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STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 9, 2026) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2026) – Starke County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2026) – More than $1.7 million in state funding is headed to LaPorte County ($1 million) and Michigan City ($774,697) for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – Starke County will receive $750,189 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (July 7, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) are highlighting new laws that took effect July 1. These new laws will help support Hoosier farmers, reduce energy costs and improve safety on our roads.

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) was appointed to chair the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation and serve as a member of the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Commission.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) to crack down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – Commercial Driver's Licenses held by nondomiciled drivers without approved work visas have expired in Indiana because of a new law authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) – On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission began its investigation on energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation prioritizing Hoosier road safety by cracking down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) is going to the governor for consideration as a new law.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants holding Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) advanced through conference committee today and is heading toward final votes in both the House and Senate.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced plans to investigate energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Randy Novak (D-Michigan City).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) is calling on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to review Northern Indiana Public Service Company's increasing residential utility rates.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2026) – The House passed legislation co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) to preserve prime farmland while encouraging local economic development.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2026) – State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to improve road safety, modernize BMV operations and restrict billboard advertising of illegal products passed the House of Representatives.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 31, 2025) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) 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. 23, 2025) – Wanatah received $153,236 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2025) – LaPorte County schools recently received more than $418,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2024) – Starke County schools recently received more than $156,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2025) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently attended the White House State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was an opportunity for Indiana's elected officials and White House officials to foster collaboration and discuss the top issues affecting Hoosiers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2025) – LaPorte County farms were recently honored by the state with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores).

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) are highlighting some of the new state laws that took effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) – Local students Lorelei Burdick of John Glenn High School and Miranda McCarty of Knox Community High school are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2025) – Local students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2025) – State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to expand mobile health care programs in rural communities passed the Senate and now heads to the governor's desk.

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2025) – LaPorte County native Justin Ake 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 2025 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2025) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) offered an amendment to Senate Bill 73, which he sponsored, to make the promotion of marijuana and other controlled substances illegal in Indiana.

 STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded over $700,000 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded over $2.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to provide the state and local units of government with additional options to fund road and infrastructure projects.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives advanced State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to enable counties to

use mobile integrated health care programs for Hoosiers living in areas that lack medical providers.

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (left) presents State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) (right) with the Sagamore of the Wabash for his service to the state on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in the governor's office at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Since 2020, Pressel has served as chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee, working on legislation to improve Indiana road safety, reliability and funding. Dating back to the 1940s, the Sagamore of the Wabash award was created by former Gov. Ralph Gates. It is the highest honor the governor can bestow and is presented to distinguished Hoosiers who have made significant contributions to the state of Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) represents said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) allowing disclosure of whether a seat belt was used in a vehicle accident during civil trials.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2024) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (May 21, 2024) – State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

STATEHOUSE (May 14, 2024) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from local legislators on the recent opening of the new expansion and renovation to the historic South Shore Line, connecting Northwest Indiana to Chicago. The two-year, $650 million project added a second track line between Michigan City and Gary, significantly reducing travel times, and constructed new platforms while improving safety and functionality at existing stations. The project funding came from federal, state and local funds and expanded 26 miles of track in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties to service 53 trains to and from Chicago.

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from local legislators on the recent announcement of $45 million from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI 2.0, awarded to Northwest Indiana. The Indiana General Assembly supported the funding in the state's two-year budget during the 2023 legislative session. Indiana's $500 million total investment in this round of funding is expected to yield nearly $11 billion in overall investments from public and private sources to increase the vibrancy and prosperity of Hoosier communities.

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2024) – Starke County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – LaPorte County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2024) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Father Dennis Blaney, a local retired priest and founder of the SHARE Foundation.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) (second from left) joins State Rep. Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) (second from right), former State Sen. Bob Jackman (R-Milroy) (far right) and former State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) (far left) in the House Chamber Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis after receiving the Civility in Government Award.

STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2024) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently welcomed Isabel Barron from La Porte, who attends Kesling Intermediate School, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2024) – LaPorte County native Niko Cabela 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 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2024) – "The Biden Administration's decision to open the southern border is undermining national security and Texas is on the front lines of this crisis. With illegal immigration reaching a record high, and more and more lethal drugs entering the country, I stand in support of Governor Holcomb's decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to aid Texas as they work tirelessly to secure and protect their state," said State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2024) – The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) that he said would remove regulations on child-run lemonade stands and support young Hoosier entrepreneurs.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2024) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) 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 (Dec. 19, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – Nearly $2 million in state funding is in route to LaPorte County and Michigan City to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2023) – Several Starke County schools recently received more than $220,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2023) – Several LaPorte County schools recently received more than $400,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 4, 2023) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2023) – Northwest Indiana legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2023) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) encourage local 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 (Sept. 18, 2023) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers encourage local 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 (Sept. 1, 2023) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2023) – Starke County lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2023) – LaPorte County lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2023) – Starke County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), and State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2023) – LaPorte County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2023) – Northwest Indiana legislators 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) – Area legislators 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 14, 2023) – New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend).

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, center) ceremonially signs into law legislation authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) (seated, left) to help reduce fatalities and crashes in active work zones Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday ceremonially signed into law legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) to help schools respond if a student goes into sudden cardiac arrest during an athletic event or other extracurricular activity.

Indiana will soon rollout a new pilot program to help reduce fatalities and crashes in active highway work zones, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

Local communities are set to receive over $12.9 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to Lake, LaPorte and Porter County legislators.

Starke County is set to receive $1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

LaPorte County communities are set to receive over $573,000 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend).

State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation to improve Hoosier highway worksite safety by using speed enforcement cameras, is headed to the governor's desk where it could soon be signed into law.

LaPorte High School graduate Matt Parrette 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 2023 legislative session.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by Northwest Indiana lawmakers that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation improving Hoosier highway worksite safety by boosting speed enforcement advanced to the Indiana Senate today.

State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

The Indiana House of Representatives today advanced a bill co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) calling on truckers to help drive out human trafficking in Indiana. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2022) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to the La Porte County Historical Society Board of Directors President Bruce Johnson.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) – More than $3.6 million is headed to LaPorte County communities to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2022) – More than $10.3 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 6, 2022) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) said several schools in LaPorte County recently received over $435,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2022) – Longstanding Laporte County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2022) – Longstanding Starke County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 7, 2022) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) said three agencies serving LaPorte County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tacking public health challenges.

Northwest Indiana lawmakers issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court reversing its decision on Roe v. Wade and returning the issue of abortion back to the states. State legislators are expected to take action to further protect life when they return to the Statehouse for a special session. Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced his call for lawmakers to reconvene on July 6 and provide $1 billion in inflation relief to Hoosier taxpayers due to higher-than-expected revenue collections. Details of the special session have not yet been announced. Updates will be posted to the Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov.

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2022) – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Starke County thanks to more than $10 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2022) – Local communities will receive more than $8.4 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2022) – A new law co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) aims to boost local resources to fight crime and help address jail overcrowding.

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2022) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2022) – La Porte High School graduate John Wilcox 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 2022 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2022) — The Indiana House of Representatives today voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislative proposal to cut unnecessary government.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2021) – Communities across all 17 regions in Indiana will receive $500 million as part of a new, innovative state grant aimed at increasing quality of life and attracting top talent, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 30, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) announced today that he is co-authoring legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and protect Hoosier workers.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2021) – Northwest Indiana counties and communities will receive more than $12 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local lawmakers.  

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

In recent months, car manufacturers worldwide announced plans to transition more vehicles to fully electric. By 2030, more than 40% of vehicle sales are likely to be for electric vehicles. General Motors with five facilities in Indiana and more than 6,400 Hoosier employees, recently pledged to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035 and be carbon neutral by 2040.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 24, 2021) –Union Mills' Mary Deering was among 21 older Indiana residents honored with this year's Golden Hoosier Award for his volunteer service in the community, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) urges Hoosiers to join the thousands who are already taking advantage of Indiana's Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2021) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers urge Hoosiers to join the thousands who are already taking advantage of Indiana's Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) invites constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1 that will expand broadband access, improve public health, protect individual rights and help small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently received an appointment to serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation.

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2021) – Northwest Indiana legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees.

STATEHOUSE (June 9, 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 Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (May 27, 2021) – Local students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).

STATEHOUSE (May 27, 2021) – Several local students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, 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 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.