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STATEHOUSE (March 30, 2021) – Tim O'Brien of Evansville took the oath of office Tuesday to serve as state representative for House District 78.

Crowded jails continue to impact local budgets across the state and divert money away from other investments like infrastructure and education. Jail overcrowding also affects our entire criminal justice system, from prosecutors and courts to judges and law enforcement. According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute's latest data, 77% of Indiana's jails are overcrowded or at capacity. This session, I am authoring legislation to continue building on our efforts combating jail overcrowding.

STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2021) — Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Reps. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) and Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2021) — Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem).

STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2021) — Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) urges Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) urge Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.

Hoosiers facing a mental health issue can often feel as though they are trapped and unsure where to go to receive treatment. Conditions such as depression or anxiety can have crippling effects on Hoosiers and prevent them from carrying out their daily responsibilities. In the past year, more than 15% of adolescents and 8% of adults in Indiana reported having a depressive episode. We know depression and anxiety impacts individuals' overall wellbeing, and if left untreated could lead to suicide or other disorders. To help Hoosiers access care quicker, a bill I am sponsoring this session could help break down barriers and make seeking treatment for mental health conditions more accessible.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – State Rep. Tony Cook's (R-Cicero) bill to improve civic engagement among young Hoosiers is on its way to the governor's desk, where it could soon be signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) — Legislation to improve civic engagement among young Hoosiers is on its way to the governor's desk, where it could soon be signed into law, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

Our servicemen and women make tremendous sacrifices for our country. When they leave the military, many need additional support to adjust to civilian life and find employment. To help these Hoosiers, I am working on legislation to meet their needs.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh).

Veterans made extraordinary sacrifices for our country. Those who earn a Purple Heart receive our military's highest award and deserve recognition. This session, I supported legislation to help Indiana's surviving spouses of these honorable, decorated veterans. The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members wounded or killed as a result of enemy

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2021) — As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, State Reps. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) and Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) are urging Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.

The Indiana General Assembly voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Peggy Mayfield's (R-Martinsville) legislation that would strengthen guidelines to establish, expand or dissolve fire protection territories. The bill cleared both chambers without any opposition.

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2021) – State Rep. Ryan Lauer's (R-Columbus) legislation expanding Indiana's Safe Haven Law to save more newborns is on its way to the governor's desk.

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Reps. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – Hoosiers working to pay down their student loans can receive free financial help to tackle their debt, according to State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – "With effective vaccines that will soon be eligible to all Hoosiers and the number of infections and deaths dropping daily, Indiana is now closer than ever to getting back on track. Ending the statewide mask mandate and lifting other restrictions on our hardworking businesses in early April is a welcomed decision, and it's time for us to responsibly move forward so we can fully recover from the impacts of the pandemic."

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) laying the groundwork for municipalities to partner with companies to utilize personal delivery robots in Hoosier communities could soon be law.

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – "Governor Holcomb has done a great job leading Indiana through this pandemic with thoughtful and methodical action. He laid out a clear road map Tuesday that shows our way out of this public health crisis that gives power back to local governments, so they can determine the best way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 based on their data. This plan strikes a proper balance by lifting certain restrictions in the coming weeks, while continuing the state's public health emergency to ensure Indiana can continue to have access to federal dollars, which will be instrumental in helping some of our hardest hit Hoosiers," Karickhoff said.

 "Like many in our community, I am happy that an end to the statewide mask mandate and capacity restrictions will come in the next few weeks. We are now more than a year into this public health crisis, and our COVID-19 metrics continue to move in an encouraging direction. With this progress and more vaccines heading to our state, locals are well prepared to mitigate the effects of the virus based on their own unique data," VanNatter said.

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) improving sexual assault investigations across the state can now be considered by the governor for a new law.