STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2018) — State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, which will examine several topics and gather testimonies for potential legislation.

STATEHOUSE (June 5, 2018) — Gov. Eric Holcomb Monday at the Statehouse ceremonially signed a new law promoting cooperation among six counties working with the St. Joseph River Basin Commission to control flooding, according to State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City).

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2018) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 82.c

 

WHO:

State Representative-elect David Abbott (R-Rome City)

Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush

STATEHOUSE (March 15, 2018) —State Rep. Dave Ober’s (R-Albion) legislation promoting cooperation among six counties working with the St. Joseph River Basin Commission to better control flooding could soon be law. 

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2018) — Members of the House of Representatives honored State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) for his six years representing House District 82.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2018) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted today in support of a bill sponsored by State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) providing legal immunity to probation officers and community corrections officers who carry and administer overdose intervention drugs.

RAISING AWARENESS: State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) pairs sneakers with his suit on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers Challenge, an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2018) — The House of Representatives today voted in support of State Rep. Dave Ober’s (R-Albion) legislation promoting cooperation among six counties working with the St. Joseph River Basin Commission to better control flooding.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2018) — The House of Representatives today voted in support of State Rep. Dave Ober’s (R-Albion) bill that tasks the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission with studying where broadband services should be expanded in the state. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 27, 2017) — Applications are open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2017) — The Office of Community and Rural Affairs presented awards to Noble County a local community Wednesday at the 2017 OCRA Awards Ceremony, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). The House Republican Internship Program offers paid, spring-semester internships at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. These are full-time positions,

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 20, 2017) — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings grant program, which is now in its second year. The grants are available through the

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2017) — Area legislators today 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 19, 2017) – State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) is asking Hoosier employers to help identify duplicative or redundant state reporting requirements using a new online portal. “I would like to encourage Indiana’s employers to redundant state reporting requirements using this online tool,” Ober said. “The more data

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications. He said the committee will examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential legislation for the 2018 legislative session. “The committee will be

STATEHOUSE (June 15, 2017) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) earned a 95 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-jobs, pro-economy legislation. Ober’s score is based on his performance during the 2017 session of the Indiana General Assembly and his votes cast in agreement with

STATEHOUSE (June 9, 2017) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) was honored by the Indiana Broadband and Technology Association with a Legislator of the Year award for his work to expand broadband service. “Working on this legislation has been a rewarding experience,” said Ober who serves as the chair of the House Committee on Energy,

STATEHOUSE (June 8, 2017) — The online Child Abuse Registry is available to Indiana’s parents and guardians, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). The website was created in partnership with the Indiana General Assembly and the Indiana Supreme Court. In 2016, a law was passed to establish a tool for parents to research potential child

STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2017) — Local students planning to pursue a career in education are among the recipients of this year’s Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). Ober supported legislation creating this scholarship program last year to help incentivize top-performing students to pursue a

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2017) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Ober on the House floor during the legislative session: AnnaBella Brown, from LaOtto, attends East Noble Middle School; Luci Cook, from

STATEHOUSE (April 28, 2017) — Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law a proposal co-authored by State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) to decrease the number of youth suicides in Indiana. “Our community has been impacted by youth suicide and those families are still healing,” Ober said. “It is imperative we do something to better prepare

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2017) — State Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange) and State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) today honored a locally owned family farm for being in operation for more than 150 years. The Coats Family Farm, located in Noble County, was recognized at the Statehouse with a Hoosier Homestead award for 150 years of family farm ownership. In

STATEHOUSE (March 30, 2017) – With this week’s signing of State Rep. Dave Ober’s (R-Albion) proposal into law, all local public safety officials will begin reporting crime statistics to the Indiana State Police in order to better identify high crime areas. “This will be a great tool we can use to pinpoint where we need to direct our

The American Society of News Editors and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press have declared this week as Sunshine Week. This means journalists celebrate being able to access public information under the Open Door Law. Throughout the past several years, the Indiana General Assembly has been taking action to bolster government transparency and

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2017) – State Rep. Dave Ober’s (R-Albion) proposal that would require local law enforcement to report crime statistics to the Indiana State Police passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives today. “I was approached by the Indiana State Police to author this bill,” Ober said. “Currently, it is

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2017) – State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) today at the Statehouse recognized the 2016 winners of the Miss Indiana and the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen pageants with a House resolution. Ober authored the measure recognizing Miss Indiana, Brianna DeCamp, and Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen, Jordan Axel, both of

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2017) — Hoosier students can now access free and customized SAT practice plans based on their PSAT/NMSQT results, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). The College Board, an organization that administers the SAT, has teamed up with Khan Academy, which offers personalized learning resources, to provide a free educational

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 28, 2016) — Applications are now open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). While at the Statehouse, House pages spend the day touring the House and Senate chambers, the Indiana Supreme Court and governor’s office. They also observe the

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 14, 2016) — The deadline to apply for the Next Generation Teacher Scholarship, paying $7,500 per year for students pursuing a career in education, is Dec. 31, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). Ober supported the creation of this scholarship to help incentivize top-performing students to pursue a career teaching in Hoosier

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 23, 2016) - State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) will chair the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications. "I'm excited for this new responsibility and very grateful to Speaker Bosma for his confidence in my ability to lead this committee," Ober said. "I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues on the committee and

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) joined fellow legislators at the Statehouse today for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day. Organization Day occurs annually in November. State lawmakers use the day to gather together, meet new members and prepare for the upcoming legislative session. Following the general

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2016 STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2016) – State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) received an award for conservative excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation in its 2016 ratings of the Indiana General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 12, 2016 STATEHOUSE (Aug. 12, 2016) — The Zumbrun farm was recognized on Friday with a Hoosier Homestead award for 100 years of family farm ownership, according to State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion). The

STATEHOUSE (June 23, 2016) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) will be serving on the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor. In preparation for the 2017 legislative session, which begins in January, interim study committee members meet to examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and identify potential legislation. “As a member of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2016 Ober: Noble County farm receives distinguished award STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2016) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) congratulates the Robinson family from Noble County for their designation as a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2016 Rep. Ober welcomes student pages to the Statehouse STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2016) — State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Amber Hoopengardner,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 16, 2016 Rep. Ober appointed to advisory task force STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2016) – Chief Justice of Indiana Loretta H. Rush has appointed Indiana State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) to the newly created Advisory Task Force on Remote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 9, 2016 Rep. Ober honors Flint & Walling with resolution STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2016) – Indiana State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) honored Flint & Walling Inc. with a resolution celebrating 150 years in

Dear Friends,

The 2016 legislative session is here and I would like your feedback on several important issues.

I am committed to keeping the momentum going this session as we work toward developing a responsible, comprehensive and sustainable plan to maintain and improve our roads and bridges. As the Crossroads of America, our infrastructure plays a key role in our state's economy.

Dear Friend,

Do you know that you have the power to save up to three lives by donating just one pint of blood?
 
More than 41,000 blood donations are needed everyday in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross.

Earning on-the-job work experience is an important part of building your resume and finding jobs after college graduation. One way to gain this work experience is through a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives.

In particular, the House Republican Internship Program provides a tremendous opportunity for students to gain experience within a variety of fields and all majors are welcome to apply. There are five different types of internships available including legislative, communications, information technology, policy and fiscal policy. 

On July 1 of this year, House Enrolled Act 1305, what some are calling the left-lane law, went into effect. This newly passed legislation permits police officers to issue tickets to left-lane drivers who fail to move over into the right lane if another vehicle is overtaking them.

Within our community and state, meth continues to be a major concern. In 2014, there were more than 1,400 meth lab seizures in Indiana. In House District 82, three counties –Noble, Allen and Elkhart– were among the top 10 counties with the most lab seizures in the state.

These troubling statistics have motivated multiple state legislators to work on a variety of bills to combat meth use. Unfortunately, as state leaders, it can be challenging to find a solution that addresses drug production and abuse while limiting government infringement on law-abiding citizens. 

The 2015 legislative session is over, and I am proud of the strides we made to improve our community and state. Before session began, the House Republicans vowed to pass an honestly balanced budget, increase our investment to education, strengthen our ethics laws and address some of the public safety concerns impacting Indiana. I am proud that we were able to fulfill our promises, and I would like to take this opportunity to discuss some of what we achieved to make Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family.

On May 7, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce will be announcing their rankings of the top 100 businesses that are considered the best places to work in Indiana. I am proud to say that Kendall Electric, which provides services to our community, is on this list and received this distinguished recognition.

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) congratulates the Michael and Madonna Gross family from Allen County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann at the Indiana Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE - “I was pleased to serve on the Ways and Means Committee and contribute to HB 1001, benefitting all Hoosiers. House Republicans created an honestly balanced budget that funded education and public safety priorities while maintaining Indiana’s healthy reserves. 

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) authored legislation that makes changes to Indiana’s election law, most notably, straight ticket voting. House Bill (HB) 1008, co-authored by State Reps. Kathy Kreag Richardson (R-Noblesville) and Milo Smith (R-Columbus), passed out of the House with a vote of 59-35.

As a lawmaker, my goal is to author and support legislation that addresses the concerns of Hoosiers, changes our state for the better and is good, sound policy. Some of the best concepts for legislation evolves from the feedback and input I receive back in my district. House Bill (HB) 1008 is a bill that I feel meets these guidelines by working to make much needed updates to our current voting and election laws.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) has authored a bill to address a local concern involving wineries and distilleries. House Bill (HB) 1053 would allow farm wineries, microbreweries and artisan distilleries to serve their beer, wine or liquor at the same service bar without requiring a structure to separate the service of beer and wine. The bill passed unanimously out of the Indiana House of Representatives. 

STATEHOUSE – “I echo Governor Pence’s emphasis to continue increasing job opportunities for Hoosiers..."

New motor laws in the New Year The new year has begun which brings with it a clean slate and many exciting opportunities. A new year also means laws that recently went into effect on Jan. 1. One of my 2015 New Year’s resolutions is to keep you more informed about what is happening in the Legislature, so I wanted to provide you with some information

Start Date: 11/26/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 11/26/2014Reducing your winter energy bills I remember thinking this past winter would never end. I constantly worried about my pipes freezing so I made sure to run a drip from my faucet. This year the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a similar winter and I hope that being prepared for the freezing

Start Date: 11/20/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 11/20/2014Rep. Ober appointed to new leadership role STATEHOUSE – House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced that State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) will be serving in a new leadership role as an Assistant Majority Whip. These positions are appointed biennially by the Speaker

Start Date: 11/18/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 11/18/2014Rep. Ober sworn in on Organization Day STATEHOUSE – State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) joined fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day where all 100 members of the Indiana House were sworn in by Chief Justice Loretta Rush. Rep. Ober represents House District 82

Start Date: 11/13/2014 Start Time: 4:00 PMEnd Date: 11/13/2014 End Time: 4:00 PMRep. Ober attends groundbreaking ceremony STATEHOUSE –State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. “I am glad I had the opportunity to be a part of the groundbreaking

Start Date: 10/31/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 10/31/2014Strengthening education for Hoosier students As new technologies emerge, our society is more connected than ever before. Technology enables us to communicate in ways that were once considered science fiction. New words have entered our vocabulary, such as Skype and Face Time, and we have the

Start Date: 9/26/2014 Start Time: 9:30 AMEnd Date: 9/26/2014 End Time: 9:30 AMGain experience with the House of Representatives I recently had the opportunity to spend time with a few of our House staffers as they were recruiting potential interns for the Indiana House of Representatives. The Job and Internship Fair, hosted by Indiana University Purdue

Start Date: 9/5/2014 Start Time: 11:30 AMEnd Date: 9/5/2014 End Time: 11:30 AMMoving Indiana forward on education As your state representative, I am always working to find solutions that are best for our community and state. Our state constitution emphasizes education, knowledge and learning as being essential to the preservation of a free government, and

Start Date: 8/13/2014 Start Time: 4:00 PMEnd Date: 8/13/2014 End Time: 4:00 PMRep. Ober congratulates local family on farm preservation award STATEHOUSE - State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) congratulates the Feightner Farm of Noble County for receiving the 2014 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. The award was presented by Indiana Landmarks and

Start Date: 8/5/2014 Start Time: 8:30 AMEnd Date: 8/5/2014 End Time: 8:30 AMRep. Ober congratulates local family on long-standing farm STATEHOUSE - State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) congratulates the Renkenberger family from Noble County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann in the Farm Bureau

Start Date: 6/27/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 6/27/2014 End Time: 8:00 AMGrateful for our public safety officials I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the fire department chiefs of Kendallville and Albion at the Statehouse. Both Steve Bushong and Mike Riehm have committed their lives to keeping Hoosiers in our community safe, and it was great

Start Date: 6/27/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 6/27/2014 End Time: 8:00 AMRep. Ober appointed as interim committee chairman EDITOR’S NOTE: Please include the following statement from State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) in response to the 2014 Interim Committee Assignment announcement. STATEHOUSE - “I am grateful for the opportunity

Start Date: 6/17/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 6/17/2014 End Time: 8:00 AMMeth lab registration bill signed into law STATEHOUSE – House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1141, co-authored by State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion), which addresses properties that have been affected by methamphetamine, was signed into law by Governor Pence. “Prospective

Start Date: 5/30/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 5/30/2014 End Time: 8:00 AMMaking Indiana great for veterans Memorial Day is a time of reflection. Whether you spent the day with your family or relaxed outside, it is important to remember the reason for the holiday; those who wore the uniform and paid the ultimate price to defend our country and way of

STATEHOUSE – House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, co-authored by State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion), was signed into law by Governor Pence at the 122nd Fighter Base in Fort Wayne. 

The other day, I was introduced to a YouTube video created by the Cardstore. It started by introducing a fake job position for a Director of Operations and then began interviewing applicants. The position had outlandish, demanding obligations requiring the hired person to work 135 or more hours a week, remain on call at all times and in turn receive no medical or dental benefits or paid vacations. 

None of the applicants interviewed in the end seemed interested. In fact, most found the position too challenging or unfair. What was the real-life position being described? Motherhood. 

Start Date: 4/11/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 4/11/2014Bill protecting students with allergies signed in to law STATEHOUSE – House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1323 authored by State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) allowing epinephrine in institutions of higher education was signed in to law. HEA 1323 establishes guidelines to better protect college

Start Date: 3/28/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 3/28/2014 End Time: 8:00 AMA look back at session At the end of the 2014 legislative session, I took a look back at all the General Assembly was able to accomplish for Indiana. We headed in to session with a plan – an agenda listing items of the highest importance for our state – and the

Start Date: 3/27/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 3/27/2014 End Time: 8:00 AMHoosier farmers recognized for achievements STATEHOUSE — State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) congratulates Arthur L. Troyer of Noble County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. Rep. Ober joined Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Ted McKinney at the

Start Date: 2/28/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 2/28/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM In Indiana, we often highlight the fact that we have one of the most business-friendly economic climates in the Midwest. Over the past decade, we have focused on policies incentivizing companies from across the country to relocate and grow in our great state. Last

Start Date: 2/26/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 2/26/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – Sydney Williams from Kendallville served as a page this week for State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) in the Indiana House of Representatives. “It was great having Sydney visit the Statehouse,” said Rep. Ober. “Our

Start Date: 2/24/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 2/24/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1323 authored by State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) passed out of the Senate with amendments and will now come back to the House for concurrence. HB 1323 allows higher education entities to develop policies on their

Start Date: 2/14/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 2/14/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM It has been a rough, dangerous winter so far, and all our road crews deserve the utmost gratitude. Even with many layers of ice and record-breaking amounts of snow, our road crews have worked around the clock to keep our streets clear and our communities safe. As

Start Date: 2/12/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 2/12/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) had five Girl Scouts from House District 82 serve as pages this week: Breanna Hull, Alyson Robinson, Chanda Keener, Sierra Gonzalez and Katelyn Cooper. “It was great seeing Girl Scouts from our

Start Date: 1/31/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 1/31/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – Doug Keenan, pastor of the Ritter Berean Baptist Church in Albion, led the Indiana House of Representatives in prayer from the House floor Tuesday. Pastor Keenan was asked to lead the House’s invocation by State Representative Dave Albion

Start Date: 1/31/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 1/31/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM The 2014 legislative session is already almost half over, which doesn’t even seem possible. It has been a whirlwind of activity, full of interesting debates and late nights. I’ve been working on a wide variety of topics, and I would like to share with you

Start Date: 1/30/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 1/30/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1323 authored by State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) passed out of the House Thursday with a unanimous vote. HB 1323 allows higher education entities to develop policies on their campuses relating to who can administer

Start Date: 1/23/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 1/23/2014 STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1126 authored by State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) passed out of the House this week with a 91-3 vote. HB 1126 ensures that an employer who fails to make timely wage payments to an employee in bad faith may be ordered by a court to pay

Start Date: 1/14/2014 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 1/14/2014 End Time: 8:00 AM Please include the following statement from State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) in response to Governor Pence’s State of the State address: STATEHOUSE – “Indiana has established itself as a pro-business and tax-friendly leader with

Start Date: 12/20/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 12/20/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM The last year was certainly a whirlwind of activity. Almost a year ago, I packed my bags and headed to Indianapolis for my first session as your state representative. For four months I spent my weeks traveling between our district and the Statehouse, learning about

Start Date: 12/11/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 12/11/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) presented the family of Mr. Don Moore with a Sagamore of the Wabash award today, the most prestigious award given by the Office of Governor Mike Pence. Rep. Ober presented the award to Mr. Moore’s family during

Start Date: 12/10/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 12/10/2013 End Time: 8:00 AMSTATEHOUSE – State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) has been named to the House Ways and Means Committee by Speaker of the House Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis). Rep. Ober is filling the Ways and Means seat left by State Rep. Phyllis Pond who passed away in September

Start Date: 11/19/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 11/19/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) joined fellow lawmakers today for the first official day of the 2014 legislative session. Known as Organization Day, this is Speaker of the House Brian Bosma’s opportunity to share his goals and expectations

Start Date: 11/15/2013 Start Time: 8:30 AMEnd Date: 11/15/2013 End Time: 8:30 AM In less than two weeks, most of us will be sitting around a table laden with a traditional Thanksgiving feast, spending quality time with family members and reminiscing about days gone by and making plans for 2014. After the dishes are done and the leftovers are wrapped up

Start Date: 11/1/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 11/1/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM Dear Editor, In the news last week was a brief piece about Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann making stops in Noble and LaGrange Counties as part of her Listen and Learn Tour. This tour of all 92 counties in Indiana to meet with local business leaders and elected officials is quite an

Start Date: 11/1/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 11/1/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) is pleased to announce that many schools in House District 82 will be receiving portions of the $9 million in grant funding through the Secured School Safety Grant Program “This is extremely positive news for parents,

Start Date: 10/11/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 10/11/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM This November marks the halfway point of my first term in office, which doesn’t seem possible. I am still very grateful for the opportunity to serve as your voice in the General Assembly. It’s a responsibility that I take seriously and I strive every day to live up

Start Date: 9/27/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 9/27/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM Last month, I had the privilege of bringing Noble County Commissioner Chad Kline to a School Safety Interim Study Committee meeting. It’s not every day that I have the opportunity to accompany members of our community to the Statehouse on a quest for knowledge. I’d

Start Date: 9/25/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 9/25/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM For the past 35 years, State Representative Phyllis Pond has faithfully served Hoosiers of northeast Indiana. Rep. Pond was the longest serving female state representative in the history of Indiana and the first female lawmaker to earn a seat in the front row in the House

Start Date: 8/30/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 8/30/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM Some of you might remember an article that ran at the very beginning of the 2013 legislative session highlighting Representative Phyllis Pond and myself as the longest-serving Republican representative and the youngest representative respectively. The intro of “the tried

Start Date: 8/7/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 8/7/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Dave Ober (R-Albion) congratulates the Barrett family from Fort Wayne for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Gina Sheets at the Indiana State Fair today. The Hoosier

Start Date: 7/25/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 7/25/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM You probably heard about the recent incident involving an active methamphetamine lab at the Noble County Fair. I wish I could say that this is a rare occurrence in our community, and that events like this are unlikely to be repeated, but over the past few years there has been a

Start Date: 7/19/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 7/19/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM In the last few weeks before school starts and the hectic schedules of busy families take over, I would like to suggest one more vacation for you to take - a visit to one of the more than 7,000 state parks spread out across the United States. State parks are an important part

Start Date: 7/5/2013 All DayEnd Date: 7/5/2013 Note to reader: This is the second part of a three part series focusing on changes to our laws from the legislative session. This week focuses on education and the final part will focus on jobs. As summer vacation nears the halfway point, teachers will begin transforming their classrooms with new themes,

Start Date: 7/1/2013 All DayEnd Date: 7/1/2013 Note to reader: This is part of a three part series focusing on changes to our laws from the legislative session. This week focuses on veterans, part two will focus on education, and part three will focus on jobs. Around this time of year, the weather tends to shift from temperate to hot. Like many, when I

Start Date: 6/25/2013 All DayEnd Date: 6/25/2013 STATEHOUSE — House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) appointed State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Labor and Economic Development Committee (LEDC). Appointed to serve a two-year term, Rep. Ober will coordinate with other members

Start Date: 6/21/2013 All DayEnd Date: 6/21/2013 I recently attended a meeting of the West Lakes Association to discuss what was accomplished in the just-finished legislative session. Our discussion centered primarily on recent flooding in the area and key policy changes at the state level that would aid local decision makers in more effective water

Start Date: 6/7/2013 All DayEnd Date: 6/7/2013 The legislative process is a changing landscape. Issues take shape from a multitude of places: current events, the media, public interest or even a reaction from another level of government. The votes cast on each issue represent a final snapshot, but the work that goes on in-between votes is just as important.

Start Date: 5/31/2013 All DayEnd Date: 5/31/2013 In the past few years, human trafficking has become a worldwide issue that needs to be addressed before it becomes a larger problem for Indiana. This session, the General Assembly worked to strengthen our state’s trafficking laws through a bill I co-sponsored. With human trafficking being the

Start Date: 5/24/2013 All DayEnd Date: 5/24/2013 Kendallville, a city packed with a rich and vibrant history, is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. From humble beginnings, Kendallville emerged to become Noble County’s largest city, and with a population of nearly 10,000, it plays a dynamic role in growing the Hoosier economy. This session, I

Start Date: 5/21/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 5/21/2013 End Time: 11:59 PMA look at Indiana’s education system Every year, the Legislature looks at Indiana’s education system and analyzes ways to improve so more students graduate high school and pass important tests – like ISTEP+, IREAD-3 and AP exams – to realize their future

Start Date: 5/13/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 5/13/2013 End Time: 11:59 PMIndiana recognized as a national leader Adding to the accolades already received, Indiana was recently ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine. The "Best &

Start Date: 5/8/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 5/8/2013 End Time: 11:59 PM Freshman lawmaker’s first bill signed into law STATEHOUSE – Governor Mike Pence signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1589, known as the Ports of Indiana Procurement and Public Works Bill, into law today. State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) was the

Start Date: 5/2/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 5/2/2013 End Time: 11:59 PMVeterans to receive financial assistance for higher education STATEHOUSE – Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 177, legislation expanding in-state college tuition opportunities for veterans, was signed today by Gov. Mike Pence at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Start Date: 4/27/2013 All DayEnd Date: 4/27/2013 STATEHOUSE - Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), announced the end of session, or Sine Die on Saturday morning, closing out a year of priorities achieved. The House Republican agenda, which was released in October, centered on making Indiana a stronger state for

Start Date: 4/18/2013 All DayEnd Date: 4/18/2013 For a high school senior, the world is full of opportunities; and can be a bit overwhelming. What am I going to do after I graduate from high school? Find a job? Go to college? How can I best prepare for my future? There are a lot of questions that need to be asked that graduates must answer. Whether you have

Start Date: 4/18/2013 All DayEnd Date: 4/18/2013 STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann held a press conference yesterday regarding the expansion of Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund. The U.S. Department of the Treasury identified Indiana as one of 18 states plus the District of Columbia, that had been most affected by the downturn of the economy. State

Start Date: 4/17/2013 All DayEnd Date: 4/17/2013 STATEHOUSE – State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) congratulates Courier from Kendallville for receiving the WorkOne Achievement Award. In a ceremony yesterday, 12 Hoosier companies and 12 individuals were recognized for their commitment to job creation as well as utilizing WorkOne’s

Start Date: 4/11/2013 All DayEnd Date: 4/11/2013 STATEHOUSE – Governor Mike Pence recently signed Senate Bill 509 into law, a bill co-sponsored by State Representative David Ober (R-Albion). Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 509 will provide law enforcement officials with the ability to investigate human trafficking cases of a child less than 18 years old.

Start Date: 4/10/2013 All Day End Date: 4/10/2013 STATEHOUSE – Legislation updating the official title of land surveyors, to better describe their present responsibilities, was signed into law by Governor Mike Pence today. Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 558, Sponsored by State Representative David Ober (R-Albion), will go into effect July 1,

Start Date: 4/3/2013 All Day End Date: 4/3/2013 Every session brings about change for Hoosiers. Although the word “change” is sometimes perceived negatively, as Winston Churchill once said, “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often,” and I firmly believe that we should continually evaluate how we

Start Date: 3/26/2013 All Day End Date: 3/26/2013 STATEHOUSE – State Representative David Ober’s (R-Albion) first bill passed out of the General Assembly today receiving a 45-2 vote in the Senate. House Bill (HB) 1589, known as the Ports of Indiana Procurement and Public Works Bill, will now go to governor’s desk and wait

Start Date: 3/5/2013 All DayEnd Date: 3/5/2013 STATEHOUSE – House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 19 recognizing Kendallville’s 150th anniversary was presented to city representatives by the General Assembly on Monday. State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) authored the resolution and presented it with Kendallville Mayor Suzanne Handshoe on the

Start Date: 2/28/2013 All DayEnd Date: 2/28/2013 STATEHOUSE – Freshman State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) passed his first bill unanimously through the House earlier this week. House Bill (HB) 1589, known as the Ports of Indiana Procurement and Public Works Bill, will now go to the Senate for further consideration. “Coming to the

Start Date: 2/25/2013 All DayEnd Date: 2/25/2013 While driving through my district to meet with constituents, I have acquainted myself with our local roads and the condition they are in. I know many of them are overdue for repair and understand the importance they have in our community. Without drivable roads, students would have difficulty getting to

Start Date: 2/11/2013 All DayEnd Date: 2/11/2013 We live in a society with innumerable possibilities at our fingertips, and it can be difficult to know which direction to move forward in. After college, what happens next? If college is not right for me, where can I find a job? These are formidable life-questions that we all eventually have to address. I

Start Date: 2/4/2013 All DayEnd Date: 2/4/2013 STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1560 authored by State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and co-authored by Rep. David Ober (R-Albion) passed out of the House today with a 90-0 vote. HB 1560, Rollovers of School Retirement Accounts, allows employees of a school corporation to invest their retirement funds

Start Date: 1/29/2013 All DayEnd Date: 1/29/2013 STATEHOUSE – State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) and House legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse today in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to promote awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, last year 35,000 Hoosiers

Start Date: 1/28/2013 All DayEnd Date: 1/28/2013 I have a tremendous amount of respect for my father. Owning a small business, Ober Land Surveying, he persevered to accomplish his goal through hard work and determination. Like everything in life, there are ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ and according to my father, owning a business is no

Start Date: 1/18/2013 All DayEnd Date: 1/18/2013 Sunday, I was saddened at the loss of a dear Kendallville community member named Don Moore. His passion for life was almost tangible, and his constant optimism and humor inspired countless peoples’ lives touching everyone he came in contact with. I am humbled to have known him; encouraged by his

Start Date: 1/10/2013 All DayEnd Date: 1/10/2013 Beginning my career as a freshman lawmaker, I intend to listen, learn and communicate to my constituents as much as possible. The first week of session started off a bit slow with committees just starting to meet and bills continuing to be filed. There are many new things to learn and processes to adapt to.

Start Date: 12/31/2012 All DayEnd Date: 12/31/2012 STATEHOUSE — State Rep. David Ober (R-Albion) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity. “The House Page Program provides an excellent

Start Date: 12/4/2012 All DayEnd Date: 12/4/2012 STATEHOUSE — House Republican Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced committee members for the Indiana House Republican caucus, and Rep. David Ober (R-Albion) has been selected to serve as the Vice Chairman of Labor, Employment and Pensions – a position previously held by now Lt.

Start Date: 11/20/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 11/20/2012 STATEHOUSE – Indiana Legislators were sworn in today, Organization Day, which marks the first meeting for the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson. “Just like a responsible family, we will

Start Date: 8/9/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 8/9/2012 End Time: 11:59 PMSTATEHOUSE — Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and Agriculture Director Joe Kelsay honored the Raber Farm at Wednesday’s Hoosier Homestead Award Ceremony at the Indiana State Fair. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families with farms that have been owned by

Start Date: 3/8/2012End Date: 3/8/2012 STATEHOUSE—Rep. Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) was honored today by the Indiana House of Representatives for his 40 years of dedicated service to the State of Indiana and House District 82. In his four decades of public service, Rep. Espich has served as Chairman of the House Labor Committee, Chairman of the House

Start Date: 2/28/2012End Date: 2/28/2012 STATEHOUSE—Several pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) to help Hoosiers deal with various taxing issues, passed out of the House today. Senate Bill (SB) 98 allows a county to use property taxes and miscellaneous revenue deposited in the county general fund for the maintenance of

Start Date: 2/1/2012 End Date: 2/1/2012 STATEHOUSE—Rep. Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) legislation to provide additional funding to state fair stage collapse victims and full day kindergarten, while also improving the Automatic Taxpayer Refund adopted last year, passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives today with a 96-2 vote.

Start Date: 1/31/2012 End Date: 1/31/2012 STATEHOUSE—House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jeff Espich’s (R-Uniondale) legislation concerning tax administration passed the Indiana House of Representatives with a 90-5 vote late Monday night. Included in this legislation are many taxpayer friendly provisions relating to property

Start Date: 1/25/2012End Date: 1/25/2012 STATEHOUSE—Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) proposed an amendment to House Bill 1376, which he authored, during committee today. The amendment provides additional funding to state fair stage collapse victims and full day kindergarten, while also improving the Automatic

Start Date: 9/6/2011 All DayEnd Date: 9/6/2011State Rep. Jeff Espich, Chairman of the State Budget Committee, has announced a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 8 to review the recent tuition increases adopted by Indiana's public universities. State statute requires the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) to recommend tuition targets for all

Start Date: 6/17/2011 All DayEnd Date: 6/17/2011STATEHOUSE-There has been a considerable amount of clamoring in recent days about funding for the CHOICE home health care program. Some advocacy groups, including the association representing the regional Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) that administer the CHOICE program, have claimed that the Family and Social

Start Date: 4/29/2011 All DayEnd Date: 4/29/2011STATEHOUSE-House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) and Vice Chairman Suzanne Crouch (R-Evansville) brought home a victory to taxpayers as the 2011 legislative session adjourned Sine Die shortly after passing their proposed state budget bill today. "We committed to our promise to not raise

Start Date: 4/4/2011 All DayEnd Date: 4/4/2011We have heard a lot of emotional issues this week in the House chamber, perhaps making the discussion surrounding the budget a bit mundane. But it's still an important issue that deserves consideration, debate and support. Crafting and passing a budget is a very lengthy process. The State Budget Committee began

Start Date: 3/30/2011 All DayEnd Date: 3/30/2011House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Espich's (R-Uniondale) legislation to help protect taxpayer rights passed out of the House today with a 96-1 vote. "In a trying economy, we need to do all we can to protect the Hoosier taxpayer, in addition to making local government more efficient," said Chairman Espich. "I

Start Date: 3/30/2011 All DayEnd Date: 3/30/2011House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) passed his $27.9 billion, two-year budget bill out of the House today with a 60-37 vote. "We have been diligent throughout this process to create a balanced budget that, most importantly, does not include tax increases on already struggling Hoosier

Start Date: 3/23/2011 All DayEnd Date: 3/23/2011STATEHOUSE-Chairman Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) presented the state budget bill, or House Bill 1001, today in the Senate Appropriations Committee. During today's presentation, state senators were able to ask Chairman Espich and Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Linton) questions regarding different aspects of the

Start Date: 2/24/2011 All DayEnd Date: 2/24/2011 "If we were to adopt these amendments, the state would go broke-in addition to damaging our credit rating and further inhibiting our ability to bring in jobs. But we are willing to have an open discussion about these amendments when the Democrats decide to return to the Statehouse." After hearing news that

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Start Date: 1/3/2011 All DayEnd Date: 1/3/2011 Newly-elected Speaker of the House Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) took today's ceremony to emphasize to all members how the legislature must go beyond the usual and, instead, become dedicated public servants to the citizens of Indiana. In September, the House Republican Caucus released their legislative plan,

Start Date: 4/27/2010 All DayEnd Date: 4/27/2010After watching the proceedings in Washington D.C., I feel compelled to let my fellow citizens know how the federal health insurance reform bill will impact Indiana. We already have a tight budget and now the spending mandates contained in the bill will likely lead to further cuts to K-12 education. The

Start Date: 4/26/2010 All DayEnd Date: 4/26/2010Sine Die, or adjourned, shortly after midnight on Friday, March 12. In the final hours of session, legislators passed House Bill 1367 by a 97-0 vote to allow schools the flexibility to transfer money between various funds to make up for reduced revenue. In addition, Senate Bill 23 passed by an 85-12 vote to

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Start Date: 3/24/2009 All DayEnd Date: 3/24/2009STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2009) - Rep. Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale) today joined the Indiana General Assembly in honoring the families of Indiana soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice defending their country, especially those fighting the war on terrorism. In a resolution, the Indiana General Assembly offered

Start Date: 2/5/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/5/2009(STATEHOUSE) Feb 5, 2009 - An amendment that will help area families with job creation and retention programs passed the Indiana House of Representatives today by a 99-0 vote.House Republicans successfully amended HB 1656 to send money to local units of government for local road projects. Under this amendment

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Start Date: 1/7/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/7/2009(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 7, 2009 - Rep. Jeff Espich (R-Uniondale), along with his House colleagues, opened the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly today at the Statehouse. Rep. Espich starts the session with a number of goals that aim to control government spending and maintain high-quality services to Hoosier

Start Date: 2/22/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/22/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 30, 2008 - Property tax reform in Indiana took a blow Tuesday night as House Joint Resolution 1, was not called down for a vote. "I am disappointed House Speaker, B. Patrick Bauer (D- South Bend), did not allow the resolution to move forward," said Rep. Jeff Espich (R - Uniondale). "This

Start Date: 1/25/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/25/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 24, 2008 - Hoosiers are a step closer to property tax relief after the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday passed House Bill 1001, co-authored by Rep. Jeff Espich (R- Uniondale), by a vote of 93-1. The bill now heads to the Indiana Senate.The bill contains about $700 million in new

Start Date: 1/18/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/18/2008 "During this session, there is nothing more important than providing reasonable and effective solutions to Indiana's property tax crisis. Under the current cut and cap proposal homeowners will see an immediate reduction in their property tax bills by one-third. This is a good starting point and the general

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Start Date: 1/10/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/10/2008 "This session is 100% about property taxes," said Rep. Espich. "The governor has supplied us with a great base to serve as a starting point in his cut and cap property tax plan. My focus and time will be spent on property taxes throughout the session to ensure that reform is long lasting and permanent. I

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