Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today upon final passage of Senate Enrolled Act 27 establishing the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2026) – "Indiana is ready to seize this transformational opportunity for Northwest Indiana that will deliver lasting benefits to the entire state. A project like this brings jobs, new businesses, increased tourism, and long-term economic and population growth. We're excited to bring this project one step closer to fruition and firmly position Indiana as a premier destination for world-class sports and entertainment. I thank the ownership and leadership of the Chicago Bears and look forward to building on our partnership."
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2026) – State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) recently recognized the Great American Prayer Revival 2026 for their efforts to promote prayer, faith and community across the United States.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2026) – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) recently co-authored legislation to create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority and a financing framework for a proposed stadium aimed at bringing the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana while driving regional growth and protecting Hoosier taxpayers.
CAPTION: State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) (right) presents Johnson County resident Dr. Melinda Maynard (left) with her Hardworking Hoosier Award. Maynard owns and has operated a low-cost veterinary clinic for over 20 years in Greenwood. She has humbly dedicated herself to helping people and their pets and making vaccines and wellness visits affordable.
Award Background: Do you know someone who gives back to our community? Or someone who works hard to make Johnson County a better place? Now's your chance to recognize their contributions. State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) is dedicated to recognizing hardworking Hoosiers in House District 58, from teachers and instructional aides to doctors and CNAs, librarians to mechanics, and grocery store employees to skilled laborers.
Want to nominate someone for the Hardworking Hoosier Award? Nominees must be residents of House District 58. Recipients will be given an award certificate during a special presentation and spotlighted in Davis' email updates to constituents across the district. Click here or visit in.gov/h58 for the nomination form.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently spoke at the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter’s 27th Annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day at the Statehouse. She highlighted the essential role social workers play in strengthening families and communities across the state. As a professor of social work and MSW generalist field subject matter expert at Indiana Wesleyan University, she thanked social workers for their advocacy, compassion, and dedication to serving Hoosiers.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Indiana Senate approved legislation authored by State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) aimed at addressing housing costs, strengthening public safety, increasing child care access, improving accountability for government and preventing fraud.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) to ensure Hoosier parents can allow their children to engage in age-appropriate independent activities without fear of prosecution has now passed the Indiana Senate and is on its way to the governor for consideration as a new law.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Breman) recently co-signed a letter calling on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to review Northern Indiana Public Service Company's increasing residential utility rates.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) sponsored a resolution honoring the lives of Delphi teens Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German.
CAPTION: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) (third from left) joins Greencastle Mayor Lynda Dunbar (fourth from left) and members of the Mayor's Youth Council on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Baird discussed his role as a State Representative and explained the similarities between state government and what they do at the local level of government. Click here to learn more about the Mayor's Youth Council.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced plans to investigate energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville).
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced plans to investigate energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Randy Novak (D-Michigan City).
CAPTION: State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) (right) presents Johnson County resident David Edens (center) with her Hardworking Hoosier Award. Edens has served as the athletic director at Whiteland Community High School for six years and was the athletic director at the middle school before that. He spends countless hours before, during and after school hours ensuring student athletes at every athletic competition are ready to go and have the resources they need to succeed.
Award Background: Do you know someone who gives back to our community? Or someone who works hard to make Johnson County a better place? Now's your chance to recognize their contributions. State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) is dedicated to recognizing hardworking Hoosiers in House District 58, from teachers and instructional aides to doctors and CNAs, librarians to mechanics, and grocery store employees to skilled laborers.
Want to nominate someone for the Hardworking Hoosier Award? Nominees must be residents of House District 58. Recipients will be given an award certificate during a special presentation and spotlighted in Davis' email updates to constituents across the district. Click here or visit in.gov/h58 for the nomination form.
CAPTION: State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) (center) joins the Whiteland Community High School Girls Wrestling Team in the House Chamber on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. The team won the 2026 state championship for girls wrestling earlier this year, the first state title for the school. Davis honored the team with House Resolution 35, which was adopted by the Indiana House of Representatives.
PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) (center) meets with Lawrence County 4-H members on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. The students were there as part of 4-H Day at the Statehouse.
State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) bill to prohibit cryptocurrency kiosks in Indiana is going to the governor for consideration as a new law.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2026) – This session, State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) co-authored a resolution recognizing the longstanding partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Indiana.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2026) – The Indiana Senate supported legislation authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) updating dental licensing requirements and strengthening respiratory care standards.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2026) – State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler's (R-Noblesville) legislation promoting utility affordability and transparency is going to the governor for consideration as a new law.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2026) – Two bills carried by State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) that would empower foster youth and crack down on hate littering recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives.
A resolution co-authored by State Reps. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) and Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security recently passed the House Ways and Means Committee. It also urges Congress to commit to establishing an effective regular order for budgeting.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) is calling on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to review Northern Indiana Public Service Company's increasing residential utility rates.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2026) – A resolution co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security recently passed the House Ways and Means Committee. It also urges Congress to commit to establishing an effective regular order for budgeting.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2026) – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) recently supported an effort to strengthen property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans, specifically those who have sustained total disabilities in service to the nation.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2026) – A resolution co-authored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security recently passed the House Ways and Means Committee. It also urges Congress to commit to establishing an effective regular order for budgeting.
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