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Reps. Abbott, Snow: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter, Matthew Gocken  | Monday, July 20, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2026) – More than $1.2 million in state funding is headed to Kosciusko County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake).

Rep. Haggard: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Friday, July 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2026) – More than $500,000 in state funding is headed to Morgan County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville)

Reps. Jordan, Teshka: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Friday, July 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2026) – More than $2.2 million in state funding is headed to Marshall County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

Rep. Haggard highlights new state laws now in effect

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Friday, July 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 17, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) is highlighting new laws that took effect this July. These new laws will lower taxes for working Hoosiers and establish safeguards for adolescents on social media.

Cash: Safeguarding our youngest Hoosiers

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, July 16, 2026

For far too long, Indiana faced one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. Every infant death is a heartbreaking tragedy, and for years those statistics reminded us more needed to be done to better support mothers, babies and families across our state.

That's why the General Assembly made reducing infant mortality a priority by passing House Enrolled Act 1004 in 2015, which established the Safety PIN (Protecting Indiana's Newborns) Grant Program. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, Safety PIN invests in organizations that are making a measurable difference in communities throughout Indiana. We strengthened our commitment in 2023 by increasing funding for this program from $5.5 million in 2022 to $11 million and maintained that increase in the latest biennial state budget.

Reps. Sweet, Snow: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Thursday, July 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $760,000 in state funding is headed to Wabash County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake).

Reps. Lehman, Sweet: Additional state road funding awarded to Wells County

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, July 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $396,000 in state funding is headed to Wells County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).

Rep. Sweet: Additional state road funding awarded to Roanoke

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Thursday, July 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $396,000 in state funding is headed to Roanoke for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).

Jasper County legislators: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, July 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – More than $1.2 million in state funding is headed to Jasper County for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

White County legislators: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, July 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – More than $1.7 million in state funding is headed to White County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer).

Commons: Additional state road funding awarded to Warren County

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, July 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – More than $800,000 in state funding is headed to Warren County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport).

Hamilton County legislators highlight new state laws now in effect

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, July 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws that took effect this July. These new laws will help improve childcare access, strengthen protections for Hoosier children, empower foster youth, support Hoosier farmers and small businesses and reduce energy costs.

Boone County legislators highlight new state laws now in effect

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, July 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws that took effect this July. These new laws will help improve childcare access, cut taxes for working Hoosiers and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Rep. Hall: State funding awarded to support local small businesses

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Tuesday, July 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – A state grant of $39,834 was recently awarded to The Builder's Room, a local community-led project from Amplify Bloomington and the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, according to State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman).

Culp honors former Jasper County historian with Circle of Corydon Award

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Tuesday, July 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2026) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently honored Jasper County artist and former historian Judy Kanne with the Circle of Corydon Award.

Northeast Indiana legislators: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Monday, July 13, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – More than $3.1 million in state funding is headed to Northeast Indiana for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

COLUMN: Indiana's impact on alternative fuel options

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, July 13, 2026

While Indiana gas prices remain under the national average, Hoosiers are still struggling to fill their tanks. Fluctuating costs have led some to use gasoline with a higher percentage of ethanol, which generally costs less per gallon than traditional gas or diesel.  Nearly 98 percent of all gas options at the pump contain a percentage of ethanol including the standard 87 unleaded that most U.S. cars operate on.  

Reps. Sweet, Snow receive 2026 summer study committee appointments

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, July 13, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026)  Recently, State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake) received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

Culp, Pressel: Additional state road funding awarded to Starke County

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, July 13, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – Starke County will receive $750,189 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

Jeter: A safety net, not a hammock

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, July 10, 2026

A job is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, purpose and the opportunity to build a better future. That's why one of the most important accomplishments from this past legislative session was strengthening the Healthy Indiana Plan by restoring a simple principle: Public assistance should come with personal responsibility.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, able-bodied adults enrolled in HIP will be required to complete 80 hours each month of work, job training, education or community service in order to remain eligible for coverage, while maintaining sensible exemptions for individuals who are pregnant, medically frail, caring for loved ones, receiving substance abuse treatment or facing other qualifying circumstances.

Reps. Jordan, Teshka receive 2026 summer study committee appointments

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Friday, July 10, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2026)  Recently, State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

Rep. Jordan receives 2026 summer study committee appointment

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Friday, July 10, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) received an appointment to serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy.

Elkhart County legislators receive 2026 summer study committee appointments

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kylie Glatfelter  | Friday, July 10, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2026)  Recently, Elkhart County legislators received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

Rep. Lopez recognizes Carmel Rotary Club for 50 years of service

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, July 10, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Danny Lopez (right) presents Nancy Heck, President of the Carmel Rotary Club (left), and longtime Rotarian and community leader Rick Markoff (center) with a House District Declaration commemorating the club’s 50th year of service to the city of Carmel. While the Carmel Rotary was established in 1972, the city of Carmel was incorporated 50 years ago this year.

“For more than five decades, the Carmel Rotary has been an invaluable partner to our city and a huge part of what makes our community unique and special,” Lopez said. “From CarmelFest to so many service-related efforts, the Carmel Rotary has, in many ways, grown up alongside the city and I am thrilled to be able to celebrate this very special anniversary with them.”

Rep. Lehman: Additional state road funding awarded to local communities

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, July 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2026) – Nearly $1.2 million in state funding is headed to Adams County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).

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