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STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel).

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Battle Ground Elementary School was recently recognized for achieving a high literacy rate by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Local schools in Fort Wayne were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Evansville area schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville).

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – Spencer County students were recently welcomed to the Statehouse by State Rep. Steven Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law bills co-authored and supported by State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) to bolster protections for young Hoosiers following the tragic death of an Indiana teenager.

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to Hancock County legislators.

Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today following the Governor's executive order temporarily suspending Indiana's sales tax on gasoline for 30 days.

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – "House Republicans support Governor Braun's actions today to temporarily suspend the sales tax on gas due to the recent increase in gas prices. We'll always work to lower costs, protect the stability of working families and ensure Hoosiers keep more of their hard-earned money."

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) to address energy affordability and prioritize Hoosier ratepayers.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) (left) presents Barb Crane (right) with a House District 39 Declaration recognizing her for 50 years of service. Crane is retiring after a remarkable career in public service. She's carried the same mail route in Carmel for 40 years and is Lopez's mail carrier.

"For more than four decades, Barb has been a recognizable and friendly face for neighbors across Carmel and is a great personification of the character of this community," Lopez said. "I'm so grateful to her for her lifetime of service, and I'm thrilled to recognize her as she heads to her well-deserved retirement!"

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) to address energy affordability and prioritize Hoosier ratepayers.

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2026) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers invite constituents to attend a legislative update meeting on April 8.

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2026) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) recently welcomed Austin Balser from Batesville, who attends Batesville High School, to the Statehouse where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2026) – State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) recently welcomed Araya and Jeremiah Lamb from New Castle, who are homeschooled, to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – Commercial Driver's Licenses held by nondomiciled drivers without approved work visas have expired in Indiana because of a new law authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to Marion County lawmakers.

Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today on the ceremonial bill signings of HEA 1303 and HEA 1408 which strengthen protections for Hoosier youth following the tragic death of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – "The Fishers community is still grieving the loss of Hailey, and her parents' courage in speaking out to protect other young Hoosiers has been incredibly moving. A new law passed this year strengthens Indiana’s alert system, giving law enforcement more ability to respond quickly when a child may be in danger. We also enacted new safeguards on social media, requiring parental consent for minors and empowering parents with more control and visibility into their children’s online activity. We will continue working to strengthen protections for young Hoosiers and do everything we can to keep our kids safe."

The governor recently ceremonially signed into law bills authored by State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) to bolster protections for young Hoosiers following the tragic death of an Indiana teenager.

Today, the governor ceremonially signed a new law authored by State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) which increases penalties for child exploiters and abusers and giving law enforcement an additional tool to find high-risk missing children.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) on Wednesday presented a Sagamore of the Wabash to Dr. Ellen Augustine honoring her 52 years of teaching.

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) – State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) recently sent a letter to the White House urging President Donald Trump and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to facilitate pathways that would return majority control of agricultural giants, such as Smithfield Foods, to American ownership.

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) – State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) is sharing an update with constituents regarding a proposed quarry development in southwest Allen County as it moves through the local review and approval process.