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North Putnam High School students Reghan Christy and Darcie Cox are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Legislation supported by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) protecting Hoosiers' right to gather for religious worship services during future public emergencies is now law.

Indiana recently awarded more than $1.5 million in state matching grants to Clay County communities for road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators.

Indiana recently awarded more than $1.1 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Indiana recently awarded more than $1.4 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to Morgan County legislators.

Legislation supported by Morgan County lawmakers to prioritize broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics could soon be law.

Legislation supported by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) to prioritize broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics could soon be law.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill into law sponsored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) to erect a Statehouse monument honoring Hoosier suffragettes.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation to allow lawful carry in Indiana, which would allow law-abiding Hoosier adults to carry a firearm without having to first obtain a government-issued license, according to Morgan County lawmakers.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation to allow lawful carry in Indiana, which would allow law-abiding Hoosier adults to carry a firearm without having to first obtain a government-issued license, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Longstanding Clay County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local lawmakers.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation to allow lawful carry in Indiana, which would allow law-abiding Hoosier adults to carry a firearm without having to first obtain a government-issued license, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation establishing a new public health grant program, according to Morgan County legislators.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation that would establish a new $50 million grant program targeting the state's most critical health challenges, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of legislation authored by State Rep. Beau Baird's (R-Greencastle) addressing surprise nonemergency ambulance bills.

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced legislation establishing the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program to support Indiana's jobs and economy, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) was recently appointed to three House standing committees including Ways and Means, where he will play a key role in enacting the state's next biennial budget.

Local communities recently received more than $405,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Clay County lawmakers.  

Owen County recently received $94,151 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Local communities recently received more than $2.2 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Morgan County lawmakers.

Local communities recently received more than $1.6 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages North Putnam High School seniors and families to attend a workshop on Monday, Nov. 16 to learn more about financial aid options for students pursuing college.

State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourage seniors at Eminence, Martinsville and Monrovia high schools, along with their families, to attend upcoming workshops to learn more about financial aid options for students pursuing college.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said time is running out for local students to apply for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives in Indianapolis.

State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourage communities in Central Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages communities in West Central Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages local residents to register to vote or check their registration status before the Oct. 5 deadline using the state's online voter portal at IndianaVoters.com.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said Parke County recently received a $250,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses.

Several projects in Parke and Vermillion counties expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward thanks to over $1.1 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Area schools recently received $390,000 in grants to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

As schools begin the new academic year, an opportunity to fulfill graduation requirements will be available to high school juniors and seniors to tutor younger students, according to Morgan County lawmakers.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages veterans and Indiana companies to connect through INvet's next-generation website.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2020) – Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. Instituted in 1976, the program

Buzzi Unicem USA, a ready mix concrete supplier in Greencastle, recently received the Governor’s Century Business Award recognizing its longstanding service in the community, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

According to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), 2020 census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so.

With many new laws effective this month, State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, patients and farmers.

Local farmers and agricultural producers directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, according to Morgan County lawmakers.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages Hoosiers who may be struggling to make ends meet and needing food assistance to turn to the state's recently launched Operation Food program for help.

Putnam County and local communities are eligible for $1.7 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Clay County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.2 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to local lawmakers.

Morgan County legislators urge Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic.

Local farmers and agricultural producers directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Morgan County lawmakers encourage Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourage Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.

State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourage Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.

Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) urges Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic.

Morgan County recently received $250,000 in coronavirus relief to support rural businesses, according to local legislators.

Indiana's registered voters can now submit an online application to receive their mail-in absentee ballot, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Owen County recently received $243,750 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

A Cloverdale High School student pursuing a career in education recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said many helpful mental health resources are available to Hoosiers during the coronavirus pandemic.

With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.

Wabash Valley lawmakers announced local communities were recently awarded over $5.5 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they served as pages during the 2020 legislative session.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) (right) welcomes Hoosier artist Eileen Siefker (left) of Greencastle Wednesday, March 4, 2020, to the Indiana Statehouse for the 2020 Hoosier Women Artists exhibition.

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) (right) welcomes FFA students from South Putnam Middle School/High School to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2020) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they served as pages during the 2020 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2020) – State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) on Monday recognized North Central Parke Community School Corp. students who assisted their bus driver during a medical emergency.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2020) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is asking fellow lawmakers to examine the benefits of Indiana joining a multistate compact to award prizes for curing diseases.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2020) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages Hoosier students interested in state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2020 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently met with all of the Putnam County school superintendents followed by visits to Putnam County schools to meet with students and educators ahead of the 2020 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 26, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is seeking public input ahead of upcoming roundtable meetings with several state agencies to discuss issues and projects affecting Putnam County and surrounding communities.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 1, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently joined Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch to present the Brilliant Firefly award to Jocelyn Nobbe, 9, for her active engagement and work in her community.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Putnam County communities were recently awarded over $300,000 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2019) – Applications are now open for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program during the 2020 legislative session, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2019) — State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) was selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. Summer study committees examine the state’s top issues and recommend potential legislation. “The committee will be studying farmland preservation, management options for state forest

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, right) ceremonially signs legislation co-authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) (back row, third from right) helping Hoosier veterans involved in the court system Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. House Enrolled Act 1299 better ensures struggling veterans are aware of available

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, second from left) ceremonially signs State Rep. Beau Baird’s (R-Greencastle) (seated, second from right) bill into law helping Hoosier farmers fight harmful and invasive weeds Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Farmers are battling herbicide-resistant super weeds that require expensive

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As House pages, these students toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with daily duties and joined Baird on the House floor during the legislative

STATEHOUSE (April 4, 2019) – Martinsville High School graduate Austin Mayfield is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session. Mayfield, a resident of Martinsville, is the son of Dean and Peggy Mayfield. He is a Northern

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As a House page, these participants toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with daily duties and joined Baird on the House floor during the legislative

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2019) – A Putnam County farm was recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to area legislators. The Alcorn Farm, located in Bainbridge and in operation since 1918, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award. “Growing up in a farming family, I understand how

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) honored Greencastle High School Senior Emma Wilson for winning the 2018 Indiana High School Athletic Association individual girls cross country state championship. “Emma represented our community well as she earned this state title,” Baird said. “She dominated the

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) pairs sneakers with his suit to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers challenge, an annual event hosted by the American Cancer Society and the

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2019) – The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously voted in support of State Rep. Beau Baird’s (R-Greencastle) bill helping Hoosiers fight harmful and invasive weeds. Farmers are battling herbicide resistant, super weeds that require extremely expensive specialized treatment plans to eradicate. Baird said ensuring

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2019) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) welcomed pastor and Greencastle resident, Rev. Bryan Langdoc, to the Statehouse where he led House members in prayer. “Members of the Indiana House seek guidance through prayer before opening session each day,” Baird said. “I was pleased to welcome pastor Langdoc to

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2018) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. According to Baird, those who are between the ages of 13 to 18 can spend a day at the Statehouse in Indianapolis helping staff and

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2018) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) was recently selected to serve on the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. Baird was also appointed to the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee and the House Environmental Affairs Committee. “Agriculture and small businesses are

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – Beau Baird of Greencastle took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 44. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day, the formal start to the legislative session. “Taking the oath of