Zach Payne

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

With the next legislative session quickly approaching, local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

 Jefferson County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

State Reps. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) said Jefferson County will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of $1.5 million in recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2024) – State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charleston) 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 2, 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. State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session took effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high

As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

Local lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

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 lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown). A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant

State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) recently welcomed Silver Creek Middle School students Lydia and Silas Fleming of Sellersburg to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

Note to the Press – State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) issued the following statements in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsman to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:

Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure, according to local lawmakers.

Note to the Press – State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) issued the following statements today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's announcement of a new project to build a Meta Platforms Inc. data center campus at River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville. Once completed, this campus would support approximately 100 new jobs and hundreds of construction jobs in the coming years.

Hardy Lake State Park's lift station will be replaced with the help of newly approved state funding, according to local legislators.

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, local lawmakers released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown). State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge

Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to area legislators.

As the Nov. 7 election approaches, area legislators encourage Hoosier voters to submit election-related questions or report issues using the state's new text hotline.

Note to the Press – State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) issued the following statements today in response to the State Budget Committee approving $37.5 million for Origin Park. During the 2023 legislative session, Engleman and Payne voted in support of the funding as part of the new two-year state budget. The State Budget Committee formally approved releasing the funds on Friday, along with funding several other projects across the state.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2023) – "This is a transformational investment for our area as Origin Park will boost our area's quality of life and tourism, as well as create opportunities for other economic development. This park will attract businesses and families to Southern Indiana, and I can't wait to see what the future holds," said State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).

Note to the Press – Please include the following statements from State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) in your coverage of today's announcement that Canadian Solar is investing $800 million in a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville and planning to create 1,200 new jobs:

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2023) – "In Clark County, we're embracing the opportunity to be at the forefront of an emerging industry that will provide jobs to hardworking Hoosiers and continue to boost our local economy for many years to come. Southeast Indiana is one of the best places start and grow a business, thanks to our prime location and talented workforce. I look forward to watching our communities continue to grow and thrive thanks to ongoing investments like Canadian Solar's new commitment," said State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).

State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2023) – Jefferson County lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Southeast Indiana lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Thirty local schools recently received more than $2.2 million total through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers.

Local legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

Local lawmakers encourage 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.

Local lawmakers encourage 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.

Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.  

Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) recently welcomed Clark County students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $412,000 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Scott County is set to receive $987,516 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

Jefferson County legislators invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

State Reps. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) invite constituents to complete their issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse.

State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Over $1.7 million is headed to Jefferson County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local lawmakers.

Over $2.7 million is headed to Clark County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2022) – Local lawmakers encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2022) – State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) said Scott county schools recently received more than $140,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

Several Clark County schools recently received more than $271,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to local legislators.

Clark County legislators invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

The Raymond and Viola Schafer Farm in Clark County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1922, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown).

State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) encourages families of students with disabilities to apply for Indiana's new Education Scholarship Account Program to expand academic opportunities for their children.

State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) posthumously presented the Circle of Corydon award to Daniel Waddell for his service to his country and local community.

State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) said six agencies serving Scott County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tackling public health challenges.

Jefferson County legislators provided the following statements today after Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his plan to call state lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a special session to provide inflation relief to Hoosier taxpayers:

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – Local lawmakers today joined the majority of Indiana's lawmakers in successfully overriding the governor's veto of legislation protecting the integrity of girls' sports.

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – Jefferson County lawmakers today joined the majority of Indiana's lawmakers in successfully overriding the governor's veto of legislation protecting the integrity of girls' sports.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Southern Indiana thanks to over $9.7 million in state broadband grants, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Communities throughout Clark and Floyd counties will receive more than $2.7 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to local lawmakers.  

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2022) – Area legislators today announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

STATEHOUSE (April 5, 2022) – Charlestown High School student Ruby Whiteford recently joined lawmakers at the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2022) – Jefferson County legislators are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2022) – Legislation supporting law-abiding Hoosier gun owners advanced to the Senate Tuesday after clearing the Indiana House of Representatives, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

"These grant dollars will help promote regional job growth and improve our overall quality of life. I'm excited about the future of our communities, and believe our best days are yet to come," said State Rep. J. Michael Davisson (R-Salem).

"This partnership between the state and local communities will enhance the lives of Hoosiers and drive economic growth throughout southeast Indiana. Business is booming in our state and innovative initiatives like the READI grant program will keep our momentum going. I look forward to seeing our region continue to thrive with new investments," said State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).

"Southern Indiana is poised for economic growth and development, and these grants will help propel our communities forward. Because of more than a decade of fiscal responsibility, we can strategically invest in programs like READI that will have a significant return on investment now and into the future," said State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Local communities in Clark and Scott counties will receive more than $2.5 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Local Jefferson County communities will receive nearly $2 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 12, 2021) – State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2021) – State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) 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. 25, 2021) – The Johnson Farm in Clark County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1921, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown).

"Indiana continues to invest in our priorities, live within our means and pay down debt. With inflation increasing across the nation, these tax refunds could help Hoosiers at the end of the year. As we move forward, the General Assembly will continue to explore options for additional tax cuts and reforms during the 2022 session."

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2021) – State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the state budget and those supporting broadband expansion, law enforcement and pro-life issues.

STATEHOUSE (May 26, 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 Reps. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2021) – A bill to break down barriers for young, low-income workers looking to obtain in-demand job skills is now law, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2021) — Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) providing more opportunities for counties to expand early voting is now law.  

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2021) — With the governor's signature, a bill co-authored by State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) supporting law enforcement, and boosting accountability and transparency in policing is now law.

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2021) — Hoosiers working to pay down their student loans can receive free financial help to tackle their debt, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2021) — Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

 STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2021) — With the pandemic continuing to take a toll on Hoosiers' mental health, State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) encourages Hoosiers to turn to Indiana's Be Well Crisis Helpline, a free and confidential resource already helping thousands of people across the state.

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – Longstanding local farms were recently presented Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for over 100 years, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation to allow lawful carry in Indiana, which would allow law-abiding Hoosier adults to carry a firearm without having to first obtain a government-issued license, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2021) – Some apprenticeship programs are now considered qualified expenses for funds saved through the CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plan, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in support of legislation establishing a new public health grant program, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation establishing the Student Learning Recovery Grant Program to help students experiencing learning loss due to the pandemic, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2021) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously on Monday in support of legislation co-authored by State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) expanding early voting opportunities for Hoosiers.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 3, 2021) – After a unanimous vote by the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday, legislation co-authored by State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) supporting local law enforcement now heads to the Senate.

 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2021) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted Tuesday in support of legislation to fully fund all K-12 public school students for the 2020-21 school year, regardless of whether students attended classes in-person or virtually due to COVID-19, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) — Indiana Grown recently launched the Shop Indiana Grown online marketplace connecting Hoosiers directly to local vendors and products, according to State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2021) – Hoosiers age 70 and older are now eligible to register for a free COVID-19 vaccine, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

Local communities recently received more than $2.37 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Clark County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2020) – Scott County and Scottsburg recently received over $1.8 million combined in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown). 

 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2020) – Jefferson County communities recently received more than $1 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).  

Zach Payne of Charlestown took the oath of office Nov. 17 to serve as state representative for House District 66.