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STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) is highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently received an appointment to serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Elections and the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs.

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) recently received an appointment to serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

This July marked the start of several new laws going into effect. I wanted to tell you about a few of them, highlighting our work this past legislative session. From safeguarding Hoosier taxpayers and lowering health care costs, to protecting women's sports and reining in Medicaid spending, we took steps to keep Indiana fiscally responsible while funding critical services, and to help ensure a better tomorrow for our students, parents and families.

One of these new laws is our balanced budget for the next biennium, House Enrolled Act 1001. It maintains Indiana’s AAA credit rating, funds critical priorities and continues state income tax cuts for Hoosiers. The budget provides the most ever funding for K-12 schools and expands school choice to all families next year, solidifying Indiana as a national leader in school choice. It boosts funding for public safety and housing access to support growing communities. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I was proud to play a role in crafting the budget and getting it across the finish line.

Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed new laws authored, co-authored and sponsored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) aimed at strengthening public safety, streamlining school security, supporting first responders and expanding critical benefits for Indiana's veterans.

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) are highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) is highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.

State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 28, 2025) – St. Joseph County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) (center) joins state Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) (right) during a dedication ceremony to honor Lance Cpl. Andrew Whitacre on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School. The event marked the unveiling of a sign officially naming the State Road 67 bridge over the Salamonie River as the "Lance Corporal Andrew Whitacre Memorial Bridge."

STATEHOUSE (July 25, 2025) – State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) is recognizing Anderson High School for recently earning certification from the Indiana Department of Education for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and math education.

STATEHOUSE (July 25, 2025) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), chair of the Indiana House Environmental Affairs Committee, is extending an invitation to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Lee Zeldin to visit Indiana for a roundtable discussion on environmental issues and to tour key conservation sites.

With the start of the new fiscal year, many laws we passed during the 2025 legislative session are now in effect. As your state representative, I worked to ensure that these changes reflect the priorities of our community.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – Allen County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluded, State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) are highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) is highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – State Reps. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) and Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2025) – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) recently received an appointment to serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Elections and as a member of the Compliance Advisory Panel.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) are highlighting some of the new state laws that took effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.