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Rep. Hall's legislation to bolster public safety funding, support state park counties passes committee

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, January 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 16, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Hall's (R-Norman) legislation to bolster public safety and support for counties with state parks, recreation areas, lakes and reservoirs recently passed out of committee.

Rep. Olthoff joins Lake County sheriff's officer to honor Sgt. William Paterson

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Friday, January 16, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) (right) joins Lake County sheriff's officer Christopher Akey (left) in the House Chamber on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis after passing House Concurrent Resolution 2 honoring fallen Lake County Sgt. William Paterson. 

Rep. Shonkwiler recognizes longtime Hamilton County attorney Doug Church during State of the Judiciary

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Friday, January 16, 2026

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) (right) joins Doug Church, former Fishers Town Attorney and Noblesville City Attorney, at the State of the Judiciary on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Rep. Abbott introduces bill to promote water safety, responsible lake recreation

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, January 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2026) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) introduced legislation to promote safe recreation and responsible use of public freshwater lakes.

Heine introduces bill to promote boating safety on Indiana waterways

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Thursday, January 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) authored legislation to strengthen boating safety on Indiana’s lakes and waterways, helping protect Hoosiers enjoying recreational activities on the water.

Rep. Hall authors legislation to give families more flexibility with education savings

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, January 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) recently introduced legislation to give families more flexibility with their education savings.

Rep. O'Brien authors legislation to protect victims of violent crime

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Thursday, January 15, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2026) – State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) recently proposed legislation aimed at supporting victims of violent crime by strengthening notification requirements prior to the release of a violent felon.

COLUMN: 2026 legislative session focused on affordability for Hoosier families

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, January 15, 2026

House Republicans recently announced our priorities for the 2026 legislative session, and we're focused on lowering costs for Hoosier families and reducing government bureaucracy. Our priority legislation this year builds on the progress made in recent years to reduce costs for Hoosiers, grow our economy and ensure state government works efficiently for taxpayers.

Rep. Mayfield's road renaming resolution to honor Bobby Knight passes House, heads to Senate

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) – State Rep. Peggy Mayfield's (R-Martinsville) proposal to rename a stretch of State Road 45 near Assembly Hall on Indiana University's main campus in Bloomington after the late legendary basketball coach Robert "Bobby" Montgomery Knight recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives.

"Bobby Knight is a legendary name in Indiana and across the college basketball landscape," Mayfield said. "A road renamed in his honor will ensure his legacy and contributions to Indiana University, college basketball and the state of Indiana live on for years to come. I'm grateful to my colleagues in the House for supporting this resolution."

Rep. Isa introduces legislation to protect emergency medical services for Hoosiers

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) – State Rep. Tony Isa (R-Angola) recently authored legislation to protect Hoosier patients and emergency medical providers by streamlining the claims process and preventing delays in care or payment stemming from prior authorization demands.

Rep. Bartels authors legislation to streamline dozens of Indiana boards and commissions

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) – Recent legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) aims to reform dozens of state boards and commissions.

State Rep. Morris introduces legislation on execution procedures in Indiana

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) – State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) recently introduced legislation that would establish new procedures for carrying out the death penalty in Indiana.

Speaker Huston issues statement on Gov. Braun's State of the State address

Posted by: Molly GIllaspie  | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today following Gov. Braun's State of the State address.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) – "Gov. Braun did a great job telling Indiana's story tonight and highlighting the strong progress and positive momentum that's occurring in the Hoosier state. It's worth repeating that our economy is growing at a faster rate than all of our neighboring states and most of the country. We’re attracting investment, jobs and the kinds of opportunities that improve quality of life for Hoosiers and bring more people to our state. House Republicans are laser focused on continuing this momentum while addressing affordability. We look forward to continuing to work together on legislation this year to make it more affordable to own a home, reduce energy costs and get government out of the way to unleash opportunity for Hoosiers."

Heine introduces legislation to establish early childhood scholarship tax credit

Posted by: Kylie Glatfelter  | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) authored legislation geared at expanding access to early childhood education by creating an early childhood scholarship tax credit, encouraging private support for preschool scholarships.

Rep. Yocum authors legislation to protect private property rights, regulate eminent domain

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) recently introduced legislation to further protect private property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon storage projects.

Hamilton County legislators: Indiana House accepting student applicants for 2026 page program

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, January 12, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2026) – Hamilton County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

Rep. O'Brien: Legislation strengthening EMS services passes committee

Posted by: Sam Strattman  | Monday, January 12, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2026) – A bill authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) that would classify emergency medical services as essential under Indiana law recently passed out of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.

Rep. Haggard authors legislation to combat veteran homelessness through rehabilitation and housing

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, January 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2026) – State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) recently authored legislation to combat veteran homelessness by providing temporary housing during their rehabilitation.

Rep. Mayfield introduces legislation to fight property fraud in Indiana

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, January 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2026) – State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) recently introduced legislation to fight property fraud in Indiana.

Rep. Borders authors legislation to codify that biological gender matches birth certificate

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, January 9, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2026) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently introduced legislation to ensure that the gender listed on an individual's birth certificate may not be changed.

Rep. Baird commends ICE bust in Putnam County that seized more than 300 pounds of cocaine

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, January 8, 2026

Note to Press: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested illegal aliens in Putnam County for smuggling more than 300 pounds of cocaine in a semi-truck.

"This operation is a critical reminder of the ongoing efforts to keep our communities safe from drug trafficking by criminal illegal aliens. The seizure of more than 300 pounds of cocaine demonstrates the hard work and dedication of Putnam County law enforcement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. I will continue to support law enforcement's efforts to protect our district and hold criminal illegal aliens accountable." – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle)

Hendricks County legislators: Indiana House accepting student applicants for 2026 page program

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Thursday, January 8, 2026

Hendricks County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

Boone County legislators: Indiana House accepting student applicants for 2026 page program

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Thursday, January 8, 2026

Boone County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

Huston announces House Republicans' 2026 legislative agenda to lower costs for families, reduce government bureaucracy

Posted by: Molly GIllaspie  | Thursday, January 8, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2026) – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and members of the House Republican Caucus released priorities for the 2026 legislative session today focused on lowering costs for Hoosier families and reducing government bureaucracy.

State Rep. Garrett Bascom authors resolution to honor fallen Vietnam soldiers

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Wednesday, January 7, 2026

State Rep. Garrett Bascom (R-Lawrenceburg) brought forward a resolution to rename two bridges in Lawrenceburg to memorialize two local Vietnam soldiers.

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