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Rep. Shonkwiler recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Friday, January 30, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) (center) joins Noblesville Police Chief Brad Arnold (left) and Noblesville Police Deputy Chief Collin Whitesell (right) on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in the Statehouse after receiving the Legislator of the Year Award from the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police.

Rep. Shonkwiler's legislation prioritizing Hoosier ratepayers heads to Senate

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, January 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) – The House passed State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler's (R-Noblesville) legislation to prioritize Hoosier ratepayers and promote transparent, cost-effective practices among utilities.

Road renaming resolution co-authored by Criswell to honor Bobby Knight passes House

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, January 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) – State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) co-authored a resolution to honor legendary Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bobby Knight by renaming a stretch of State Road 45 near Assembly Hall on IU’s Bloomington campus. The resolution recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Rep. Yocum's legislation to allow public input for county commissioner districts passes House

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, January 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Yocum's (R-Clinton) legislation to allow for public input and transparency when it comes to county commissioner districts recently passed the House.

House approves Lawson's co-authored bills supporting public safety and veterans

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, January 29, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently approved several pieces of legislation co-authored by State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) to support our military members and first responders and improve local election efficiency.

Rep. Miller: House Republican priority bill to increase housing affordability heads to the Senate

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Wednesday, January 28, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2026) – State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) recently authored a House Republican priority bill to increase housing affordability across the state.

Rep. Shonkwiler's legislation to improve local government efficiency moves to House floor

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2026) – State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) authored legislation to modernize local government by reorganizing certain townships to improve efficiency and streamline layers of government while protecting essential services.

Rep. Davis statement on HB 1086 passing House Education Committee

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Note to the Press – State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland), vice chair of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement after today's House Education Committee where HB 1086 was passed 8-3.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2026) – "The Ten Commandments remain foundational to the principles that our state and nation were built on. Allowing schools to recognize them as a protected document honors our history and reinforces the values Hoosiers still believe in today. The amended version of this bill simply treats the Ten Commandments like other protected, historical documents, allowing them to be displayed similar to the Indiana Constitution and Declaration of Independence." – State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland)

Rep. O'Brien bill strengthening transparency in real estate market passes House

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Monday, January 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2026) – State Rep. Tim O'Brien's (R-Evansville) legislation requiring real estate brokerages to disclose compensation resulting from client referral agreements recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives.

Legislation authored by Rep. Rowray to strengthen child safety through improved background screenings heads to the Senate

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Friday, January 23, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously voted to approve legislation authored by State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) aimed at strengthening child safety and accountability within Indiana's child welfare system.

Rep. McGuire bill to make school meals healthier, more transparent passes House

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Friday, January 23, 2026

State Rep. Julie McGuire's (R-Indianapolis) legislation to reduce children's exposure to harmful chemicals in school meals and increase transparency of ingredients in their menus passed the Indiana House of Representatives.

Rep. McNamara's bill strengthening CSAM penalties to protect Hoosier kids moves to Senate

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Friday, January 23, 2026

State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) bill to bolster punishments for those who make or distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM) passed out of the House.

Rep. Baird authors legislation to add protections for Indiana racetracks

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, January 22, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently authored legislation to add protections for Indiana racetracks when it comes to nuisance actions or noise complaints.

House legislators partner with Indiana Diaper Bank for 2026 philanthropy

Posted by: Molly GIllaspie  | Thursday, January 22, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026)Indiana House lawmakers are partnering with the Indiana Diaper Bank for this year's 2026 philanthropy to collect diapers and diapering supplies for Hoosier families in need.

Rep. Commons' legislation protecting work-based learning heads to House floor

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, January 22, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) – The House Insurance Committee passed State Rep. Matt Commons' (R-Williamsport) legislation clarifying responsibilities in work-based learning opportunities and extending protections for participating students. 

House passes Teshka's "let kids be kids" bill to clearly define independent activity for Hoosier children

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Thursday, January 22, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) – Recently, the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously advanced State Rep. Jake Teshka's (R-North Liberty) legislation aimed at ensuring Hoosier parents can let their children play unsupervised without fear of prosecution.

House approves legislation authored by Rep. Lawson to address housing costs, child care access, strengthen public safety and enhance local government

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, January 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2026) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted to approve three pieces of legislation authored by State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) in the 2026 legislative session.

Rep. O'Brien bill to protect victims of violent crime passes committee, gains community support

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Wednesday, January 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2026) — A bill authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) to increase notification requirements for crime victims prior to the release of a violent felon passed through the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee today.

Rep. Ledbetter introduces bill allowing limited advertising on school buses

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Tuesday, January 20, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2026) — State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently authored legislation that would allow school corporations to display commercial advertising on school buses, providing districts an optional tool to support school operations.

Reps. Aylesworth, Commons join Deputy Schrieber and Sheriff Cothran in honoring fallen Newton County Sheriff Cpl. Brandon Schreiber

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Tuesday, January 20, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) (far right) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) (far left) join Katie Schreiber (second from left), widow of Cpl. Brandon Schrieber and deputy in the Newtown County Sheriff's Office Reserve Division, and Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran (second from right) in the House Chamber on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis after passing House Concurrent Resolution 1 honoring fallen Newton County Sheriff Cpl. Brandon Schreiber.

Rep. Lindauer's bill to boost Indiana business passes committee

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Tuesday, January 20, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2026) – A bill authored by State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) that would boost Indiana's economy by incentivizing public contractors to utilize Indiana business resources recently passed the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee.

Rep. Hall's legislation to bolster public safety funding, support state park counties passes committee

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, January 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 16, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Hall's (R-Norman) legislation to bolster public safety and support for counties with state parks, recreation areas, lakes and reservoirs recently passed out of committee.

Rep. Olthoff joins Lake County sheriff's officer to honor Sgt. William Paterson

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Friday, January 16, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) (right) joins Lake County sheriff's officer Christopher Akey (left) in the House Chamber on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis after passing House Concurrent Resolution 2 honoring fallen Lake County Sgt. William Paterson. 

Rep. Shonkwiler recognizes longtime Hamilton County attorney Doug Church during State of the Judiciary

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Friday, January 16, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) (right) joins Doug Church, former Fishers Town Attorney and Noblesville City Attorney, at the State of the Judiciary on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Rep. Abbott introduces bill to promote water safety, responsible lake recreation

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, January 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2026) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) introduced legislation to promote safe recreation and responsible use of public freshwater lakes.

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