STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2018) – State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Insurance Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2018) – College students and recent graduates seeking an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives must submit their applications before the Oct. 31 deadline, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne).

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) in your coverage of the passing of Fort Wayne Police Officer David Tinsley:

STATEHOUSE (July 26, 2018) — Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2018) — State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) were recently selected to chair the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance, and the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, respectively.

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2018) — The Indiana Department of Education on Tuesday awarded Bishop Dwenger and Concordia Lutheran high schools for student AP exam success during the 2016-2017 school year, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2018) — Many students from Allen County planning to pursue a career in education were selected to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), Dave Heine (R-New Haven) and Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (April 12, 2018) — Goebel Chiropractic on Wednesday at the Statehouse received the Governor’s Century Business Award for its contributions to the community, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2018) — Artwork by local artists will soon be on display at the Statehouse, according to State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne).

RAISING AWARENESS: (From left to right) State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne), Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw), Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) and Dave Heine (R-New Haven) pair sneakers with their suits on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month. 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2018) — The House of Representatives today voted in support of a bill co-authored by State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) that would establish clear guidelines for health insurance plans requiring prior authorization for billable procedures or treatments.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2018) — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) honored singer-songwriter Addison Agen today with a concurrent resolution congratulating the 16-year-old on her runner-up finish during NBC’s 13th season of “The Voice.”

State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) issued statements regarding the state's denial of an abortion clinic license. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 27, 2017) — Fort Wayne state representatives are encouraging area students to apply to the 2018 Indiana House of Representatives Page Program.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). The House Republican Internship Program offers paid, spring-semester internships at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. These are full-time

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings grant program, which is now in its second year. The grants are available

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) was recently named to two summer study committees, which examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential legislation. Carbaugh was selected as the vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance and as a member of the Interim

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2017) — Gov. Eric Holcomb today ceremonially signed into law State Rep. Martin Carbaugh’s (R-Fort Wayne) proposal streamlining the way accountants renew their certificates. “It is important that CPAs are receiving an option to complete competency-based education versus hourly based education because with increasing

More than 23,000 Hoosier children are in need of foster care, according to the Indiana Department of Child Services. By visiting www.in.gov/dcs, detailed information can be found about kids who need temporary, safe, supportive and loving homes. With hundreds of children being removed from dangerous situations, Indiana is in need of licensed foster families

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2017) – State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Christopher Judy (R-Fort Wayne) this week teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Indiana and fellow lawmakers to formally kick off the General Assembly’s first-ever home build on Statehouse grounds. Carbaugh and Judy joined Habitat officials on the South lawn to

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2017) – State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Christopher Judy (R-Fort Wayne) this week teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Indiana and fellow lawmakers to formally kick off the General Assembly’s first-ever home build on Statehouse grounds. Carbaugh and Judy joined Habitat officials on the South lawn to

Area lawmakers laced up their sneakers with their suits today at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. State Reps. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc), Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), Dave Heine (R-New Haven), Christopher Judy (R-Fort Wayne), Matt Lehman (R-Berne), Kevin Mahan (R-Hartford City), Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne), Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) and Denny Zent

STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2017) – The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Indiana No. 1 on its list of “Best States,” according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). The ranking was based on several categories including fiscal stability, budget transparency, government digitalization and state integrity. “Through years of

A proposal I have been working on would provide new educators an alternative option to plan for their future. This bill would create a defined contribution pension option for teachers’ retirement. Indiana’s retirement benefits distributed to public employees are managed and administered by the Indiana Public Retirement System. The General

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2017) — The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Martin Carbaugh’s (R-Fort Wayne) bill that would establish more accessible ways to achieve an accountant certificate renewal. According to the Indiana Certified Public Accountant Society, CPAs in Indiana are currently required to complete 120 hours of continuing

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2017) – State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Dave Heine (R-New Haven) honored members of the Concordia Lutheran High School Cadets football team with a House resolution. The Cadets won the state football championship in their first appearance in the state title game, and also set eight championship game records and tied

Indiana leads the nation in many areas like job creation, the cost of doing business and low taxes. I am committed to continuing to build our economy by supporting local entrepreneurs. Fort Wayne is home to an abundance of unique small-businesses driving our economy forward. One trend here, as well as across the country, that entrepreneurs are capitalizing

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2017) — Applications are now open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). While at the Statehouse, House pages spend the day touring the House and Senate chambers, the Indiana Supreme Court and governor’s office. Pages also observe

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Committee on Insurance. He was also named to the House Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development and the House Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions. “I am eager to get to work on the

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2016) — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) 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. “Working closely with legislators and staff provides opportunities for interns to gain valuable work

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2016) — Allen County and four local communities received more than $3.2 million in state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). This year, Carbaugh supported legislation establishing the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund, which will

Carbaugh to chair Insurance summer study committeeState Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) will be serving as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance. In preparation for the 2017 legislative session, which begins in January, interim study committee members meet to examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and

STATEHOUSE (May 12, 2016) — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) earned a perfect score on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation. Carbaugh’s score is based on his performance during the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly and his votes cast in

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2016) – State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Nicholas Meyer, from Fort Wayne, attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School; and Max Simcox, from Fort Wayne, attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. As a House page, these participants toured government

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 2, 2016) – The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Martin Carbaugh’s (R-Fort Wayne) bill to combat Indiana’s growing meth problem. If enacted, House Bill 1211, would allow meth manufacturers to be charged with a Level 4 or Level 6 felony when meth lab accidents cause property damage. “According to

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 27, 2016) – The House passed State Rep. Martin Carbaugh’s (R-Fort Wayne) resolution calling for the study of adoption costs and barriers unanimously. “I know firsthand how difficult and drawn out the adoption process can be for a family,” Carbaugh said. “So many children are waiting to be adopted, and if we

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2016) – State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Casey Cox (R-Fort Wayne) paired sneakers with their suits at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. “The American Cancer Society estimated that approximately 35,620 Indiana residents were diagnosed with cancer in 2015,” Carbaugh said. ”Anyone could

I am honored to have been appointed as chair of the House Standing Insurance Committee. After serving as vice chair of insurance, I am confident that my work and legislative experience will provide me with a beneficial perspective. As session begins, I am excited to lead the conversation surrounding insurance policy. My time as vice chair has given me

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Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will be hosting their annual Mastadon Job and Internship Fair on September 22nd for both students and the general public. Additionally, IPFW has launched a career fair app and is offering prep sessions to prepare job seekers for the event. I encourage members of our community looking for job opportunities to learn more about the event by clicking here. 

STATEHOUSE - “As a representative serving on the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, I understand the importance of enacting legislation that benefits our Hoosier heroes. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, legislation I championed, will remove some of the burdens facing members of the Indiana National Guard while they are called to serve on a deployment or active duty. I am proud to have had an active role in working for our military members and providing them additional benefits as a thank you for serving our state and country.” 

STATEHOUSE – “I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Avery, the Executive Director of our local Community Harvest Food Bank. She was a wonderful member of our community, and her legacy of giving will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends and loved ones.”

STATEHOUSE — House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced the 2015 interim committee assignments for members of the Indiana House of Representatives. State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has been appointed to serve on the  Pension Management Oversight as well as Financial Institutions and Insurance study committees.

In the last installment of this series highlighting our legislative accomplishments, I focused on legislation promoting public safety. This week I will discuss legislation that was created to increase government transparency through ethics reform. 

As a state representative, one of my goals is to ensure our students receive the best education possible. This year, House Republicans made it a priority to increase education funding and empower teachers and school districts to find innovative ways to meet the educational needs of their students. This is why I am concerned about a potential proposal impacting federal statute that could limit a school’s ability to help students become college ready.

In the last installment of this series highlighting our legislative accomplishments, I focused on legislation benefiting Hoosier veterans. This week I will discuss one of our 2015 legislative agenda priorities: public safety. 

In my first installment of this series highlighting our legislative accomplishments, I discussed a variety of ways we worked to improve education in our community. For this installment and with Memorial Day around the corner, I will discuss what was achieved to benefit Indiana's veterans.

I am pleased to report that this legislative session was very productive. To better inform you about the work we have done to improve our community and state, I will be doing a four-part series about this session's achievements. The first installment of this series focuses on education.

STATEHOUSE - “The state’s biennial budget not only passed the largest increase for education funding in our state’s history, but also historic funding for Fort Wayne Community School Corporation. I was pleased to support an increase in funding for our local students as well as continued protection for parents’ choice in their child’s education.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) authored legislation to provide pension protection for teachers, firefighters and state employees. House Bill (HB) 1466 would deliver needed safeguards to state employee pension plans while applying reviews to prevent errors or miscalculations. The bill passed out of the Senate unanimously. 

Applications available for On My Way Pre-K The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is now accepting applications for the On My Way Pre-K Pilot Program in Allen County. This program provides the opportunity for low-income families to access a high-quality, pre-k program for their children. In order to apply for the program,

STATEHOUSE—State Representative Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) authored legislation that would provide teachers with a tax credit for purchasing school supplies, up to $200. House Bill (HB) 1005, co-authored by State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Matt Ubelhor (R-Bloomfield) passed out of the House unanimously and has moved to the Senate. “It

A recent legislative measure that I co-authored will further protect our state's service members by allowing them to suspend or postpone certain obligations while they are on active duty. Titled the Service Member's Civil Relief Act (SCRA), all military members including Indiana's National Guardsmen and Reservists are covered under this legislation that passed out of the House unanimously.

STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1231 authored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and co-authored by Reps. Doug Gutwein (R- Francesville), Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) and David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) passed out of the House Monday with unanimous vote and will now go to the Senate for further discussion.

STATEHOUSE - “I am pleased to hear that Purdue University President Daniels is in support of the change for Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) to be designated as a ‘Metropolitan University.’

STATEHOUSE – Members of the General Assembly, including local lawmakers and staff, wore sneakers at the Statehouse yesterday in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to raise awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in 2012, 35,000 Hoosiers heard the words “you have

The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is partnering with Early Learning Indiana to offer almost 500,000 dollars in grants for early learning providers. These grants can be applied for by any Allen County program or facility that participates, or agrees to participate, in the On My Way Pre-K Pilot Program.

Last year, the Indiana General Assembly established the pre-k pilot program, which is expected to serve approximately 2,000 students.

These grants will greatly benefit Indiana's participating pre-k programs, and I am pleased to see more resources come available to support early learning in Indiana. Facilities can use the grants to furnish classrooms, supply materials and more. Applications for grants are due February 15 and can be found here, along with information about the On My Way Pre-K Program.

I encourage our local pre-k programs to apply for these grants. Education is a top priority which will better prepare students for their futures.

STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1242 authored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and co- authored by Reps. Karlee Macer (D-Indianapolis), Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) and Dave Ober (R-Albion) passed out of the House today with a unanimous vote and will now go to the Senate for further discussion. 

STATEHOUSE – On Organization Day, State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) was sworn into office at the Statehouse, marking the first official meeting of the 119th General Assembly. Rep. Carbaugh was re-elected to represent House District 81, which includes portions of Allen County. 

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) along with House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) and other members of the House Republican Caucus, unveiled their 2015 House Republican Legislative Agenda. The plan increases accountability for all Hoosiers while strengthening Indiana in four major categories: Budget, Education, Ethics and Public Safety.

NOTE TO THE EDITOR:  Please include the following statement from State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) in your coverage of Gov. Pence’s announcement that Allen County has been selected for the preschool pilot program.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) was named to the executive committee of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL). 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please include the following statement from State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) in response to the 2014 Interim Committee Assignment announcement.

STATEHOUSE – House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242 was signed into law by Governor Pence at the 122nd Fighter Base in Fort Wayne. The legislation authored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee because they are a veteran of the Armed Forces or member of the Indiana National Guard or a reserve component.

I am not a veteran of the armed forces. I have never defended my country overseas or been on high alert for a domestic issue. I will probably never know the horrors of war, but I see veterans coming home forever changed by their experiences.

STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1231 authored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and co-authored by Reps. Doug Gutwein (R- Francesville), Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) and David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) passed out of the House Monday with unanimous vote and will now go to the Senate for further discussion.

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and House legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse on Thursday in support of the Suits and Sneakers challenge to help raise awareness about cancer and the importance that nutrition and physical activity play in reducing one's risk of the disease.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) is pleased to honor 101 Tool & Die, LLC with an Economic Development and Growth through Entrepreneurship (EDGE) award presented by Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor, Sue Ellspermann.

Please include the following statement from State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) in response to Governor Pence’s State of the State address:

“The fact that Governor Pence’s agenda aligns so closely with our own speaks well for what we’ll be able to accomplish this session..."

For the past 35 years, State Representative Phyllis Pond has faithfully served Hoosiers of northeast Indiana. Rep. Pond was the longest serving female state representative in the history of Indiana and the first female lawmaker to earn a seat in the front row in the House Chamber.

STATEHOUSE – “Allen County was fortunate to have Representative Pond serve at the Statehouse for the last 35 years. Her contributions to our community and our state..."

 

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has been appointed to serve on the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) is pleased to announce that the 2013 Indiana Legislative Session has successfully come to a close. A fiscally conservative, balanced budget and three of his bills, House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1270, HEA 1560 and Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 126 are on their way to becoming law.

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann held a press conference today with State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) regarding the expansion of Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury identified Indiana as one of 18 states plus the District of Columbia, that had been most affected by the downturn of the economy. Indiana was awarded more than $221 million to help struggling Hoosier families pay their mortgages through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).

STATEHOUSE – Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 126 sponsored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) passed through both the House and Senate and has been signed into law by Gov. Pence.

STATEHOUSE – Senate Bill (SB) 153, sponsored by State Representative Suzanne Crouch (R-Evansville) and co-sponsored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), was signed into law today by Gov. Pence.

First bill authored by Rep. Carbaugh signed into law STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1560 authored by State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) passed through the Senate and has been signed into law by Gov. Pence. This is the first piece of legislation authored by freshman Rep. Carbaugh to be signed into law. HB 1560 allows employees of a

STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1560 authored by State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and co-authored by Rep. David Ober (R-Albion) passed out of the House today with a 90-0 vote.

Suits and Sneakers STATEHOUSE – State Representative Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and other House legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse today in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to promote awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, last year 35,000 Hoosiers heard the

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity.