) legislation banning cryptocurrency kiosks across the state of Indiana.
STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) to modernize licensing standards for estheticians and electrologists and strengthen protections for Hoosiers receiving cosmetic services.
STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed a new law sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) which bans dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products in Indiana.
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