Ethan Manning

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2021) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Note to the Press – Please include the following statement from State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport), a member of the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force, in your coverage of today's economic development announcement from Gov. Eric Holcomb, Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and UAW leaders, and the governor's ceremonial bill signing of House Enrolled Act 1168. Manning co-authored the law to establish the Electric Vehicle Product Commission to evaluate and identify potential industry growth opportunities, and keep jobs in Indiana.

 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2021) – "Our goal is for Indiana to be on the leading edge of electric vehicle technology. The global electric car race has taken off, and our state already has a solid infrastructure and workforce to build upon in order to be competitive in this market. By 2030, electric vehicles will take up a significant percentage of new vehicle sales, and this new commission is one way to ensure Indiana is positioned for innovation and manufacturers choose the Hoosier state to grow their operations and expand job opportunities."

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Cass County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2021) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the new state budget and those supporting gun owners, individual rights and small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (June 3, 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. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport).

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 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. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport). 

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2021) – Legislation establishing a state health improvement plan and a $50 million grant program targeting Hoosiers' most critical health challenges is now law, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport).

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) — Legislation to improve civic engagement among young Hoosiers is on its way to the governor's desk, where it could soon be signed into law, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – A longstanding Fulton County farm was recently presented a Hoosier Homestead award for being in operation for over 100 years, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport).

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation that would prioritize access to broadband internet for schools, students and rural clinics, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2021) – State Rep. Ethan Manning's (R-Denver) bill to break down barriers for local communities to expand broadband took a step forward after the Indiana House of Representatives recently voted to approve it.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2021) – The House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee voted today in support of a legislative proposal co-authored by State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) that would reestablish the 21st Century Energy Task Force following its expiration in December of last year.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2021) —Indiana Grown recently launched the Shop Indiana Grown online marketplace connecting Hoosiers directly to local vendors and products, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

As I looked back at the last Manning Memo I wrote at the conclusion of the 2020 legislative session as the COVID-19 pandemic was just taking hold, I don’t think any of us could have imagined all that has transpired in the past nine months. This was quite the year, and we are all still dealing with a lot of challenges. But I am proud of our community, and I am proud of Indiana. We are blessed to live in the Hoosier state. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 22, 2020) – Fulton County recently received $198,900 in a state matching grant for road and bridge improvements, according to local lawmakers.  

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2020) – Local communities recently received more than $193,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Cass County lawmakers.  

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 8, 2020) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) joined the COVID-19 Vaccine Summit on Tuesday at the White House in Washington, D.C. along with other state and national leaders to discuss efforts to quickly deliver a safe vaccine nationwide.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 21, 2020) – Hoosiers can vote absentee-in-person at several locations across Miami County until Nov. 2, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2020) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) encourages communities in Miami County to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 2, 2020) – Spots remain open for eligible Hoosier families to enroll 4-year-olds in On My Way Pre-K, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 25, 2020) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) encourages local residents to register to vote or check their registration status before the Oct. 5 deadline using the state's online voter portal at IndianaVoters.com.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2020) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) 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.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2020) — Fernbaugh's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry in Logansport recently received the Governor’s Half Century Business Award recognizing their longstanding service in the community, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (July  17, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to Cass County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2020) – With many new laws effective this month, Cass County lawmakers said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, farmers and public safety officers.

STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2020) – Cass County legislators encourage 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.  

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Miami County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.6 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2020) – Cass County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.9 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2020) – Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (May 4, 2020) – Miami County recently received $250,000 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2020) – Logansport and Cass County will receive a combined $250,000 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2020) – Cass County lawmakers encourage Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2020) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) encourages Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

Friends and neighbors, you don’t need me to tell you, but these are challenging times. We recently finished the 2020 legislative session, but that feels small now compared to the extreme public health and economic challenges we are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic. I know we are all experiencing some level of hardship due to the difficult, but necessary, steps taken in the past week that may continue for days or months ahead as we fight the spread of the illness. 

We only have one week left in this short legislative session, which means bills are changing by the hour, so we have to do our best to keep up!  Senate Bill 184, the bill I am sponsoring to allow Indiana Farm Bureau to offer health benefit coverage to its members, passed the House with a vote of 93-2. I believe this new and innovative health coverage plan option for farm bureau members has the potential to be one of the most impactful items we pass this session. It will allow more health care access at an affordable cost for those who participate. 

We got off to a running start this week as the second half of session really got going. Right now, I am sponsoring eight Senate bills, and keeping a close watch on my two bills over in the Senate. Six of the Senate bills I am sponsoring have already been heard in committee. Those will now move to the House and Senate floors for further consideration.

This week we began the second half of this year’s legislative session. In the first half, we passed 114 bills out of the House and the Senate advanced 169 bills. One point I always like to make is about the collaborative environment at the Statehouse. Of the bills that passed the House so far, every single one had bipartisan support. Furthermore, 89% of those bills passed with 10 or fewer “nay” votes. I think this is important to note because many people don’t realize that we have a lot of bipartisan and practical legislation. 

PHOTO CAPTION: (Left to right) State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston), Ethan Manning (R-Denver) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) 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

We had a great discussion on a wide range of issues in Logansport last week. Thanks to the Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce for hosting legislators for the Third House Session! One of the biggest topics we discussed was education. We have passed several bills this session that are high priorities for House Republicans and the education community, including holding teachers harmless from low ILEARN test scores and decoupling teacher evaluations from test scores.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2020) – The House of Representatives today approved State Rep. Ethan Manning’s (R-Denver) legislation to prevent deaths from low head dams with a 95-1 vote. 

We just wrapped up the third week of the session and legislation is moving quickly as we approach critical deadlines to keep bills alive.

From addressing health care costs to considering important education matters, we are busy at the Statehouse working to serve Hoosiers across Indiana. During the second week of the legislative session, we listened to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s State of the State Address, which touted the many economic success stories Indiana has had over the past year.

We kicked off the 2020 legislative session last week at the Statehouse. It’s an honor to continue serving you as your state representative and working to improve the quality of life in our community. This is a “short session,” which lasts until early March. This is the session we consider bills that have zero or limited fiscal impact.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) in your coverage of House Republicans selecting State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) as House speaker-elect:

It is hard to believe it is already October! When the 2019 legislative session ended in April, I said I would be busy over the summer meeting with different groups and constituents to learn more about them, and how I can better serve our district and state.  

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2019) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) was recently selected to serve as the vice chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2019) – Applications are now open for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program, according to State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero).

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2019) – A new law could spur more economic development and jobs in the local area, according to lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (June 10, 2019) – “As the energy industry continues to evolve, it is vital for Indiana’s policymakers and leaders to balance the needs of the environment, economy and Hoosiers, both now and in the future. I look forward to studying how other states and countries are investing in new energy technology and what would be reasonable for Indiana to replicate or improve upon. The future of energy is really a global conversation, and Indiana has a role in this discussion.”

STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2019) – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) was recently chosen to participate in the Council of State Governments’ Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development.

The 2019 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly finally adjourned. Lawmakers were even able to end a week ahead of schedule, saving taxpayers money! Throughout my first legislative session, I authored or sponsored five laws, the most of any first-term legislator.

This week, House lawmakers finished up regular committee work and we are now shifting focus to sending remaining bills back to the Senate. Several proposals the legislature is working on could have a big impact in our community.

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2019) – Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) to create a pilot program for local senior citizens to mentor students is moving to the governor for consideration as a new law.

With just three weeks remaining in this legislative session, we have begun to finalize bills. Once a bill has passed the House of Representatives or Senate, it goes to the opposite chamber for further consideration. If it makes it through the committee process and another floor vote with no changes, it is sent to the governor to be considered for a new law. If the other chamber makes amendments, the author of the bill must decide to agree or disagree with the changes. If the author concurs or agrees, and the majority of the bill’s originating chamber supports the amendments, it goes to the governor to either be signed into law or vetoed.

This week has been one of the busiest in the legislature so far. Legislation addressing school bus safety passed out of the House unanimously. The work done on this bill highlights how the entire General Assembly must work together to pass legislation. As a sponsor of this legislation, I am grateful for all the input from stakeholders and constituents to improve safety for children riding school buses.

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – Local family farms were recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for more than 100 years, according to State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).

The Graham-Scott Farm, located in Bunker Hill and in operation since 1893, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award. The Vincent Farm, located in Amboy and in operation since 1865, received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award.

We are just a few weeks away from critical deadlines for bills to receive a hearing, so legislation is moving quickly at the Statehouse. My first bill, House Bill 1056, passed through the Senate unanimously. Currently, county auditors determine someone’s eligibility for real property tax deductions. If a taxpayer is denied, they can appeal the decision, and the notice of appeal is filed with the county or township assessor. This bill streamlines the appeal process of auditor decisions by bypassing the assessor, who is unfamiliar with the case, from the system and sending it straight to the auditor. Due to an amendment in the Senate, the legislation must return to the House to either approve or reject the changes and send the bill to a conference committee to reconcile differences. 

In response to the terrible accident in Fulton County last year that claimed the lives of three schoolchildren, lawmakers are proposing a new measure to help keep school bus riders. It is simply unacceptable for motorists to put Hoosier kids in danger, and legislation I sponsored would hold drivers more accountable and help prevent another tragedy. When a

STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2019) —The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) that would strengthen the penalties for individuals who fail to stop when a school bus stop arm is extended.

This week the legislature wrapped up the first half of the 2019 session. We passed 201 bills out of the House, and we expect to receive just as many from the Senate to consider during the second half of session. I am sponsoring 12 different Senate bills and look forward to telling you more about those in the coming weeks.

Education, both in and outside the classroom, has been a constant theme this session. In the legislature, we are always looking into ways to enrich the lives of Hoosier students. Some of these approaches include classes and extracurricular activities to develop important skills. These education opportunities are valuable for our students, our community and our state.

State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Ethan Manning (R-Denver) pair sneakers with their suits to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers challenge, an annual event hosted by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, cancer claims 37 Hoosier lives every day, but avoiding tobacco products, eating a healthy diet and maintaining an active lifestyle can help reduce the risk of the disease.

This week, I welcomed my first student page, Nicholas Yax from Logansport High School. I have known Nick now for a couple of years, and he is a bright, young man with unlimited potential. It was great to see him in the House Chamber and talk about issues lawmakers are working on this session. The House Page Program is a wonderful opportunity for students ages 13-18 to come see how their state government works. You can learn more and apply online at www.indianahouserepublicans.com/page-program.

The recent announcement that Schneider Electric will be closing its Square D facility in Peru was painful news to hear. My thoughts are with the 306 employees left without a job and their families as they face potentially tough times ahead. State Sen. Randy Head and I are currently in communication with Gov. Eric Holcomb and our state’s federal elected officials to see what can be done to help. We will continue monitoring the situation and will do what we can to assist those affected. As your state legislators, we are always looking to support our neighbors.

Legislators wrapped up the first month of the 2019 legislative session, which must conclude by April 29. Last Thursday, my bill dealing with property tax deduction appeals unanimously passed out of the House. Bills continue to move through the process. It is a tradition for some of the more veteran members to have a little fun and tease new members as they present their first bill on the House floor. I enjoyed the back and forth with fellow representatives and was grateful my first bill passed to the Senate.

I recently spent a day meeting with local school officials, including superintendents, principals and other leaders of five school corporations. Hearing from these administrators on the accomplishments and challenges they face every day is vital for me as I discuss education policies at the Statehouse. With this feedback, I am able to make specific inquiries and suggestions to help our schools better serve Hoosier students.

The second week of the legislative session moved quickly, as more committees begin their work and bills begin to move through the process. On Tuesday evening, Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined his 2019 goals during the annual State of the State address. I look forward to working with the governor to accomplish our shared goal of taking Indiana to the Next Level.

We wrapped up the first full week of the 2019 legislative session, which is my first session in office. I have been learning new things, meeting new people, talking about many different issues and working on bills I filed. It has been a rewarding experience up to this point, and I am grateful to the people of House District 23 for allowing me to have the opportunity to serve our community and the state of Indiana in this way.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – Local lawmakers encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) — State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) was recently selected to serve on three House committees, including the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – Ethan Manning of Denver took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 23.

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day, the formal start to the legislative session.

“Being sworn in as a member of the Indiana General Assembly is a moment I will never forget. It’s an honor to serve the people of my district and have their support,” Manning said.