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Childcare access is not just a family issue, it's a workforce and economic issue.

When parents cannot find dependable childcare, many are forced to miss work, reduce hours or leave jobs altogether. Oftentimes that creates stress for families and makes it harder for employers to hire and retain workers. Indiana's childcare shortage is estimated to cost the state more than $4.2 billion each year.

STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2026) – More than $1.7 million in state funding is headed to LaPorte County ($1 million) and Michigan City ($774,697) for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2026) – More than $429,000 in state funding is headed to Newton County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport).

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – Columbia City is receiving $1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) received appointments to serve on two interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2026) – More than $1.2 million in state funding is headed to Kosciusko County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake).

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2026) – More than $500,000 in state funding is headed to Morgan County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville)

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2026) – More than $2.2 million in state funding is headed to Marshall County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (June 17, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) is highlighting new laws that took effect this July. These new laws will lower taxes for working Hoosiers and establish safeguards for adolescents on social media.

For far too long, Indiana faced one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. Every infant death is a heartbreaking tragedy, and for years those statistics reminded us more needed to be done to better support mothers, babies and families across our state.

That's why the General Assembly made reducing infant mortality a priority by passing House Enrolled Act 1004 in 2015, which established the Safety PIN (Protecting Indiana's Newborns) Grant Program. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, Safety PIN invests in organizations that are making a measurable difference in communities throughout Indiana. We strengthened our commitment in 2023 by increasing funding for this program from $5.5 million in 2022 to $11 million and maintained that increase in the latest biennial state budget.

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $760,000 in state funding is headed to Wabash County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake).

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $396,000 in state funding is headed to Wells County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $396,000 in state funding is headed to Roanoke for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – More than $1.2 million in state funding is headed to Jasper County for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – More than $1.7 million in state funding is headed to White County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer).

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – More than $800,000 in state funding is headed to Warren County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport).

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws that took effect this July. These new laws will help improve childcare access, strengthen protections for Hoosier children, empower foster youth, support Hoosier farmers and small businesses and reduce energy costs.

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws that took effect this July. These new laws will help improve childcare access, cut taxes for working Hoosiers and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – A state grant of $39,834 was recently awarded to The Builder's Room, a local community-led project from Amplify Bloomington and the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, according to State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman).

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently honored Jasper County artist and former historian Judy Kanne with the Circle of Corydon Award.

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – More than $3.1 million in state funding is headed to Northeast Indiana for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

While Indiana gas prices remain under the national average, Hoosiers are still struggling to fill their tanks. Fluctuating costs have led some to use gasoline with a higher percentage of ethanol, which generally costs less per gallon than traditional gas or diesel.  Nearly 98 percent of all gas options at the pump contain a percentage of ethanol including the standard 87 unleaded that most U.S. cars operate on.  

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – Recently, State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake) received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – Starke County will receive $750,189 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

A job is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, purpose and the opportunity to build a better future. That's why one of the most important accomplishments from this past legislative session was strengthening the Healthy Indiana Plan by restoring a simple principle: Public assistance should come with personal responsibility.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, able-bodied adults enrolled in HIP will be required to complete 80 hours each month of work, job training, education or community service in order to remain eligible for coverage, while maintaining sensible exemptions for individuals who are pregnant, medically frail, caring for loved ones, receiving substance abuse treatment or facing other qualifying circumstances.