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STATEHOUSE (May 8, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law multiple measures authored by State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) aimed at modernizing Indiana’s financial landscape, embracing emerging technology and improving transparency for Hoosiers.

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2026) – On Sunday, May 3, 2026, State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) delivered the commencement keynote address during the graduation ceremony for Marian University’s School of Medicine and graduate programs. President Daniel Elsener also conferred on Lopez an honorary doctorate of public service on behalf of the university.

STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2026) – State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently joined the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association to honor Huntingburg volunteer firefighter Larry Patberg at the Statehouse for 50 years of service.

Recently, the governor ceremonially signed into law State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) legislation banning cryptocurrency kiosks across the state of Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) to modernize licensing standards for estheticians and electrologists and strengthen protections for Hoosiers receiving cosmetic services.

STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed a new law sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) which bans dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2026) – State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) was recently selected by Indiana Governor Mike Braun to serve as chair of the Indiana Defense Task Force. Bartels was appointment to the task force by House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).

STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2026) – State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) said the Evansville Region is experiencing high-performing economic success, according to new findings released by the Purdue Center for Regional Development.

STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2026) – State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) recently visited the U.S. southern border in Arizona to meet with law enforcement and get a firsthand look at President Trump's work combatting illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

The governor recently ceremonially signed a new bipartisan law authored by State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) to provide more transparency and predictability to healthcare bills.

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a bill authored by State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) to help improve education by having the Indiana Department of Education prepare a report on how schools can achieve greater efficiency, lower costs and better outcomes for students.

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) to crack down on threatening behavior and add tougher consequences for crimes meant to scare or intimidate others.

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a bill co-authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) to combat animal cruelty and abuse.

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) to address the growing rural judge shortage by easing residency requirements through an Indiana constitutional amendment.

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) –The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a bill co-authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) to overhaul the permitting process for confined feeding operations, streamline regulatory barriers and support local agriculture.

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) – Two new laws co-authored and sponsored by State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) were recently ceremonially signed by Gov. Mike Braun. These laws focus on expanding childcare in Indiana and keeping communities safe through strengthening public safety.

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed a new law authored by State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) to help increase access to childcare throughout Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed a new law co-authored and authored by State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) to support Hoosier retirees.

STATEHOUSE (April 28, 2026) – An additional $200 million in state funding is being allocated to expand access to childcare, according to State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) to overhaul the permitting process for confined feeding operations, streamline regulatory barriers and support local agriculture.

STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2026) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and the Indiana Department of Transportation held a ceremony to rename a portion of U.S. 41 to honor fallen Newton County Sheriff Cpl. Brandon Schreiber.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed new laws co-authored and sponsored by State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) to expand teaching opportunities and cut red tape in K-12 education.

The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) that reduces Indiana's K-12 regulations by thousands of words, a House Republican priority effort that started last year.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2026) – Two new laws sponsored by State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) were recently ceremonially signed by Gov. Mike Braun. These laws focus on empowering foster youth across the state and strengthening the mission of Ivy Tech Community College.

CAPTION: Gov. Mike Braun (seated, center) ceremonially signs State Rep. Dale DeVon's (R-Granger) (second from left) new law to uphold parental accountability in child support payments on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.