Heath VanNatter

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2026) – A resolution co-authored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security recently passed the House Ways and Means Committee. It also urges Congress to commit to establishing an effective regular order for budgeting.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2026) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 30, 2025) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 30, 2025) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2025) – Cass County received $1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2025) – Greentown received $835,610 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2025) – Local communities received over $2.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2025) – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Tippecanoe County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 9, 2025) – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 14, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Tippecanoe County legislators. 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2025) – Cass County schools recently received more than $162,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2025) – Howard County schools recently received more than $376,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2025) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2025) – States Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2025) – Tippecanoe County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2025) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2025) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) is commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2025) – The Indiana House recently passed legislation to safeguard Hoosiers' water supply and improve oversight on how it's regulated, according to Tippecanoe County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Clinton County over $2.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded over $1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Tippecanoe County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Howard County and Kokomo over $2.9 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $3.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Carroll County and Delphi over $2.9 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Heath Vannatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Tipton County communities over $2.3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Heath Vannatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved State Rep. Heath VanNatter's (R-Kokomo) resolution to rename a section of State Road 75 in honor of fallen Carroll County sheriff's deputy Noah C. Rainey.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 8, 2024) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said Tipton County will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of $1.5 million in recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 8, 2024) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said Carroll County will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of more than $129,000 in recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Cass County schools recently received more than $142,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Howard County schools recently received more than $341,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette).

STATEHOUSE (July 5, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws that took effect this week.

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws that took effect this week.

STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2024) – Purdue University may move forward on nine capital projects following a meeting of the State Budget Committee on Friday, including the new, $168 million Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business Building, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Carroll County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Cass County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost of more than $1.3 million in state funding supported by State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Clinton County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Howard County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Tipton County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Tippecanoe County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2024) – State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – Kokomo legislators invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session. 

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to local Tipton County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 27, 2023) – State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 27, 2023) – Purdue University can take off with its plans to make much-needed improvements and expansions at the West Lafayette campus with the help of nearly $350 million in newly approved state funding, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2023) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 18, 2023) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2023) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) is seeking interns to join him at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2023) – The McCain Farm in Carroll County recently received Hoosier Homestead centennial and sesquicentennial awards for being in operation since 1858, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2023) – Tipton County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2023) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2023) – State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2023) – State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

STATEHOUSE (July 12, 2023) – New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2023) – New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

State Rep. Heath Vannatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed William Henry Harrison High School student Ashley Gregory to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program.  

State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

Tippecanoe County communities are set to receive over $2.2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Howard County is set to receive over $982,000 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $1.3 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Carroll County and Delphi are set to receive over $1.9 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) –Tipton County is set to receive $999,706 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 30, 2023) – Sharpsville native Toby Holman is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2023 legislative session.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by Tippecanoe County legislators to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2023) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday unanimously supported efforts to memorialize Chief Warrant Officer Donald L. Mills for his military service by naming a bridge on State Road 29 after the local war hero.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) – State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) – Tippecanoe County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2022) – More than $900,000 is headed to Howard County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2022) – Tippecanoe County is receiving $1 million to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 2, 2022) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) today received appointments to chair key House standing committees.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2022) – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 21, 2022) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourages college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2022) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2022) – State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Don Lehe (R-Brookston) invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2022) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2022) – Cass County legislators invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2022) – Longstanding Clinton County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon).

STATEHOUSE (July 12, 2022) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new and notable state laws, which are now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (July 12, 2022) – Local lawmakers said Hoosiers should be aware of several new and notable state laws, which are now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2022) – Kokomo lawmakers said Hoosiers should be aware of several new and notable state laws, which are now in effect.

Note to the Press – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) provided the following statements today after Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his plan to call state lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a special session to provide inflation relief to Hoosier taxpayers:

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – Cass County legislators today joined the majority of Indiana's lawmakers in successfully overriding the governor's veto of legislation protecting the integrity of girls' sports.

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) today joined the majority of Indiana's lawmakers in successfully overriding the governor's veto of legislation protecting the integrity of girls' sports.

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) today joined the majority of Indiana's lawmakers in successfully overriding the governor's veto of legislation protecting the integrity of girls' sports.

STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2022) – Howard County students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 18, 2022) – Frankfort High School student Kenya Garcia, who is an aspiring teacher, is among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 28, 2022) – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Clinton County thanks to over $8.9 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2022) – 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 (April 5, 2022) – 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 (April 5, 2022) – 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 (April 5, 2022) – 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 (March 16, 2022) – Artwork by a local artist will soon be displayed at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2022) – Kokomo County lawmakers recently voted in support of passing the largest tax cut in the state's history, sending the $1 billion tax-relief package to the governor where it could soon become law.

 STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2022) – Cass County lawmakers are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant they helped create.

 STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2022) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant they helped create.

 STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2022) – Howard County legislators are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant they helped create.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2022) – Northwestern High School graduate Elijah Collins is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2022) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2022) – Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax-cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to Carroll County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2022) – Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax-cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to Clinton County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2022) – Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax-cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to Cass County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2022) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation co-authored by State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) to help address jail overcrowding and boost local resources to fight crime.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 1, 2021) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) announced today that he is co-authoring legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and protect Hoosier workers.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 5, 2021) – Local communities will receive more than $1 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to Cass County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. X, 2021) – Local communities will receive more than $884,000 in state matching grants to steer toward road improvement projects, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Kokomo will receive $829,000 in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to Howard County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2021) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2021) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2021) – Longstanding Howard County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Cass County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2021) – Howard County lawmakers invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2021) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2021) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the new state budget and those supporting gun owners, individual rights and small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2021) – "Hoosiers work hard every day to provide for their families. Their tax dollars are the reason we can fund our schools, pave roads, have safe communities, and much more. That's why it's so important for Indiana to continue living within its means, paying down debt and wisely investing in our state's future. We are in a strong economic position, and I'm encouraged that taxpayers will receive a well-deserved refund. Next session, I look forward to looking at ways to provide meaningful and sustainable tax relief," said State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero).

"Other states would bend over backwards to be in the position Indiana finds itself in today. This refund is a result of an incredibly strong economy and all that conservative fiscal leadership has done and continues to do for taxpayers. Additionally, paying down pension liabilities will allow state lawmakers to explore ways to lower taxes for all Hoosiers," said State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).

"An extra $170 or $340 could mean a lot, especially to low- and middle-income Hoosiers. Today's report shows our economy is not only making a comeback, it's running at a record-setting pace. It's great to see more and more businesses fully operating and Hoosiers back to work. Good government means looking out for taxpayers, and this refund is about keeping our commitment to them and fiscal responsibility," said State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2021) – A bill breaking down barriers for young, low-income workers looking to obtain in-demand job skills is now law, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). 

STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2021) – Legislation establishing a state health improvement plan and a $50 million grant program targeting Hoosiers' most critical health challenges is now law, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).  

STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2021) – Legislation establishing a state health improvement plan and a $50 million grant program is now law, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).  

STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $1.1 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). 

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – "Governor Holcomb has done a great job leading Indiana through this pandemic with thoughtful and methodical action. He laid out a clear road map Tuesday that shows our way out of this public health crisis that gives power back to local governments, so they can determine the best way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 based on their data. This plan strikes a proper balance by lifting certain restrictions in the coming weeks, while continuing the state's public health emergency to ensure Indiana can continue to have access to federal dollars, which will be instrumental in helping some of our hardest hit Hoosiers," Karickhoff said.

 "Like many in our community, I am happy that an end to the statewide mask mandate and capacity restrictions will come in the next few weeks. We are now more than a year into this public health crisis, and our COVID-19 metrics continue to move in an encouraging direction. With this progress and more vaccines heading to our state, locals are well prepared to mitigate the effects of the virus based on their own unique data," VanNatter said.

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) — Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – A longstanding Howard County farm was recently presented a Hoosier Homestead award for operating for 100 years, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). 

STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2021) – A bill that would incorporate civics education into Hoosier students' middle school curriculum recently passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2021) — Some apprenticeship programs are now considered qualified expenses for funds saved through the CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plan, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 3, 2021) —The Indiana House of Representatives voted in favor of legislation that would establish the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program, which would support Indiana's jobs and economy, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2021) – A bill to provide Hoosiers with more transparency about their health care costs took a step forward Monday with the support of the House Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2021) —Indiana Grown recently launched the Shop Indiana Grown online marketplace connecting Hoosiers directly to local vendors and products, according to State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2020) – Local communities recently received more than $193,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Cass County lawmakers.  

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2020) — State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage Logansport High School seniors and families to attend a workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to learn more about financial aid options for students pursuing college.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 27, 2020) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said time is running out for local students to apply for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2020) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said time is running out for local students to apply for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. XX, 2020) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourages local and small meat-processing agribusinesses directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for a new grant to help offset costs.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2020) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage 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.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2020) — Several Clinton County projects expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward thanks to more than $2.9 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

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.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2020) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage Hoosier small-business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a program a no cost that provides direct technical support to help build their online presence.

STATEHOUSE (July  17, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to Cass County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more jobseekers and employers, according to Howard County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2020) – With many new laws effective this month, Cass County lawmakers said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, farmers and public safety officers.

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Howard County and local communities are eligible for more than $4.6 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Carroll County and local communities are eligible for $854,924 to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Clinton County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.7 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Cass County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.9 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 14, 2020) – Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (May 12, 2020) – Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2020) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) urge Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic.

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2020) – With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.  

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2020) – Cass County lawmakers encourage Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2020) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

Note to the press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement Thursday on his latest actions to address coronavirus and protect Hoosiers: 

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) in your coverage of the Fiat Chrysler Automobile's groundbreaking of its $400 million expansion and retooling of the Kokomo plant:

Photo Caption: (Left to right) State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) pair sneakers with their suits to help kick off February as National Cancer Prevention Month on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at the Statehouse.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) in your coverage of House Republicans selecting State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) as House speaker-elect:

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – The town of Colfax was recently awarded $88,452 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2019) – A new law could spur more economic development and jobs in the local area, according to lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2019) – State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) honored the Northwestern High School girls basketball team Tuesday at the Statehouse for winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship.

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2019) — The Indiana Senate recently supported State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter’s (R-Kokomo) legislation that would permit the Howard County courts to appoint a magistrate to assist with cases.

STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2019) — Ryan, Moore, Cook, Triplett and Albertson, LLP recently received the Governor’s Century Business Award for being in operation since 1902, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (March 27, 2019) – Local family farms were recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for more than 100 years, according to local legislators.

The Alice L. Maish and Myron E. Maish Farm, located in Russiaville and in operation since 1860, received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award. The Peters Farm, located in Kokomo and in operation since 1908, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – Two Carroll County family farms were recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for more than 100 years, according to local legislators.

The Carnell-Brown-Stone Farm, located in Camden and in operation since 1836, received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award. The Childers Farm, located in Delphi and in operation since 1919, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award.

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2019) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) 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 their daily tasks and met with VanNatter to learn more about the legislative process:

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2019) – Artwork by a local artist will soon be displayed at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

Peggy Hobson of Russiaville was selected to have her artwork decorate the Statehouse as part of Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s Hoosier Women Artists initiative. Hobson is the only Howard County artist represented this year.

STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2019) – The House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) to increase the police officers and firefighters pension benefits from the 1977 Fund.

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2019) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) received the National Federation of Independent Business’ Guardian of Small Business Award during a presentation ceremony at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

“Thousands of hardworking Hoosier entrepreneurs help drive Indiana’s economy,” said VanNatter, who serves as chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. “Promoting legislation that supports job creators, small business growth and economic development will continue to be my top priority.”

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2019) — The Indiana House of Representatives supported State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter’s (R-Kokomo) legislation allowing Howard County courts to appoint a magistrate to assist with cases.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – Local lawmakers encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – Local lawmakers encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) — In addition to serving as chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) was also named to serve on the House Environmental Affairs Committee and House Financial Institutions Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 3, 2018) — Local communities recently received more than $2.4 million in state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 30, 2018) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) was reappointed to serve as chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee.

As a small business owner, VanNatter says he understands many of the challenges facing Hoosier entrepreneurs and takes his experience to the committee, where he has served as chairman since 2016.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2018) – College students and recent graduates seeking an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives must submit their applications before the Oct. 31 deadline, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 7, 2018) – With deployment commitments from the country’s top-two cellular carriers, State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said Indiana is a national leader when it comes to 5G investments.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — Family farms from Howard County in operation for 100 years or more were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — Family farms from Cass County in operation for 100 years or more were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — The Need Family Farm was recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 102 years, according to State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2018) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (June 22, 2018) — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch presented a Golden Hoosier Award to Marilyn Skinner of Kokomo at the Statehouse Thursday for her service and commitment to the community, according to State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) and State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2018) – Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday ceremonially signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) updating Indiana Code concerning Hoosier chiropractors’ professional standards and scope of practice.

STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2018) — State Reps. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) honored the Northwestern High School girls basketball team on Monday at the Statehouse for winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2018) — State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2018) — State Rep. Heath VanNatter’s (R-Kokomo) proposal better ensuring swift and early detection of diseases in newborns could soon be law.

RAISING AWARENESS: (From left to right) State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo), Kevin Mahan (R-Hartford City) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) pair sneakers with their suits 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 National Association of Basketball Coaches. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 102 new cancer cases are diagnosed every day.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2018) — The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in support State Rep. Heath VanNatter’s (R-Kokomo) bill that would help better ensure swift and early detection of diseases in newborns.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2018) — The Kokomo Schools Corp. recently received a grant to expand early education programs, according to State Reps.  Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2017) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded three local communities grants for improvement projects, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 2, 2017) — The Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies recently named State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) its 2017 Legislator of the Year.

STATEHOUSE (July 12, 2017) —State Rep. Heath VanNatter’s (R-Kokomo) bill promoting the responsible expansion of clean water sources throughout the state was ceremonially signed into law today.

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) — State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2015) – State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) today announced Indiana will pay off its federal unemployment loan early leading to significant savings for Hoosier businesses.

 The State Budget Committee voted today to authorize a $250 million repayment of a federal unemployment loan prior to the Nov. 10 deadline. Karickhoff, who serves as chairman of the House Budget Subcommittee, and VanNatter joined House Republicans earlier this year in adding the early payoff option to the state’s budget.