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Indiana House of Representatives: 2023-Present
House District 31: Portions of Grant and Madison counties
Committees:
Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Hometown: Marion
Occupation: Professor of social work and director of field placement, Indiana Wesleyan University
State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves took the oath of office in June 2023 to represent House District 31, which includes portions of Grant and Madison Counties.
Goss-Reaves works as a professor of social work and director of field placement at Indiana Wesleyan University. She also serves on the Prevent Child Abuse Council of Grant County.
Goss-Reaves began her career as a social worker for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities before earning her master's in social work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She later earned her doctorate in social work from Capella University. She worked as a mental health therapist for adolescents on probation and children and adult survivors of sexual abuse. She also facilitated social skills groups and directed a school-based services program prior to teaching full time at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Goss-Reaves is the daughter of a Navy corpsman who was killed in action in the Vietnam War, which led her to author a book, "Kiss Lori for Me," about her father's sacrifice.
She resides in Marion with her husband, Eric, where they attend College Wesleyan Church and LifeGroup. They have five adult children and five precious grandchildren.
House District 31 includes portions of Grant and Madison counties in central Indiana. To find or verify your House District, click here.
STATEHOUSE (May 21, 2025) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently recognized two recipients of her newly launched Heart of 31 Award, which celebrates outstanding individuals in House District 31 who go above and beyond to serve others.
STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2025) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently welcomed Allison Hooten from Marion, who attends Marion High School, Liv Young from Sweetser, who attends Oak Hill High School and Sara Lootens from Marion, who attends Marion High School, to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2025) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) focused on updating and modernizing dental code in Indiana was approved by the Senate.
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2025) – Grant County native Casey Reaves is gaining experience as an intern with the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2025) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) sponsored a Senate bill aimed at improving access to mental health and behavioral health professional licensure in Indiana.
STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2025) – Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) to expand eligibility for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program, offering additional support for foster families was recently approved by the Senate.
STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly recently supported State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves' (R-Marion) resolution recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day.
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Madison County legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2025) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) authored legislation for Indiana to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, making it easier for dental professionals from other states to practice here and improve access to dental care for Hoosiers. February is recognized as Dental Health Month.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2025) – The Indiana House approved State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves' (R-Marion) legislation to expand telehealth services and access to over-the-counter hearing aids.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2025) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) authored legislation aimed at enhancing educational opportunities in space science and technology for students across Indiana.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Madison County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 23, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently presented Dan Spencer, Wayne “Spike” Gaskin, and Lezlie Winter with a Circle of Corydon Award for their outstanding dedication to education and service to the community.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) was recently appointed as the vice chair of the House Insurance Committee. She will also serve as a member of the House Public Health Committee and the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2024) – Madison County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
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STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2024) – State Representative Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) posthumously honored Buffalo Soldier Private Gerald Dixon with a proclamation during the event, "Buffalo Soldiers of the 24th: Camp Logan Riots and Marion’s Own Private Gerald Dixon," held at the Walton Performing Arts Center in Marion, Indiana, on October 26. The proclamation highlighted the service and sacrifice of Dixon and the Buffalo Soldiers, a distinguished regiment established after the Civil War that served in conflicts both domestically and abroad.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Madison County lawmakers said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) 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. 25, 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. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2024) – Grant County schools recently received more than $250,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2024) – Madison County schools received more than $392,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 11, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently presented a proposal to rename a section of State Road 5 after former State Rep. Ralph Duckwall, Sr., during the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation meeting.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2024) – The Grindle Farm in Grant County recently received Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards for being in operation since 1852, according to State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) to improve breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) posthumously presented a Circle of Corydon Award to Kerry Clevenger of Marion on Sunday at the Grant County Family YMCA.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2024) – Madison County lawmakers encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2024) – Madison County legislators 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 (July 3, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws that took effect this week.
STATEHOUSE (July 3, 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 (May 30, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently launched a new district award called, "Heart of 31", to recognize local residents who go above and beyond to serve others.
STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2024) – Madison County lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.
STATEHOUSE (April 30, 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 local legislators.
STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2024) – As April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month in Indiana, State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) successfully helped push for a pair of new laws to protect abused children and reduce long foster care stays.
STATEHOUSE (April 15, 2024) – Central Indiana will receive $45 million as part of a state-led effort to support local quality of place and quality of life initiatives, according to area legislators.
STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2024) – Madison County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.
STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Grant County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2024) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) into law that ensures pregnant women, who are charged with drug crimes, a pathway into treatment earlier.
STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2024) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) into law to help expedite the licensing process for social workers so they can enter the field upon graduation.
STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) welcomed Shederick Whipple from Upland, who attends Indiana Gateway Digital Academy, to the Statehouse where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2024) – "I fully support Governor Holcomb's decision to send our state's dedicated National Guard members to help Texans as they defend and protect the state from the record high illegal border crossings. The flow of illegal drugs, like fentanyl, has had devastating effects on our local communities, and we know a primary pipeline for these drugs is through the southern border. Unfortunately, we’re witnessing a national security and humanitarian crisis that will have lasting and overwhelming effects on our country and its citizens for many years to come. The lack of any meaningful response from the federal government is an utter disgrace. " said State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion).
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2024) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced a bill to expand work-based learning access in Indiana, according to Madison County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) recently filed legislation to help address the state's social work shortage by allowing qualifying graduate students to sit for their licensure exam during the final semester of their Masters in Social Work program (MSW).
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – Grant County 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. 16, 2023) — Nontraditional female students in Indiana can apply for a scholarship through the Political Organization for Women's Education and Representation before the Nov. 20 deadline, according to State Reps. Lori Goss Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 6, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to Grant County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 6, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to area legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2023) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) was recently appointed to serve on several key House committees, which will begin at the start of the 2024 legislative session in January.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2023) – State Reps. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) and Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) were recently appointed to serve on several key House committees, which will begin at the start of the 2024 legislative session in January.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 17, 2023) – Many Madison County schools recently received more than $471,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 20, 2023) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) encourages 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 (Aug. 30, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (June 1, 2023) – Dr. Lori Goss-Reaves of Marion took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 31, which includes portions of Grant and Madison counties.
