Bob Heaton

STATEHOUSE (May 6, 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 Vigo County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 5, 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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton).

STATEHOUSE (May 5, 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 Monroe County lawmakers.

As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, I wanted to provide you with an update on some of the legislation I've been working on that passed the General Assembly. We worked hard this session to support property tax relief, pass a balanced budget for the next biennium, support parents and teachers and protect women's sports.

One of the pieces of legislation I co-authored, House Enrolled Act 1041, ensures that biological men cannot compete in female sports at the post-secondary level in the state of Indiana. This legislation aligns with an executive order at the federal level signed by President Donald Trump and the one at the state level signed by Gov. Mike Braun and now codifies it into state law.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly approved legislation co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) aimed at easing child care licensing restrictions to help expand access for families throughout the state.

STATEHOUSE (April 3, 2025) – State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently recognized DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory with a certificate for 100 years of service to the Terre Haute community.

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Vigo County $749,799 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Vigo County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $2.5 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Monroe County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Clay County over $2.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2025) - Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Monroe County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2025) - Applications are open for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

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

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – Vigo County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2024) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2024) – Monroe County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said Bloomington will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of over $871,000 in recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Terre Haute will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of $1.5 million in recently released state funding, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 22, 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 (Oct. 22, 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 (Oct. 22, 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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2024) – Area legislators encourage Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2024) – Area legislators encourage Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2024) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourage Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2024) – Vigo County schools recently received more than $120,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2024) – Clay Community Schools received $81,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2024) – Monroe County schools recently received more than $313,600 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2024) – Vigo County lawmakers encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

Nearly a decade ago, my colleagues and I worked together – across every region of the state (and across party lines) – to pass legislation that defined and funded adult high school. Our local leaders took that program and ran with it here in the Wabash Valley, and I am proud of the impact of that collective work.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2024) – State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2024) – Monroe County lawmakers encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2024) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2024) – Monroe 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 (June 26, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

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

Monroe County 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 Monroe County legislators.

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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

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 Vigo County lawmakers.

Monroe County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.

Vigo County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost of $1.5 million in state funding supported by local legislators.

Clay County and Brazil can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed Sullivan High School students Lillie Jenkinson of Merom and Katherine Sarver of Terre Haute to the Statehouse, where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

Note to the Press – State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) 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 guardsmen 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 State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

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 Vigo County lawmakers.

Clay 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.

Vigo County lawmakers invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

Indiana University School of Medicine's Medical Education and Research Building and Neurosciences Research Building is set to expand following review by the State Budget Committee, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

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

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

Significant state funding is in route to Clay County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from Vigo County legislators in your coverage of the Indiana State Budget Committee formally approving $66 million to renovate and expand Indiana State University's Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) voted in support of the funding for ISU during the 2023 legislative session as part of the new two-year state budget bill.

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

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

Vigo County 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.

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) 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.

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.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from Vigo County legislators in your coverage of ENTEK Lithium Battery Separators' groundbreaking ceremony in Terre Haute:

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

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

Clay 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.

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.

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.

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) 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.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by local lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by local lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by local lawmakers.

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

Owen County and Gosport are set to receive over $1.1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $1.2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

Vigo County legislators recently supported a bill to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently supported a bill to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) invites local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

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

State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently received appointments to serve as a member of two key House committees.

Over $835,000 is headed to Monroe County to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators.

Over $1.7 million is headed to Vigo County communities to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators.

Over $1.1 million is headed to Owen County to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Over $38,000 is headed to Brazil to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Vigo County legislators encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said Spencer-Owen Community Schools recently received $45,001 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

Local legislators said three schools in Vigo County recently received more than $154,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

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

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

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) invites local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

Longstanding Clay County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).

The longstanding McLaughlin/LaDue Farm in Vigo County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1854, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently received an appointment to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said he plans to support further protections for the unborn and expanded resources for pregnant women in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said two agencies serving Owen County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tackling public health challenges.

“I've heard from so many across the community who are feeling the sting of paying more for everyday needs. Providing another automatic taxpayer refund is a quick and efficient way to help Hoosiers offset some of these increasing costs," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

“While we've long prioritized keeping taxes low, Hoosiers' pocketbooks continue to get hit by soaring costs caused by the failed leadership in Washington, D.C. Now is the time for additional tax relief as we work our way out of this inflationary pressure," said State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

“I look forward to joining House lawmakers soon to return more money to the hardworking Hoosiers who earned it. It's the right move at a time when we're experiencing the worst inflation in decades," said State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

“While we've long prioritized keeping taxes low, Hoosiers' pocketbooks continue to get hit by soaring costs caused by the failed leadership in Washington, D.C. Now is the time for additional tax relief as we work our way out of this inflationary pressure."

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – "This law simply ensures there's a level playing field for K-12 girls' sports in Indiana. Athletes work hard to earn playing time, starting positions and scholarships, and girls deserve equal opportunities to compete and win," said State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), co-author of House Enrolled Act 1041.

"I've heard from so many parents who are concerned about maintaining fair competition in girls' sports. That's why I voted to override this veto and protect our female athletes," said State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

"There's an obvious difference in the physiological makeup of males and females, and we need to continue recognizing that in Hoosier K-12 sports. It's vitally important we continue to defend the integrity of girls' sports," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) today joined the majority of Indiana's lawmakers in successfully overriding the governor's veto of legislation protecting the integrity of girls' sports.

Owen Valley Community High School students Abigail Warthan and Marissa Taylor, who are both aspiring teachers, are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) helped recognize Kristi and Kelsie Risk as Indiana's 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year during a recent award presentation at Owen County State Bank.

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and Vigo County lawmakers supported a new law to help Indiana's health care heroes and alleviate the nursing shortage.

Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Clay County thanks to over $4.2 million in state broadband grants, according to local lawmakers.

Owen County will receive more than $111,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Local communities will receive more than $1.4 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to Clay County lawmakers.

A letter recently sent to the governor includes the name of State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), who is urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

A letter recently sent to the governor includes the names of local lawmakers who are urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

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.

The governor recently signed into law a $1 billion tax-relief package, the largest tax cut in the state's history, that was co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Vigo County lawmakers provided the following statements after House and Senate lawmakers passed House Enrolled Act 1002 on Tuesday providing tax relief to hardworking Hoosiers.

State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program.

West Vigo High School graduate Anthony Gianni Rubinacci is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session.

Vigo County lawmakers are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said he is looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant.

Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), who supported House Bill 1002.

In the first half of the 2022 legislative session, area lawmakers voted to advance several key priorities, including a sweeping tax-cut package to help hardworking Hoosiers and businesses.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) authored legislation to create a tuition supplement program for Hoosiers serving as reserves in the armed forces.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) invites constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the legislative session starting Jan. 4.

Local House Republican lawmakers invite constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the legislative session starting Jan. 4.

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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages local students planning to pursue a career in education to apply for the state's teaching scholarship by Jan. 31.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) announced today he co-authored legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and protect Hoosier workers.

Vigo County legislators announced they're co-authoring legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and protect Hoosier workers.

Vigo County and Terre Haute will receive more than $1 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to Vigo County legislators.

Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to Vigo County legislators.

Monroe County legislators encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Vigo County legislators encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Terre Haute's Marlene Lu was among 21 older Indiana residents honored with this year's Golden Hoosier Award for her volunteer service in the community, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

Vigo County legislators 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.

Clay City's Paul Sinders 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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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.

Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, Vigo County legislators 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.

Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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.

Longstanding Clay County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).

The Tryon Farm in Vigo County recently received Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards for being in operation since 1844, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws now in effect, including the new state budget and those supporting gun owners and individual rights.

"Indiana continues to be a national leader in conservative budgeting, low taxes and debt management. These efforts combined with a surging economy now put us in a favorable position to provide a tax refund to Hoosiers families."

"This tragedy is heartbreaking, and I will be praying for Detective Ferency's family and the Terre Haute Police Department during this difficult time," said State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute). "Detective Ferency was an honorable public servant who will be remembered for his incredible dedication to protecting our community."

"We grieve for the senseless loss of one of the Wabash Valley's finest servants," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). "Law enforcement officers protect our communities and families by putting their lives on the line each and every day. My heart breaks for Detective Ferency's family at this great time of loss. May our Heavenly Father give them comfort that only He can provide in such a time of grief."

"My thoughts and prayers are with Detective Ferency's family, friends and fellow officers," said State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). "The loss of his life is a pain that can be felt throughout our entire community and state. He is a hero who spent 30 years defending and keeping our community safe, and Vigo County was a better place thanks to his service."

Clay City Jr./Sr. High School student Tara Arthur is among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Monroe County students are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Owen Valley Community High School student Abigail Herrington is among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Legislation supported by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) protecting Hoosiers' right to gather for religious worship services during future public emergencies is now law.

Indiana recently awarded more than $500,000 in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to Vigo County legislators.

Indiana recently awarded $407,000 in state matching grants to Monroe County for road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators.

Indiana recently awarded more than $1.5 million in state matching grants to Clay County communities for road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators.

Indiana recently awarded more than $1.1 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

When the 2021 Indiana legislative session started in January, our state, like most others, was on the economic rebound from the financial fallout of the pandemic. With a new two-year budget to draft this session, we remained cautiously optimistic until Indiana received game-changing news. The state's updated fiscal forecast in April projected an increase of $2.4 billion in tax revenue over the next three years compared to December's projections. This report reflects confidence in Indiana's future and proof that years of responsible fiscal stewardship played a key role in Indiana's strong emergence out of the pandemic. That's why our new biennial budget pays down debt and makes strategic investments in our citizens, schools, communities and infrastructure.

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed into law legislation supported by Vigo County lawmakers to prioritize broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics.

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed into law legislation supported by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) to prioritize broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics.

Legislation supported by Monroe County lawmakers to prioritize broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics could soon be law.

As taxpayers file their 2020 tax returns, State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) urges Hoosiers to look out for identity thieves and scammers.

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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

The Indiana House of Representatives 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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

The Indiana House of Representatives 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 Monroe County lawmakers.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation that would establish a new $50 million grant program targeting the state's most critical health challenges, according to Vigo County legislators.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation that would establish a new $50 million grant program targeting the state's most critical health challenges, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation establishing the Student Learning Recovery Grant Program to help students experiencing learning loss due to the pandemic, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

After a unanimous vote by the Indiana House of Representatives this week, legislation co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) supporting local law enforcement now heads to the Senate for consideration.

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced legislation establishing the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program to support Indiana's jobs and economy, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) is working on legislation to expand a grant to help Indiana National Guard members earn graduate degrees.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) was recently reappointed to two House standing committees and as majority whip for the Indiana House Republican Caucus.

Monroe County and Bloomington recently received more than $808,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Monroe County lawmakers.

Local communities recently received more than $405,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Clay County lawmakers.  

Owen County recently received $94,151 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said time is running out for local students to apply for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives in Indianapolis.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages communities in Central Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

Local lawmakers encourage communities in Central Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

Local lawmakers encourage communities in Monroe County to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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.

Vigo County lawmakers encourage 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.

Local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience should apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to local lawmakers.

Three Vigo County projects expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward, thanks to more than $737,000 in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

An Owen County project expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved locations in Freedom can now move forward thanks to an $866,000 state broadband grant, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said the town of Spencer recently received a $250,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses.

Area schools recently received more than $2.8 million in grants to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corp. recently received $162,500 to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Vigo County legislators encourage veterans and Indiana companies to connect through INvet's next-generation website.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages veterans and Indiana companies to connect through INvet's next-generation website.

When students begin school in the coming weeks, a new opportunity to fulfill graduation requirements will be available to high school juniors and seniors to tutor younger students, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

According to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), 2020 census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so.

Hoosiers no longer have to pay local or state fees for five-year gun licenses, thanks to a law supported in 2019 by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

As Indiana continues to get back on track, State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said the state is dedicating nearly $44 million in federal funds to help small businesses and manufacturers impacted by COVID-19.

With many new laws effective July 1, State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, patients and farmers.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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.

Vigo County and local communities are eligible for more than $5.5 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to local lawmakers.

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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Monroe County and local communities are eligible for more than $7.7 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to local lawmakers.

Clay County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.2 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to local lawmakers.

Owen County and local communities are eligible for more than $770,000 to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Vigo County lawmakers encourage 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.

Monroe County lawmakers encourage 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.

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourage 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.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) urges Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic.

Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Owen County recently received $243,750 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Local students pursuing a career in education recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Monroe County legislators.

Terre Haute students pursuing a career in education recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said many helpful mental health resources are available to Hoosiers during the coronavirus pandemic.

With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.

Wabash Valley lawmakers announced local communities were recently awarded over $5.5 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they served as pages during the 2020 legislative session.

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) (left) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) (right) welcome the Rev. Samuel Bush (center) to the Statehouse Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Indianapolis.

State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomington) (far left) Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) (second from left) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) (far right) welcome Dr. Doug Cassel (second from right) to the Statehouse Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Indianapolis.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) (center) meets with Indiana University School of Dentistry students Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Pictured are (from left) Shayne Smith, Melorin Burstin, Lora Soliman, Heaton, Sydney Vanarsdel, Ellettsville dentist and IU School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. David Walden, and Jaclyn Schmitt.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) (right) fills a care package to donate to a veteran in need on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

PHOTO CAPTION: (Left to right) State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil), Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) pair sneakers with their suits to help kick off February as National Cancer Prevention Month on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at the Statehouse. The Indiana House of Representatives participated in the Suits and Sneakers Challenge, an annual event hosted by the American Cancer Society and National Association of Basketball Coaches, to help raise awareness. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the most common type and leading cause of cancer deaths in both females and males. Ways to decrease your cancer risk include not smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, eating a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity.

The Indiana House of Representatives supported Rep. Bob Heaton’s (R-Terre Haute) resolution requesting the Indiana Department of Transportation to erect a commemorative road sign for Indiana basketball legend and Clay County native Angus Jeffers Nicoson.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2020) – The Town of Spencer was awarded a $700,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to help continue economic development.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville), Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level agenda for the legislative session, which begins in January:

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2019) – “Monroe County is home to some of Indiana’s most innovative companies and citizens, yet some of our neighbors lack reliable access to essential broadband internet. It’s imperative that we bring the entire state up to par on a resource required to succeed economically and communicate effectively.”

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2019) – State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) encourages aspiring teachers planning or pursuing a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Monroe County and the city of Bloomington will receive over $1.1 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2019) – Applications are now open for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program during the 2020 legislative session, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

Area legislators recently 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.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Heaton (R-Terre Haute) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement of $22.1 million in funding for broadband expansion projects across the state. This funding will provide broadband infrastructure to more than 4,800 homes and commercial locations in 12 counties, including Bean Blossom and Bloomington townships, as part of the initial round of the Next Level Broadband program. Heaton supported the state’s budget, which allows funds to be used for awarding broadband grants to rural areas:

STATEHOUSE- State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) congratulates the Beatty and Whitecotten families for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair.

STATEHOUSE— House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced the 2015 interim study committee assignments. State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) was appointed to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please include the following statement from State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) in your coverage of House Enrolled Act 1001, the state’s biennial budget, which passed out of the General Assembly:

STATEHOUSE - “I was proud to support and help pass our state’s biennial budget, which appropriates $101.5M in capital construction funds to Indiana State University. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please include the following statement from State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) in your coverage of Senate Bill 101:

STATEHOUSE - “Unfortunately, there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation regarding SB 101. 

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), along with the Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, presented the Town of Center Point with a Community Development Block Grant to improve their stormwater infrastructure.

STATEHOUSE – House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) appointed State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) to serve as Majority Whip. Committee chairmen and caucus leaders are selected biennially by the majority party after each election year.

STATEHOUSE - State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) congratulates the Childers family for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair.

Note to the Editor: Please include the following statement from State Representative Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) in your coverage of Indiana House Speaker Brian C. Bosma’s (R-Indianapolis) announcement of the 2014 interim committee assignments.

STATEHOUSE – “I am honored to be appointed to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.