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STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) – Carmel High School graduate August Miller gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) – Morgan County native Megan Kath gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) – Hendricks County native Kaylee Prewitt gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Mar. 11, 2026) – State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently welcomed Maddie Popp from Jasper, who attends Jasper Middle School, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) — Legislation supported by State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) designed to strengthen retirement security for Indiana’s public employees has been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2026) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) asking the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of establishing community or urban micro-farm zones statewide was signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2026) – State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) recently co-sponsored a new law 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.

STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2026) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R- Anderson) to address technical issues in Indiana Code passed the Senate and was signed into law by Governor Braun. 

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 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. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 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 local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2026) – The governor recently signed into law legislation co-sponsored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) 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.

STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2026) – Monroe County lawmakers recently applauded Gov. Mike Braun's announcement honoring Indiana University Football Coach Curt Cignetti with the Sachem Award and members of the undefeated 2025-26 national champion football team with the Sagamore of the Wabash.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) (third from right) welcomes students from Noblesville High School and Guerin Catholic High School to the Statehouse on Feb. 24, 2026, for Aim Youth Legislative Day.

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with several new laws pushed across the finish line by State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel), efforts that include unleashing new tax incentives for growing communities, reforming Indiana’s courts, constraining the growth of Medicaid, and supporting Hoosier youth in the foster care system, among others.

STATEHOUSE (Mar. 4, 2026) – Legislation co-sponsored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) to provide child care vouchers and increase transparency in state government is heading to the governor's desk.

STATEHOUSE (Mar. 4, 2026) – Legislation supported by State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) to deliver tax cuts for Hoosiers is heading to the governor's desk for consideration as a law.

STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) supported legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), which is now heading to the governor for final consideration as a law.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) to identify foreign influence in Indiana's political activity is headed to the governor for consideration as a new law.

STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2026) – Legislation authored by State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) establishing new safety guidelines for high-wake recreation on Indiana's public freshwater lakes is heading to the governor for consideration as a new law.   

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) authored a bill that provides a new and liberty-minded structure for local, homegrown food producers that now goes to the governor for consideration as a new law.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session ended with the passage of new laws to lower costs for Hoosier families and reduce government bureaucracy, said Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation prioritizing Hoosier road safety by cracking down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) is going to the governor for consideration as a new law.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) advanced through conference committee today and is heading toward final votes in both the House and Senate.

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.