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Speaker Huston, Rep. Jeter: Local schools recognized for literacy achievements

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

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers).

Rep. Heaton: Local schools recognized for literacy achievements

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Friday, April 10, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Madison County legislators: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Friday, April 10, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to Madison County legislators.

Reps. Criswell, Patterson: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, April 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville).

Rep. Lopez: Local schools recognized for literacy achievements

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, April 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel).

Rep. VanNatter: Local school recognized for literacy achievement

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, April 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Battle Ground Elementary School was recently recognized for achieving a high literacy rate by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

Rep. Karickhoff: Local schools recognized for literacy achievements

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

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).

Fort Wayne lawmakers recognize local schools for literacy achievements

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

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Local schools in Fort Wayne were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to area legislators.

Rep. O'Brien: Local schools recognized for literacy achievements

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Thursday, April 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) – Evansville area schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville).

Rep. Bartels, Sen. Schmitt welcome Spencer County VOICE students to the Statehouse

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – Spencer County students were recently welcomed to the Statehouse by State Rep. Steven Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper).

Governor ceremonially signs bills co-authored, supported by Cash to strengthen protections for young Hoosiers

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law bills co-authored and supported by State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) to bolster protections for young Hoosiers following the tragic death of an Indiana teenager.

Hancock County legislators: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to Hancock County legislators.

Speaker Huston issues statement on temporary suspension of Indiana's sales tax on gas

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today following the Governor's executive order temporarily suspending Indiana's sales tax on gasoline for 30 days.

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) – "House Republicans support Governor Braun's actions today to temporarily suspend the sales tax on gas due to the recent increase in gas prices. We'll always work to lower costs, protect the stability of working families and ensure Hoosiers keep more of their hard-earned money."

Rep. Shonkwiler: Governor ceremonially signs new law prioritizing ratepayers

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) to address energy affordability and prioritize Hoosier ratepayers.

Rep. Lopez recognizes local letter carrier, Barb Crane, for 50 years of service

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Monday, April 6, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) (left) presents Barb Crane (right) with a House District 39 Declaration recognizing her for 50 years of service. Crane is retiring after a remarkable career in public service. She's carried the same mail route in Carmel for 40 years and is Lopez's mail carrier.

"For more than four decades, Barb has been a recognizable and friendly face for neighbors across Carmel and is a great personification of the character of this community," Lopez said. "I'm so grateful to her for her lifetime of service, and I'm thrilled to recognize her as she heads to her well-deserved retirement!"

Local state lawmakers invite constituents to legislative update meeting

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, April 2, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2026) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers invite constituents to attend a legislative update meeting on April 8.

Patterson welcomes local student to the Statehouse during 2026 session

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, April 2, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2026) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) recently welcomed Austin Balser from Batesville, who attends Batesville High School, to the Statehouse where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

Criswell welcomes local student to the Statehouse during 2026 session

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, April 2, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2026) – State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) recently welcomed Araya and Jeremiah Lamb from New Castle, who are homeschooled, to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

Rep. Pressel: CDLs held by illegal immigrants expire

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – Commercial Driver's Licenses held by nondomiciled drivers without approved work visas have expired in Indiana because of a new law authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

Marion County lawmakers: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to Marion County lawmakers.

Speaker Huston issues statement on new laws inspired by Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee to strengthen protections for young Hoosiers

Posted by: Molly GIllaspie  | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today on the ceremonial bill signings of HEA 1303 and HEA 1408 which strengthen protections for Hoosier youth following the tragic death of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – "The Fishers community is still grieving the loss of Hailey, and her parents' courage in speaking out to protect other young Hoosiers has been incredibly moving. A new law passed this year strengthens Indiana’s alert system, giving law enforcement more ability to respond quickly when a child may be in danger. We also enacted new safeguards on social media, requiring parental consent for minors and empowering parents with more control and visibility into their children’s online activity. We will continue working to strengthen protections for young Hoosiers and do everything we can to keep our kids safe."

Governor ceremonially signs McNamara, Behning bills to strengthen protections for young Hoosiers

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall, Charles Melton and Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The governor recently ceremonially signed into law bills authored by State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) to bolster protections for young Hoosiers following the tragic death of an Indiana teenager.

Rep. McNamara's legislation targeting child predators signed into law

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Today, the governor ceremonially signed a new law authored by State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) which increases penalties for child exploiters and abusers and giving law enforcement an additional tool to find high-risk missing children.

Rep. King presents Sagamore of the Wabash to Dr. Ellen Augustine

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) on Wednesday presented a Sagamore of the Wabash to Dr. Ellen Augustine honoring her 52 years of teaching.

Karickhoff, VanNatter: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).

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