J.D. Prescott

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 21, 2021) – Delaware County legislators 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 Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2021) – Parker City's Linda Morris was among 21 older Indiana residents honored with this year's Golden Hoosier Award for her volunteer service in the community, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

HOUSE DISTRICT 33 (Sept. 20, 2021) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) recently hosted a listening tour in House District 33 to meet and hear from constituents, employers and local leaders.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 20, 2021) – Delaware County 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. 24, 2021) – Longstanding Randolph County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2021) – The Bell Farm in Jay County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1885, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, state lawmakers said local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (August 3, 2021) – State lawmakers invite Delaware County constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.

STATEHOUSE (July 7, 2021) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the state budget and those supporting public safety officers and lawful gun owners, and protecting the sanctity of life.

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2021) – Winchester Community High School student Kevalina Davis is among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2021) – Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School student Sophia Fugiett is among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $2 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 21, 2020) – Local communities recently received more than $2.6 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) was recently appointed to serve on the House Ways and Means and the House Environmental Affairs Committee.  

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourages local communities to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund road and bridge projects.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) 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. 15, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) 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. 4, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said Randolph County recently received a $250,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2020) – Area schools recently received more than $121,000 in grants to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2020) – With about $570 million in unclaimed property available, State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said Hoosiers should visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov today to see if money is waiting for them.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) 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 (July 28, 2020) — Portland's Jay Petroleum recently received the Governor’s Half Century Business Award recognizing its longstanding commitment to the community, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2020) – Indiana Grown celebrates its five-year anniversary this month as it continues to attract more members and expand services, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to Delaware County lawmakers.

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 State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourages veterans and Indiana companies to sign up for INvet's next-generation website that connects service members directly with Hoosier businesses.

STATEHOUSE (July 1, 2020) – With many new laws effective this month, State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, patients and farmers.

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. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2020) – Area lawmakers encourage 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.  

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) regarding a road project on U.S. Route 27 and State Road 26, running through downtown Portland. After listening to community concerns about the project, the Indiana Department of Transportation will not move forward with the lane reduction and reverse angle parking project. Instead the construction will only include bridge resurfacing:

STATEHOUSE (June 18, 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) 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 11, 2020) — Local farmers and agricultural producers directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2020) – Delaware County and local communities are eligible for more than $6.5 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (June 1 2020) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) 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.

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Jay and Randolph counties, and local towns are eligible for more than $2.2 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2020) – Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2020) – With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.  

STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2020) – Jay County High School graduate Alex Clark is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2020 legislative session.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) pairs his sneakers with his suit to help kick off February as National Cancer Prevention Month on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Local communities were recently awarded over $1.6 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 25, 2019) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) will hold a listening session in Randolph County Wednesday, Oct. 9, to meet with local residents about issues affecting the community and state.

STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2019) — State Rep J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) will serve on two summer study committees, which examine the state’s top issues and recommend potential legislation.

STATEHOUSE (May 15, 2019) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) recently welcomed local student pages to the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2019) — Local graduates are gaining experience as interns with State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session.

RAISING AWARENESS: (From left to right) State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Tom Saunders (R-Lewisville) pair sneakers with their suits to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers challenge, an annual event hosted by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. A total of 1.7 million new cancer cases and more than 606,000 deaths from cancer are expected to occur in the U.S. in 2019, according to the American Cancer Society.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 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. 13, 2018) — “Students, staff and families in Richmond will need everyone’s support as they process what happened at Dennis Intermediate School today. We are grateful for the school officials and public safety officers who responded with bravery and speed to prevent further loss of life.”

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 12, 2018) — State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) was recently selected to serve on three House committees, including the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – John Prescott of Union City took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 33.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — The Jordan Farm was recognized Friday at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 184 years, according to State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) and State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) – Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc).

State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) will participate in a ceremony to name a portion of Highway 27 the Capt. Charles Engle Memorial Highway. Engle was a decorated Vietnam War hero from Lynn. The ceremony will include a flyover by the Indiana Air National Guard. 

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

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

“Over the next five years, Delaware County will receive more than $67 million, Randolph County will receive more than $17.5 million, and Jay County will receive more than $7 million to improve local roads and bridges."

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs.

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2017) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) earned a 97 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-jobs, pro-economy legislation.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) — State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Beumer on the House floor during the legislative session:

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) – State Rep. Greg Beumer’s (R-Modoc) bill helping to prevent drug testing fraud could soon be law.

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2017) — State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) today honored four family farms located in Jay County for being in operation for more than 100 years. 

STATEHOUSE (April 4, 2017) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recently at the Statehouse led the Indiana House of Representatives in honoring local Vietnam War veteran Charles Edwin Engle. 

STATEHOUSE (March 30, 2017) – New data released by the Indiana State Police indicates a decline in methamphetamine lab seizures in East Central Indiana, according to State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc). 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2017) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously today in support of  State Rep. Greg Beumer’s (R-Modoc) proposal to prevent fraud in drug tests.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2017) – A Burris High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2017 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 17, 2017) – Indiana State Police statistics indicate a 35 percent decline in statewide methamphetamine lab seizures during 2016, according to State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc). 

STATEHOUSE  (Jan. 12, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recognized the Wapahani High School girls volleyball team at the Statehouse Thursday for securing the Class 2A State Championship title.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Environmental Affairs.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2016) – The deadline to apply for the Next Generation Teacher Scholarship, paying $7,500 per year for students pursuing a career in education, is Dec. 31, according to State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc). 

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) – “Every Hoosier should have a safe place to live and call home,” Beumer said. “Natalie is just one example of someone rising above the hardships of life through the help of a great organization. Habitat for Humanity donations and volunteers help not only our state but those within our very own community, and I am happy this is the charitable project the General Assembly has chosen for this year.”  

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) joined fellow legislators at the Statehouse today for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) went back to high school to learn more about Hoosier students and educators. 

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) and fellow Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives are seeking interns for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, which runs from January through April.

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

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 12, 2016) – Eight local farms were recognized on Friday with Hoosier Homestead awards for 100 years or more of family farm ownership, according to State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 8, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) on Thursday presented Douglas Fletcher with a Sagamore of the Wabash for his dedication to students and award-winning tenure as a band director.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 8, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) on Friday presented the Distinguished Hoosier Award to local leader and Randolph County native, Todd Longfellow.

STATEHOUSE (June 23, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) will be serving on the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs. 

STATEHOUSE (June 3, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) today at the Statehouse presented Indiana’s 2016 Golden Hoosier Award to Winchester resident, Bettye Monks.

STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) earned 96 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation.  

STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) congratulates five Jay County families for their designation as Hoosier Homestead Award recipients.

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recently welcomed the following student page to the Statehouse: 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) announces Jay County received $62,000 for damages caused by severe weather and flooding this past summer.  

STATEHOUSE (Feb 15, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recently welcomed the following student page to the Statehouse: 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: 

INDIANAPOLIS (JAN. 26, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse:

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2016) – State Rep. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc) paired his sneakers with his suit today at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness.