Sharon Negele

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2020) – "We have watched broadband connectivity go from a luxury to a necessity, and that’s why we have to expand broadband's reach to more Hoosiers. Cooperatives, like the Tipmont REMC, can bridge the gap between rural communities and reliable, affordable internet access. The pandemic highlighted the needs of the underserved and unserved areas in our communities and state, and I am committed to working on solutions that help connect more people to this critical resource."  

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2020) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages local seniors and families to attend 1 of 2 workshops to learn more about financial aid options for students pursuing college.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2020) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages communities in Northwest Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2020) – State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourage Montgomery County communities to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects. Brown, co-author of the 2016 law creating Indiana's long-term road funding plan, said Community Crossings

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2020) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) 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. 25, 2020) – State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) 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. Before the start of each legislative

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2020) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) 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 (Sept. 17, 2020) – Tippecanoe County recently received a $250,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2020) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said the city of Monticello recently received a $250,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help small businesses.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2020) – Several Fountain County projects expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward thanks to more than $10.1 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2020) — Several Tippecanoe County projects expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward thanks to more than $5.7 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 9, 2020) — Several Montgomery County projects expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward thanks to more than $5.7 million in state broadband grants, according to State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2020) – This new school year, State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said there are opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to tutor young students in order to fulfill graduation requirements.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2020) – According to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica), 2020 Census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2020) – Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. Instituted in 1976, the program

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2020) – Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. Instituted in 1976, the program

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 4, 2020) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages Hoosier small businesses to apply for a new program that provides direct technical support to help build an online presence.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2020) – Shelby Funeral Home recently received the Governor’s Century Business Award recognizing its longstanding service in the community, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (July 28, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Indiana is directing nearly $40 million from the federal CARES Act to expand the program's eligibility,

As Indiana continues to get back on track, State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) said the state is dedicating nearly $44 million in federal funds to help small businesses and manufacturers impacted by COVID-19.

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2020) – With many new laws effective this month, State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, patients, farmers and survivors of assault.  

STATEHOUSE (July 1, 2020) – Hoosiers can no longer hold handheld cell phones or other electronic devices while driving unless calling 911, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2020) – Coronavirus testing is now offered to all Hoosiers at OptumServe sites throughout the state, regardless of whether they are at high risk or symptomatic, according to State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

Fountain and Warren counties, as well as local communities, are eligible for more than $1.1 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

STATEHOUSE (June 17, 2020) – As Indiana continues to get back on track, State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said the state is dedicating nearly $44 million in federal funds to help small businesses and manufacturers impacted by COVID-19.

STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2020) — 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. Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) 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. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) 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. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages 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.

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

STATEHOUSE (May 12, 2020) – Tippecanoe County lawmakers urge Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic.

Fountain County and Attica recently received $223,000 in combined coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

Benton County recently received $112,550 in coronavirus relief to support rural Hoosiers, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

Indiana's registered voters can now submit an online application to receive their mail-in absentee ballot, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

A Seeger Memorial High School student pursuing a career in education recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2020) — North Montgomery High School senior Sierrah Chapman recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). The statewide program awards scholarships to top-performing students who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least

State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said many helpful mental health resources are available to Hoosiers during the coronavirus pandemic.

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2020) – With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2020) – Jasper County and DeMotte were both recently awarded $1 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

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

State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they served as pages during the 2020 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) – With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.  

State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2020) – McCutcheon High School graduate Tanner Brown is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and her fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2020 legislative session. Brown, a Romney native, is the son of Brian and Angie Brown. He is a graduate of Purdue University,

PHOTO CAPTION: (Left to right) State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston), Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) 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

CAPTION: State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) 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

PHOTO CAPTION: State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) 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

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Note to the Press – Please include the following statement from State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) in your coverage of House Republicans selecting State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) as House speaker-elect: STATEHOUSE (Dec. 2, 2019) – “Todd has been an incredible leader in the House of Representatives. I have no doubt that he will excel

Note to the Press – Please include the following statement from State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement of an additional $6.3 million in funding for broadband expansion projects across the state. Locally, this funding will serve nearly 3,000 households and businesses throughout Benton County.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) welcomes to the Statehouse educators from the Metropolitan School District of Warren County on Organization Day, Nov. 19, 2019. Negele met and listened to the educators’ input regarding standardized testing and teacher pay. Pictured, left to right, are David Baker, Negele, Miles Stucky, Jill McBride

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Tippecanoe County communities were recently awarded over $1.6 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators. Nearly $100 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. State Rep. Tim Brown

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Warren County was recently awarded $740,153 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Nearly $100 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – More than $1.9 million in state matching grants will be awarded throughout Montgomery County to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). This local funding is part of the nearly $100 million recently awarded to Indiana cities, towns

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2019) – Newton County communities were recently awarded over $1.3 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Nearly $100 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2019) – Local communities were recently awarded over $762,000 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Nearly $100 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which is now in its

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2019) – The town of Hillsboro was recently awarded $77,169 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Nearly $100 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which is now in its fourth

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2019) – The town of Remington was recently awarded $141,703 in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Nearly $100 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which is now in its fourth

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 24, 2019) – Tippecanoe County lawmakers encourage aspiring teachers planning or pursuing a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. State Reps. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville), Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) supported legislation establishing the scholarship in order to

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages aspiring teachers planning or pursuing a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Current high school seniors, college freshmen and college sophomores can earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourages non-traditional female students to apply for the POWER Caucus Scholarship to further their education and career aspirations. Women who are returning to school after a hiatus, changing careers, and seeking advancement in their professional or work lives, as well as

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.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 8, 2019) – Applications are now open for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program during the 2020 legislative session, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Negele said the internship program is a unique opportunity for college and graduate students, and recent graduates to gain valuable hands-on experience and

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) 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,

STATEHOUSE (July 1, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) will serve on the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, which will commemorate 100 years of women’s right to vote. Negele authored the law creating the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to organize and promote activities throughout the 100th

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) was recently identified as a pro-economy, pro-jobs legislator in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis. Negele earned a score of 100% based on her votes cast in agreement with the Indiana Chamber’s position on 38 bills during the 2019 legislative

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2019) – Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) commemorating 100 years of women’s right to vote. Negele said the new law creates the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, which will organize and promote activities to celebrate the 100th

STATEHOUSE (May 15, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As House pages, students toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with their daily tasks and met with Negele to learn more about the legislative

STATEHOUSE (April 5, 2019) – The Indiana Senate recently supported State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation to help commemorate 100 years of women’s right to vote. Negele’s bill would create the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to organize and promote activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2019) – The House of Representatives voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) providing justice to Hoosiers whose intimate photos are shared without their consent. Also known as “revenge porn,” nonconsensual pornography is the distribution of intimate images without consent from

STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2019) – The Goff-Clark Farm was recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for 107 years, according to State Sen. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville) and State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). The Goff-Clark Farm, located in Crawfordsville and in operation since 1912, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award.

STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2019) – The William Frederick Stath Farm was recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for 129 years, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell). The William Frederick Stath Farm, located in Brook and in operation since 1890, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial

STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2019) – The Kirkpatrick Farm was recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for 178 years, according to State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) and State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). The Kirkpatrick Farm, located in Lafayette and in operation since 1841, received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award.

STATEHOUSE (March 27, 2019) — The Indiana Senate recently supported legislation authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) cracking down on synthetic drug dealers and manufacturers. Synthetic drugs are those with properties and effects similar to other illegal drugs. The current penalty for dealing or possessing a synthetic drug ranges from a

STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) received the National Federation of Independent Business’ Guardian of Small Business Award recently at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. “As a small-business owner, I understand the effort and dedication that is needed to maintain and grow a business,” Negele said.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation enhancing penalties for organized “shoplifting” recently advanced out of the House of Representatives. Organized retail theft occurs when retail goods are stolen with the intention of reselling them. Negele said thieves used to primarily resell stolen

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2019) — The House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation co-authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) that would establish a temporary payment program for unpaid traffic fines. Currently, there are approximately 380,000 Hoosiers with suspended licenses due to an inability to pay. Under this legislation,

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2019) — State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation to help commemorate 100 years of women’s right to vote advanced out of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Negele said this legislation would create the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to organize and promote activities to celebrate the 100th

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation cracking down on synthetic drug dealers and manufacturers advanced out of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Synthetic drugs, like spice or bath salts, have properties and effects similar to other illegal drugs, including marijuana and cocaine. Currently, the

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2019) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) yesterday at the Statehouse remembered cervical cancer awareness advocate Erica Frazier Stum by honoring her life with a resolution in the House Chamber. “Erica occupied many roles throughout her life,” Negele said. “She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother and

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. According to Lehe, those who are between the ages of 13 to 18 can spend a day at the Statehouse in

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2018) – State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) was recently appointed to serve as chair of the House Statutory Committee on Ethics. Negele was also reappointed to the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee. “Each session, lawmakers hear testimony from Hoosiers, industry experts and

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) –House lawmakers returned to the Statehouse today for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day. State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) were among those who met for the ceremonial start of the 2019 legislative session. “We have a full docket for this upcoming session,”

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2018) – College students and recent graduates seeking an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives must submit their applications before the Oct. 31 deadline, according to area lawmakers. “Internships provide students a chance to develop their skills and gain experience before they enter their careers,”

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2018) – Area lawmakers urge current high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 11, 2018) — The Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code will meet Wednesday at the Statehouse to discuss ways to help law enforcement combat human trafficking, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Negele said the committee, on which she serves, will take a closer look at the pros and cons of having one

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2018) — Local family farms were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). These farms throughout the area were presented a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award: The Putt Farm, located in

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2018) — With students and educators heading back to the classroom, State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Sally Siegrist (R-West Lafayette) said many new laws impact local school districts. “Hoosier lawmakers worked hard this past session to better meet the evolving needs of educators and students,” Siegrist said.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2018) – State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston), Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Sally Siegrist (R-West Lafayette) invite local college students and recent graduates to apply for an internship with the House of Representatives for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January.

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2018) —State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) earned a 97 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for her pro-economy, pro-jobs voting record. Negele’s score is based on her performance during the 2018 session of the Indiana General Assembly and her votes cast in agreement with the

STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2018) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code. Negele said in the coming months, the committee will examine several topics including human trafficking and current trends in the criminal justice system. “Summer study committees help

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2018) — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday at the Statehouse ceremonially signed into law legislation sponsored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) to keep sex offenders from living next door to their victims. According to Negele, the new law mandates that a sex offender who knowingly establishes a residence within a one-mile radius

STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2018) — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday at the Statehouse ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) providing another tool to ensure violent criminals stay behind bars. According to Negele, violent crimes are those that result in serious bodily harm or death. Negele said by expanding the

Pictured from left to right: State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) receives the Cancer Control Champion Award from Keylee Wright, the Indiana State Department of Health’s director of the cancer control section, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the Ivy Tech Corporate College and Culinary Center in Indianapolis. Negele was presented the award at the 2018

STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2018) — A portion of Newton County has been nominated by Gov. Eric Holcomb as an Opportunity Zone, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). Negele said this nomination, which is sent to the U.S. Secretary of Treasury, could result in additional private-sector investments in the community. The goal of this new federal

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2018) — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday at the Statehouse ceremonially signed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation into law expanding Silver Alerts to include missing children with disabilities. Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement and voluntarily broadcast by TV and radio stations when an adult with

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2018) — The Senate yesterday unanimously passed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) bill that would expand Silver Alerts to include missing children with disabilities. Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement and voluntarily broadcast by TV and radio stations when an adult with disabilities has wandered from their

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2018) — The House of Representative Monday unanimously passed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) bill that would expand Silver Alerts to include missing children with disabilities. Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement and voluntarily broadcast by TV and radio stations when a disabled adult has wandered from their

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2018) — The House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs passed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) bill on Tuesday that would expand Silver Alerts to include missing disabled children. Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement and voluntarily broadcast by TV and radio stations when an adult is believed to be in

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2018) — The House of Representatives today adopted State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) resolution urging the recognition of January as Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness Month. During a formal announcement of the resolution at the Statehouse, Negele was joined by her fellow POWER Caucus members, Commissioner of the

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). The House Republican Internship Program offers paid, spring-semester internships at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. These are full-time

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 20, 2017) – Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings grant program, which is now in its second year. The grants are available through the

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2017) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) earned a 94 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for her support of pro-jobs, pro-economy legislation. Negele’s score is based on her performance during the 2017 session of the Indiana General Assembly and her votes cast in agreement

STATEHOUSE (June 1, 2017) — Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday ceremonially signed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) bill into law helping to expand broadband service to rural areas of Indiana. Currently, local governments seeking certification as a broadband-ready community must comply with specific requirements through the Indiana Economic

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) — Gov. Eric Holcomb today signed into law State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Sally Siegrist’s (R-West Lafayette) bill to reduce the number of cervical cancer deaths in Indiana. According to the Indiana Cancer Consortium, approximately 250 new cervical cancer cases and 86 cervical cancer-related deaths occur

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2017) — The Indiana Senate voted Wednesday in support of State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) bill to expand broadband service to rural areas of Indiana. Currently, local governments seeking certification as a broadband-ready community must comply with specific requirements through the Indiana Economic Development

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2017) — The Indiana Senate voted unanimously today in support of State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Sally Siegrist’s (R-West Lafayette) bill to reduce the number of Hoosier deaths resulting from cervical cancer. According to the Indiana Cancer Consortium, approximately 250 new cervical cancer cases and 86 cervical

STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2017) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Tyler Amato, from Lafayette, attends McCutcheon High School; Hannah Barnard, from Oxford, attends Benton Central High School; Owen Coon, from Wingate, attends North Montgomery High School; Avery Dawson, from Brookston,

STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2017) – Indiana lawmakers teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Indiana Wednesday to formally kick off the General Assembly’s first-ever home build on Statehouse grounds. State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Sally Siegrist (R-West Lafayette) joined Habitat officials and lawmakers on the South lawn to announce the

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2017) – Area lawmakers laced up their sneakers with their suits Tuesday at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica), Sally Siegrist (R-West Lafayette), Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Don Lehe (R-Brookston) participated in the annual event. The Suits and Sneakers challenge is an annual

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2017) – Local graduates are gaining experience as interns with State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and her fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2017 legislative session. Abigail Campbell, a resident of Veedersburg, is the daughter of Greg and Stephanie Campbell. She is a Fountain Central High School graduate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2017) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted today in support of State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Sally Siegrist’s (R-West Lafayette) bill to help reduce the number of drug store robberies in Indiana. “With Indiana’s growing drug epidemic, it’s important the General Assembly takes steps to

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2017) — The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today passed a bill increasing penalties for stealing prescription drugs from pharmacies in Indiana. State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) authored the legislation and was joined by State Rep. Sally Siegrist (R-West Lafayette) on the proposal to help reduce the number of drug

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2017) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously today in support of a bill to reduce the number of Hoosier deaths resulting from cervical cancer. State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) authored the legislation and was joined by State Rep. Sally Siegrist (R-West Lafayette) on the measure. “My goal is to create a

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2017) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) today announced they will author legislation aimed at reducing the number of Hoosier deaths resulting from cervical cancer.

Negele and Sullivan, the bill co-author, formally announced their plan at the Statehouse where they were joined by fellow state lawmakers and officials from health organizations across Indiana. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. She was also named to the House Committee on Ways and Means. In addition to her committee assignments, Negele serves as Assistant Majority Whip for the caucus. “Every session,

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 6, 2016) — Local communities recently received more than $5 million in federal funding to improve infrastructure, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded federal funds to the following cities, towns and counties for infrastructure projects: Warren County received $440,000

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2016) — Local communities received state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). This year, Negele supported legislation establishing the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund, which will provide about $160 million to Indiana cities, towns and

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 12, 2016) — Two local farms were recognized on Friday with Hoosier Homestead awards for 100 years or more of family farm ownership, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). The Snodgeroth Farm, located in Benton County, has been in operation since 1888 and the Sims Farm, located in Fountain County, has been in operation

STATEHOUSE (June 23, 2016) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) will serve on the Interim Study Committee on Government. In preparation for the 2017 legislative session, which begins in January, interim study committee members meet to examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and identify potential legislation. “In 2015, I championed

STATEHOUSE (May 16, 2016) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) earned a 96 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for her support of pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation. Negele’s score is based on her performance during the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly and her votes cast in agreement

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2016) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Clay Kretzmeier, from Fowler, attends Benton Central High School; Hailey Ferguson, from Rensselaer, attends Hebron Christian Academy; and Haley Burns, from Lafayette, attends McCutcheon High School. As a House page,

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2016) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Cheyenne Taylor, from West Lafayette, attends Benton Central High School; Joseph Nine, from Veedersburg, attends Fountain Central High School; Isaac Whitlock, from Westpoint, attends Southwestern Middle School; MacKenzie

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2016) — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) welcomes local residents, Litany Pyle and Nathan Kenny, to the Statehouse where they are interning with the House of Representatives during the 2016 legislative session. Pyle, a resident of Veedersburg, is the daughter of Gary and Penny Pyle. An Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 19, 2016) – State Rep. Randy Truitt (R-West Lafayette) and State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) paired their sneakers with their suits today at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. “In 2015, it was estimated that 13,420 Indiana residents died of cancer,” Truitt said. “Every year we hold this event, and I

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) congratulates local families from Benton, Newton and Tippecanoe counties for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann at the Indiana State Fair. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farming families who have owned and operated

The Indiana State Fair, which has been designated the "Year of the Farmer," kicks-off this Friday and runs through Aug. 23. To honor and celebrate our state's agricultural industry, each day of the fair will recognize a farmer or farm family who represents different segments of Indiana agriculture. Karlanea and Daryl Brown, aquaculture farm operators from

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) sponsored a bill to help strengthen communication between municipalities and the landowners of a proposed annexed territory. Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 330, cosponsored by State Representative Randy Truitt (R-West Lafayette), was signed into law by the governor. SEA 330 requires municipalities

STATEHOUSE — Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), announced the end of session, or Sine Die, on Wednesday evening with many accomplished priorities for the House Republicans. State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) applauds the success of the House Republican agenda, which was released in October,

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) congratulates several local families from Benton and Warren counties for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Awards. The awards were presented by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann at the Indiana Statehouse. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farming families who have owned and operated the

STATEHOUSE —State Representatives Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Randy Truitt (R-West Lafayette), legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse today in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to raise awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in 2012, 35,000 Hoosiers heard the

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) is encouraging Hoosier students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity. “Participating in the House Page Program is an incredible opportunity for students

STATEHOUSE — House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced standing committee assignments today for the 119th General Assembly. Standing committee assignments are made biennially after each election. Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) has been appointed to serve on the Financial Institutions and Ways and Means Committees. “I am confident

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) joined executives from the Kentland Airport and local community leaders at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the completion of the town’s runway expansion and repaving project. “I was honored to attend the ribbon cutting and help celebrate this wonderful improvement

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) congratulates the Mathew Farm of White County and the Grimes/Vollmer Farm of Fountain County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. Rep. Negele joined Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday to present

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

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Commission on Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises. “I am honored to serve as a member of the Governor’s Commission on Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises,” said Rep. Negele. “Participating in

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) wasted no time getting to work during her first legislative session in the Indiana General Assembly. In total, she authored one bill, coauthored four, sponsored two and cosponsored two. In fact, two of her bills are waiting to be signed into law: House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001 and HEA 1029. As

STATEHOUSE — Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), announced the end of session, or Sine Die on Friday evening, closing out a year of priorities achieved. The House Republican agenda, which was released in October, centered on making Indiana a stronger state for future generations, by focusing on fiscal

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) congratulates the Carson Farm of Benton County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented today by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Gina Sheets at the Indiana Statehouse. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families with farms that have been

STATEHOUSE — The state budget is headed to the House floor after being approved by the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. The conservative budget proposal estimates that Indiana will end fiscal year 2014 with just under $1.9 billion in reserves. “Maintaining healthy reserves protects Hoosier taxpayers in the event of unforeseen

STATEHOUSE — Senate Bill (SB) 319, sponsored by State Representative Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and cosponsored by State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica), passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Monday with a unanimous vote. SB 319 is the first piece of legislation to pass both houses in the 2013 legislative session. SB 319 addresses the

STATEHOUSE — Members of the General Assembly have joined forces in the fight against Hoosier hunger. Partnering with Feeding Indiana’s Hungry Inc., a statewide association of Feeding America affiliated food banks, lawmakers are working to raise awareness and assist with the state’s domestic hunger relief efforts through the month of

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) participated in American Heart Association Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and more deadly than all other forms of cancer combined, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat. On average, nearly 24 women die

STATEHOUSE – State Representatives Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) will attend the Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber Legislative Breakfast Series at Wabash College on Saturday, Feb. 9. What: Legislative Breakfast Series featuring Reps. Brown and Negele When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8-10 a.m. Where: Wabash College, Detchon

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) authored legislation regarding adoption history information, which passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Monday with a unanimous vote. The bill is coauthored by State Representative Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo). House Bill (HB) 1029 allows the relative of an adoptee and a pre-adoptive

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and House legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse on Monday in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to promote awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, last year 35,000 Hoosiers heard the words “you have