Jim Pressel

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2021) – Legislation supporting jobs, employers and economic recovery by investing $60 million to expand the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program is now law, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2021) – Legislation supporting jobs, employers and economic recovery by investing $60 million to expand the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program is now law, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $8.8 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 5, 2021) – A bill to increase the availability of information on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) of students recently passed the General Assembly, said State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores).

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2021) – New Prairie High School graduate Sydney Moody is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2021 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) urges Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2021) – "With effective vaccines that will soon be eligible to all Hoosiers and the number of infections and deaths dropping daily, Indiana is now closer than ever to getting back on track. Ending the statewide mask mandate and lifting other restrictions on our hardworking businesses in early April is a welcomed decision, and it's time for us to responsibly move forward so we can fully recover from the impacts of the pandemic."

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – Longstanding LaPorte County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead Centennial Awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2021) — With the pandemic continuing to take a toll on mental health, State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourage Hoosiers to turn to Indiana's Be Well Crisis Helpline, a free and confidential resource already helping thousands of people across the state.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2021) — The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to remove needless regulations on children's refreshment stands.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 3, 2021) — Gov. Eric Holcomb this week appointed State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) to the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, where he will help address issues relating to transportation, the environment and economic development.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 21, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) was recently named to the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2020) – Starke County and the city of Knox recently received a combined total of $335,873 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Douglas Gutwein (R-Francesville).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2020) – Local communities recently received more than $2.1 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).  

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 4, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) was recently appointed to serve as chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2020) – Hoosiers can vote absentee-in-person at several locations across LaPorte and Starke counties until Nov. 2, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages communities in Northwest Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages local residents to register to vote or check their registration status before the Oct. 5 deadline using the state's online voter portal at IndianaVoters.com.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) said LaPorte County recently received a $250,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2020) – Knox Community School Corp. recently received more than $116,185 to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2020) – LaPorte Community School Corp. recently received more than $362,500 to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2020) – This new school year, State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) said there are opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to tutor young students in order to fulfill graduation requirements.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages Hoosier small-business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a free program that provides direct technical support to help build their online presence.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently announced the Good farm in LaPorte County is a recipient of the Centennial Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2020) – To help lower Indiana's high maternal and infant mortality rates, State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) said there are new resources available for Hoosier moms and their newborns.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 4, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (July 27, 2020) – According to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), 2020 Census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so.

STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) will serve on the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Commission, which works to improve transportation services for Hoosier Medicaid patients.

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) is helping warn local residents of utility scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic that is making the rounds.

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2020) – Starting July 1, Hoosiers cannot hold cell phones or other electronic devices while driving unless calling 911, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2020) – Coronavirus testing is now offered to all Hoosiers at OptumServe sites throughout the state, regardless of whether they are at high risk or symptomatic, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages Hoosiers who may be struggling to make ends meet and needing food assistance to turn to the state's recently launched Operation Food program for help.  

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.

Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment.

STATEHOUSE (May 11, 2020) – Starke County recently received $75,000 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2020) – Two local communities recently received $260,000 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

"With smaller budgets and less dense populations, our rural communities are currently facing very unique challenges as a result of this public health emergency," Pressel said. "This money will go a long way to help small businesses survive this crisis and ensure more Hoosiers can access critical online resources."

With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, northwest Indiana legislators said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) – Local communities were recently awarded over $1.2 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) – Local communities were recently awarded over $1.1 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2020) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 25, 2019) – The newly created Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Commission recently received $2.3 million in state funding for maintenance and improvements, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie). 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 25, 2019) – The newly created Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Commission recently received $2.3 million in state funding for maintenance and improvements, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 9, 2019) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers invite local college students and recent graduates to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program, which takes place during the 2020 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2017) – Hoosier job seekers now have access to new resources to find better-paying jobs thanks to the recently launched Next Level Jobs initiative, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to M. Gene Neff for his longstanding efforts to promote traffic safety.

STATEHOUSE (July 19, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) is asking Hoosier employers to help identify duplicative or redundant state reporting requirements using a new online portal.

“With the numerous accidents occurring on Highway 20, it is critical we address safety concerns on this and other Hoosier roadways."

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

STATEHOUSE (July 3, 2017) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently presented State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) with a proclamation declaring LaPorte as Indiana’s ‘Capital for the Day’ on July 4^th.

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2017) – Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) adding transparency to local building permits and streamlining local zoning ordinance procedures.

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) earned a 91 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-jobs, pro-economy legislation.

STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2017) — State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Pressel’s (R-Rolling Prairie) proposal increasing safety on our roads by establishing a defined process for approving and installing traffic signals could soon be law. 

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) - State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) and State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) today congratulated the La Lumiere School boys basketball team on winning the 2017 DICK’s Sporting Goods High School Nationals with Senate Concurrent Resolution 52.

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2017) — State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) and State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) today honored a locally owned family farm for being in operation for more than 100 years. 

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) at the Statehouse this week announced that Nathan Tuholski, an eighth-grade student at Door Prairie Adventist Christian School, won first place for his age group in the Indiana’s Family of Farmers National Ag Day video contest. 

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2017) — State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) joined local court appointed special advocates at the Statehouse Monday to celebrate National CASA Day.

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2017) – Area legislators laced up their sneakers with their suits today at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2017) – The Indiana House of Representatives today voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Jim Pressel’s (R-Rolling Prairie) bill helping save taxpayer dollars.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2017) – Gov. Eric Holcomb today signed into law a bill co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (Rolling Prairie) providing more transportation options for Hoosier students with developmental disabilities.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2017) – A South Central High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2017 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) – Surrounded by family and fellow legislators in the Indiana House Chamber, member-elect Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) took the oath of office today, officially becoming the state representative of House District 20. 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to incentivize top-performing high school students to pursue a career teaching in Indiana’s classrooms.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) and fellow Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives encourage students to apply to intern for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, which runs from January through April. 

Our community lost a great citizen nearly three years ago. Jake West seemed like any other healthy teenager, but had an undetected heart condition that led to him collapsing during football practice. In his memory, the Play for Jake Foundation was established to create awareness and educate parents and youth about the dangers of undetected heart conditions.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2016) – Local communities received state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 12, 2016) – Two farms in LaPorte County were recognized on Friday with Hoosier Homestead awards for 100 years or more of family farm ownership, according to State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte).

STATEHOUSE (June 9, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) applauds John Glenn and New Prairie high schools on being recognized for their high scoring on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam.

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: 

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) urges the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to create a safer way for motorists to travel on U.S. 20 after two accidents sent three to the hospital this week. 

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2016) – After serving House District 20 for 10 years, State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) is retiring from the Indiana General Assembly. Fellow House members honored Dermody for his years of service and commitment to improving the lives of those in LaPorte and Starke counties.

STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody’s (R-LaPorte) bill celebrating the 100^th running of the Indianapolis 500 by allowing commemorative alcohol bottles to be sold the Sunday of the big race was passed by the House today with a vote of 89-6.  

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2016) – The House Committee on Public Policy today voted 12-1 in support of a bill co-sponsored by State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) that would legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports games in Indiana. 

STATEHOUSE (Feb.18, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) hosted members of Leadership LaPorte County at the Statehouse today to discuss a variety of proposals being considered during the 2016 legislative session. 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2016) – State Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: 

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 3, 2016) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Tom Dermody’s (R-LaPorte) bill boosting local economic efforts with enterprise zones.