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STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives advanced State Rep. Joanna King's (R-Middlebury) legislation to boost support for Indiana food truck vendors.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – "Ensuring transparency and fairness in school board elections is an important issue for our communities and state. After careful consideration, I have decided to table House Bill 1230 and instead focus on working with my Senate colleagues to advance Senate Bill 287. This legislation takes a comprehensive approach to aligning school board elections with other local elections and updating board member compensation to better reflect their responsibilities. I am committed to working with colleagues in both chambers to get this important legislation enacted," said State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives supported a bill authored by State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) that would further protect Hoosiers from influence by foreign adversaries.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives supported a bill authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) to create a new grant program for pediatric cancer research.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston's (R-Fishers) legislation to look at adjusting Indiana's border to welcome Illinois counties that have voted to secede from their state passed the House of Representatives today.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) co-authored legislation to ensure greater accessibility at school extracurricular activities or events, including athletic events, by requiring that a cash payment option be available to attendees starting in July 2025.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) co-authored a House Republican priority bill to combat the rise in health care costs by ensuring nonprofit hospitals act as nonprofit entities focused on delivering affordable health care to Hoosiers. It passed the full House of Representatives this week.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Indiana House passed State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray's (R-Yorktown) legislation to expand eligibility for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program and offer additional support for foster families.

As the Indiana General Assembly meets to consider policies that shape our state, we also have an opportunity to make a direct impact on those who served our country. This session, we are partnering with Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana (HVAF) to host an essentials drive for homeless and at-risk veterans, ensuring they have access to basic items they need to rebuild their lives.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Dave Heine's (R-Fort Wayne) legislation that relieves child care licensing restrictions in an effort to increase accessibility for Hoosier families across the state.   

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously advanced State Rep. Jake Teshka's (R-North Liberty) legislation aimed at improving math skills among Hoosier K-12 students.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Indiana House passed State Rep. Brad Barrett's (R-Richmond) legislation to increase health care transparency, reduce costs and empower patients across Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently supported a bill authored by State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) to protect women's sports at the collegiate level.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation to appoint additional magistrates to improve the efficiency of Elkhart County's court system.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The House Ways and Means Committee advanced State Rep. Dave Heine's (R-Fort Wayne) legislation to boost Indiana's teacher pipeline.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) authored House Bill 1615 to strengthen the state's military base infrastructure.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives supported a bill authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) to help combat the shortage of medical professionals, especially in rural and underserved communities.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously advanced State Rep. Becky Cash's (R-Zionsville) legislation to address the backlog of untested rape kits in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Rep. Ed Soliday's (R-Valparaiso) legislation to streamline the entry process of new energy sources and keep our power grid reliable, a priority for the Indiana House Republicans.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans on Friday released their amendment to the proposed state budget for the next biennium, which protects taxpayers while funding critical priorities including education and public safety.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously advanced State Rep. Chris Jeter's (R-Fishers) legislation to establish two new superior courts and appoint two additional magistrates in Hamilton County.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2025) – The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently appointed State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) as a member of its Local Government Advisory Committee.

The Indiana House unanimously passed State Rep. Bob Behning's (R-Indianapolis) bipartisan legislation to reduce chronic absenteeism among Hoosier K-12 students.

As a Marine veteran and member of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, I know firsthand the sacrifices our service members make. When they return home, they deserve more than just our gratitude. They deserve real support to help them transition back into civilian life. Unfortunately, too many Hoosier veterans face challenges that no one should have to endure, including homelessness.

I'm proud to support the Indiana House of Representatives' partnership with Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana (HVAF) during the 2025 legislative session. This year, we’re working together to collect essential food, clothing, hygiene items and monetary donations for HVAF at the Statehouse through March. HVAF has been on the front lines in the fight against veteran homelessness in Indiana, and it's important to support them following a devastating fire that displaced 48 veterans last fall at one of their facilities.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Rep. Jake Teshka's (R-North Liberty) legislation creating an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to provide resources to new and young businesses and support Hoosier entrepreneurs.