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STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored and sponsored by State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) to improve government transparency and support Indiana's long-term energy goals.

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-sponsored by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) to improve health care oversight, reduce administrative burden and support public safety efforts across Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently honored Knox Community High School's Myles McLaughlin with a House District Declaration for his record-breaking season on the football field.

Gov. Mike Braun today ceremonially signed a law sponsored by State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) to protect public spaces and give law enforcement more flexibility in helping homeless Hoosiers.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) to crack down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – Warren County native Nala Crumbaugh is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Matt Commons (R- Williamsport) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation sponsored by State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) to streamline township government, improve efficiency and protect taxpayer dollars.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point).

The 2026 legislative session has wrapped up, and bills have either been signed into law by the governor or await his signature. For the last two months, I listened, voted on and advocated for legislation that will benefit and improve the quality of life for Hoosiers in House District 16.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation sponsored by State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) to strengthen life and career readiness for Hoosier students.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – State Reps. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) and Tony Isa (R-Angola) joined other state leaders in supporting a proposal to invest an additional $200 million to expand access to child care for low-income families.

CAPTION: State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) joins fourth grade students from Central Lutheran School on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. The group toured the Statehouse, learned about how a bill becomes law and asked Heine questions about his role as a state representative.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) joined fellow members of the State Budget Committee in approving the Indiana governor's proposal to invest an additional $200 million to expand access to child care for low-income families.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) joined fellow members of the State Budget Committee in approving an additional $200 million to expand access to child care for low-income families.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) joined fellow members of the State Budget Committee in approving the Indiana governor's proposal to invest an additional $200 million to expand access to child care for low-income families.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) to strengthen transparency in real estate services and provide more information to consumers.

I am proud to share encouraging news from across our district as several local schools were recently recognized by the Indiana Department of Education for achieving high literacy rates on the 2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment. This achievement reflects the dedication of teachers, students and families who continue to prioritize literacy in the classroom.

While America is sprinting to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., appear to be standing still. That silence is becoming harder to defend. As AI rapidly reshapes American life, Congress must establish clear guardrails to ensure this technology strengthens economic growth and national security rather than undermines them. 

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) to support injured public safety workers and their families.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-sponsored by State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) to improve health care access and support public safety officers across Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation sponsored by State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) to expand jury duty exemptions to include new breastfeeding mothers.

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2025) – State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) joined other state leaders in supporting the Indiana governor's proposal to invest an additional $200 million in the state's free and reduced-cost child care voucher program.

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – Local schools in Northeast Indiana were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Reps. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) and Tony Isa (R-Angola).

State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) joined fellow members of the State Budget Committee in approving an additional $200 million to expand access to child care for low-income families.