David Abbott

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2026) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2026) – Recently, the city of Elkhart was awarded $10 million from the Indiana Finance Authority in the latest round of funding to expand housing throughout the state, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2026) – Elkhart County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2026) – Whitley County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2026) – Northeast Indiana students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 27, 2026) – More than $2.1 million in state funding is headed to Elkhart County for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2026) – Columbia City is receiving $1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2026) – More than $1.2 million in state funding is headed to Kosciusko County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake).

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2026) – More than $3.1 million in state funding is headed to Northeast Indiana for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2026) – Recently, Elkhart County legislators received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 7, 2026) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake) are highlighting new laws that took effect July 1 following the 2026 legislative session. These new laws will help strengthen immigration enforcement, cut taxes for working Hoosiers and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Recently, Northeast Indiana legislators received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to review important policy issues and discuss possible solutions.

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, local lawmakers are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will strengthen immigration enforcement, protect Hoosier children and support Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2026) – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) are highlighting new laws taking effect July 1. These new laws will help improve public safety, strengthen protections for Hoosier children and increase childcare access.

STATEHOUSE (June 15, 2026) – Indiana recently expanded a state website to help Hoosiers compare healthcare prices and quality, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (June 15, 2026) – Indiana recently expanded a state website to help Hoosiers compare healthcare prices and quality, according to Northeast Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 14, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law legislation that establishes new safety guidelines for high-wake recreation on Indiana's public freshwater lakes according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Tony Isa (R-Angola).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2026) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced plans to investigate energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2026) – Legislation authored by State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) establishing new safety guidelines for high-wake recreation on Indiana's public freshwater lakes is heading to the governor for consideration as a new law.   

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2026) – This session, State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) co-authored a resolution recognizing the longstanding partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Indiana.  

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2026) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) introduced legislation to promote safe recreation and responsible use of public freshwater lakes.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2026) – Elkhart County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2026) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2026) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2025) – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Northeast Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 9, 2025) – Local communities received over $8.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Northeast Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Elkhart County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Northeast Indiana legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2025) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) recently joined Gov. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and other stakeholders for a letter of intent signing with Taiwan officials at the Statehouse in support of Hoosier farmers and agriculture.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 24, 2025) – Area lawmakers are urging local communities to apply for the next round of funding from the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program, which helps communities finance infrastructure projects to support residential housing development.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2025) – Elkhart County schools recently received more than $640,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2025) – Elkhart County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 11, 2025) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2025) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. XX, 2025) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2025) – Northeast Indiana farms were recently honored by the state with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2025) – Elkhart 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 to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2025) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation co-sponsored by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) to support the efforts of Fort Wayne's Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum in establishing a columbarium to commemorate fallen Hoosier veterans.

STATEHOUSE (May 23, 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 Elkhart County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) – Elkhart County legislators supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – Northeast Indiana legislators supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2025) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Elkhart County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Whitley County over $2.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $11.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Northeast Indiana legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation to appoint additional magistrates to improve the efficiency of Elkhart County's court system.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2025) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) has authored legislation which aims to enhance protections for Hoosier property owners dealing with squatters on their property.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).  

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Northeast Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Elkhart County lawmakers.

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. 20, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – Northeast Indiana legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – Elkhart County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 12, 2024) – Elkhart County legislators said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 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. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw). 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 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. 11, 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. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne). 

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 19, 2024) – Whitley County schools recently received more than $172,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 19, 2024) – Kosciusko County recently received more than $287,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2024) – Elkhart County schools recently received more than $553,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers. 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw). 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers. 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne). 

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 area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2024) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2024) – State Reps. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) and David Abbott (R-Rome City) 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 11, 2024) – State Reps. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and David Abbott (R-Rome City) 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 9, 2024) – Elkhart County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws that took effect this week.

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.

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (June 6, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

STATEHOUSE (June 6, 2024) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

STATEHOUSE (June 6, 2024) – Local legislators encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Elkhart County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Denny Zent (R-Angola). 

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Whitley County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Northeast Indiana communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Kosciusko County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2024) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2024) – A bill sponsored by State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) to extend health insurance coverage to Hoosiers living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and end-stage renal disease is headed to the governor's desk.

Note to the Press – Elkhart County lawmakers 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:

Note to the Press – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City), Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) and Denny Zent (R-Angola) 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:

Note to the Press – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) 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:

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2024) – Legislation co-authored by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – Elkhart 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. 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – Northeast Indiana 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. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and David Abbott (R-Rome City) in your coverage of the State Budget Committee formally approving $2 million in state funding on Tuesday for the Warsaw Municipal Airport to replace a nearly 50-year-old taxilane that serves large aircraft. During the 2023 legislative session, Snow and Abbott voted in support of the funding as part of the new state budget. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 11, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 11, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 30, 2023) – As a member of Indiana's Drainage Task Force, State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) said he plans to pursue legislation during the 2024 legislative session to help property owners who are being negatively impacted by Indiana's overly strict and complex drainage laws.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2023) — State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) can attest to the escalation of the illegal immigration crisis at the nation's Southern border.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 8, 2023) – Over $8 million in state funding is in route to Northeast Indiana communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2023) – Area lawmakers 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) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2023) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 18, 2023) – Whitley County lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2023) – Elkhart County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 4, 2023) – Kosciusko County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 4, 2023) – Northeast Indiana legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2023) – Whitley County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2023) – 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.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2023) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2023) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers 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.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2023) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2023) – The Blue-Moser-Pergrem-Geiger Farm in Elkhart County recently received Hoosier Homestead centennial and sequential awards for being in operation since 1847, according to State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2023) – Kosciusko 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.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 1, 2023) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) 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.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2023) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) 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.

STATEHOUSE (July 26, 2023) – 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.

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2023) – New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by local lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2023) – New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by local lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (May 15, 2023) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) recently welcomed Whitley County students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (May 10, 2023) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) recently traveled to the United Kingdom with a delegation of Midwest state legislators to encourage more state-level collaboration with business leaders and government officials.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $3.1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.

Local communities are set to receive over $4.3 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.

Columbia City High School graduate Jaclyn Fries is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2023 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2023) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently passed legislation co-authored by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) that would provide more government transparency by requiring public meetings be livestreamed and archived.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted unanimously in support of State Rep. David Abbott's (R-Rome City) legislation that would provide free hunting days for critically disabled veterans.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) that would phase in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active-duty members.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Denny Zent (R-Angola) that would phase-in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active duty members.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2023) – State Reps. Dave Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2023) – Elkhart County lawmakers invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2022) – Northeast Indiana lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) – Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) – State Reps. Dave Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 8, 2022) – Over $1.7 million is headed to Kosciusko County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 8, 2022) – Over $613,000 is headed to a Whitley County community to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Dave Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) – More than $1.4 million is headed to Elkhart County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) encourages college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) (right) receives the Public Policy Champion of Philanthropy Award from Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Board of Directors Chair Rich Haddad (left), during the Philanthropy Leads Dinner Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Snow received recognition for authoring new law helping to expand childcare options by removing restrictions for public and private schools providing childcare in their buildings. 

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said schools in Kosciusko County recently received more than $237,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said schools in Wabash County recently received more than $112,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 9, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) invites local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2022) — Several Wabash County businesses recently received the Governor’s Half-Century or Century Business awards recognizing their longstanding service in the community, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2022) – Longstanding Wabash County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Wabash) and State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington).

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new and notable state laws, which are now in effect.

STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said three agencies serving Kosciusko County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tackling public health challenges.

STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana serving Wabash County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tackling public health challenges.

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2022) – "Today's decision is a watershed moment for pro-life advocates across the nation, and I look forward to reconvening at the Statehouse to reaffirm my support for the unborn. While it's too early to speculate on what form Indiana's legislation will take, I believe we'll also find ways to increase support for pregnant women and babies."

STATEHOUSE (June 9, 2022) – "Hoosiers are paying higher prices at every turn, and a second automatic tax refund this year would provide some relief. I support returning money back to the hardworking taxpayers, and this approach would be quick and efficient."

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) 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 10, 2022) – National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) supported a new law to help Indiana's health care heroes and alleviate the nursing shortage.  

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Local communities will receive more than $1.2 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2022) – Along with fellow lawmakers, State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) recently signed onto a letter sent to the governor urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

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 (March 11, 2022) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) recently voted in support of passing the largest tax cut in the state's history, sending the $1 billion tax-relief package to the governor where it could soon become law.

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) – Artwork by local artists will soon be displayed at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).  

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2022) – Indiana House Republicans advanced a responsible and sweeping tax-cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 21, 2021) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) invites constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the legislative session starting Jan. 4.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2021) – 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. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 30, 2021) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) announced today that he is co-authoring legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and protect Hoosier workers.

House Bill 1001 would allow Gov. Eric Holcomb's state public health emergency to expire by ensuring Indiana could continue receiving the same federal reimbursements for SNAP and Medicaid, and maintain the state's ability to hold voluntary community vaccination clinics. Holcomb recently announced that he will keep the state of emergency and the remaining, but limited, executive order in place until lawmakers take action in January.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Kosciusko County communities will receive more than $1.2 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Wabash County will receive $389,327 in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 1, 2021) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) encourages local residents and businesses with slow or no broadband internet service to apply for help using the newly launched Indiana Connectivity Program.

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

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2021) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) 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.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2021) – The Chamberlain Farm in Wabash County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1920, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2021) – "A refund for Hoosier taxpayers is welcome news after passing a historic state budget that makes key investments in Indiana's top priorities like K-12 education, small businesses and rural broadband. Our fiscal responsibility has helped our economy bounce back better than expected, and Hoosiers are a driving force behind our economic boom. Indiana's government is running like a well-oiled machine and we intend to continue evaluating how we build on this economic success to better serve Hoosiers moving forward," said State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (July 1, 2021) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the new state budget and those supporting law enforcement, small businesses and schools.

"As a freshman lawmaker, being a part of the legislative process is truly inspiring, and we accomplished a lot for Hoosiers this session," Snow said. "Our state is on solid financial footing and we were able to make strong investments in K-12 education and public safety in addition to supporting small businesses."

STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2021) – Eligible 4-year-olds heading into pre-K during the 2021-2022 school year can now apply for On My Way Pre-K grants, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 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 Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (May 27, 2021) – State Reps. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and Curt Nisly (R-Milford) encourage working families seeking high-quality early education and out-of-school programs for their children to apply for Build, Learn, Grow scholarships.

STATEHOUSE (May 20, 2021) – A bill breaking down barriers for young, low-income workers looking to obtain in-demand job skills is now law, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (May 12, 2021) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation authored by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) to protect Indiana's grain farmers from catastrophic financial losses when licensed grain buyers fail.

The Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund protects Hoosier grain farmers from catastrophic financial losses when state-licensed grain buyers, grain banks or warehouses fail. Snow said grain farmers typically store their harvests in these licensed warehouses and enter deferred pricing agreements with buyers to determine a selling price at a later date. In the event of a warehouse failure, the fund covers 100% of contracted stored grain and 80% of other grain transactions for up to 15 months prior to the date of failure. The fund is supported by farmers who pay a 0.2% premium on the gross value of all grain marketed to licensed grain buyers in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (May 3, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $1.3 million in state matching grants to Wabash County and North Manchester for road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (May 3, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $455,000 in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and Curt Nisly (R-Milford).

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2021) – With the governor's signature, a bill co-authored by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) supporting law enforcement and boosting accountability and transparency in policing is now law.

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2021) – Warsaw Community High School graduate Aaron Wainscott is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2021 legislative session.

Wainscott, a Kosciusko County resident, is the son of Brent and Candy Wainscott. He attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he majored in policy studies and earned a Bachelor of Science in public affairs.

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2021) – Legislation expanding Indiana's Safe Haven Law to save more newborns is on its way to the governor's desk, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 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. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) – Hoosiers working to pay down their student loans can receive free financial help to tackle their debt, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (March 15, 2021) – As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) is urging Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – A longstanding Wabash County farm was recently presented a Hoosier Homestead award for being in operation for more than 150 years, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2021) — The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday voted in support of legislation authored by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) to help protect Hoosier farmers when a grain buyer's operation fails leaving them without payment.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2021) — The House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Wednesday voted to advance legislation authored by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and co-authored by Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) helping Hoosier grain farmers recoup losses when facing grain mill failures.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2021) —Indiana Grown recently launched the Shop Indiana Grown online marketplace connecting Hoosiers directly to local vendors and products, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2021) – Indiana residents age 70 and older are now eligible to register for a free COVID-19 vaccine, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 11, 2020) – State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) was recently appointed to serve on three House standing committees.

Snow will serve as a member of the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee and the House Elections and Apportionment Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2020) – State Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) said Wabash County recently received a $160,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses.