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Rep. Jordan praises IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Tuesday, September 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2026) – State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Rep. Criswell issues statement on passing of former Indiana legislator Michael K. Rogers

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Tuesday, September 1, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2026) – “I’m saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Rogers, who dedicated many years to serving the people of Indiana. His commitment to public service, both as a state representative and senator and throughout his professional career, left a lasting impact on our state.

Newton County legislators praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, August 31, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2026) – Newton County 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.

Rep. Haggard recognizes Back Door Quilts for more than 50 years of service

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Monday, August 31, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2026) – Back Door Quilts recently received the Governor's Half Century Business Award recognizing its long-standing business operations in Johnson County, according to State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville).

Jeter: Women's sports should not be controversial

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Friday, August 28, 2026

The ongoing controversy surrounding the WNBA has become bigger than any one player, coach or courtside argument.

Boone County legislators praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matt Stachler and Wade Coggeshall  | Friday, August 28, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2026) – Boone County 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.

Rep. Sweet praises IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Friday, August 28, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2026) – State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Reps. Jordan, Teshka praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Friday, August 28, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2026) – State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Reps. Sweet, Snow praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Friday, August 28, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2026) – State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Lehman, Prescott praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Wade Coggeshall  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

King statement on Indiana's settlement with Meta to mandate social media protections for young Hoosiers

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

Note to Press – State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Attorney General's announcement that Indiana and other states reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to pay the state up to $419 million and implement safety reforms for children on Facebook and Instagram. King co-authored a new law during the 2026 legislative session that creates a framework to protect minors on social media, including parental consent for children under age 16 to open accounts and restrictions on harmful features.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) – "Today is a historic win for Hoosiers and their families. We know social media has a tremendous effect on the brain, especially for young children. In this settlement, social media platforms will be required to add several features to ensure children are better protected online while also giving parents more oversight into how young Hoosiers are using social media. This settlement is a great first step, and I hope other online companies follow suit. I will continue working hard to maintain protecting minors from online harm in Indiana." 

Smaltz: Indiana's fiscal health is strong and Hoosiers are seeing the benefits

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

There are always going to be competing opinions about Indiana's economy, our budget and the decisions being made by the General Assembly. However, when the books close at the end of a fiscal year, we have something more than opinions: We have the actual numbers.

As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I have had the opportunity to be a voice for our district in decisions that shape Indiana's budget and fiscal future. The numbers from fiscal year 2026 tell a clear story. Indiana ended the fiscal year on June 30 in a remarkably strong financial position, with nearly $4 billion in combined reserves (approximately $274.7 million Medicaid reserve, $739.6 million Tuition reserve, $1.12 billion Rain Day Fund and $1.86 billion Surplus Balance).

Montgomery County legislators praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Maxx Johnson, Wade Coggeshall and Kendall Macri  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) – Montgomery County 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.

State Rep. Smaltz encourages residents impacted by severe storms, flooding statewide to seek assistance

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) – State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) is encouraging those affected by historic flooding and severe storms statewide to apply for local, state and federal emergency resources.

McNamara chairs two interim study committees reviewing criminal behavior, sexual assault services for survivors

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

This week, State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) chaired two interim study committee hearings to discuss public safety issues ahead of the next legislative session, including reviewing current criminal trends and sexual assault response services.

Rep. Lopez named 2026 Legislative Champion by the Indiana Technology & Innovation Association

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) – On Thursday, State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) was recognized by the Indiana Technology & Innovation Association with the 2026 Legislative Champion Award at their annual statewide summit in Fishers.

Soliday calls for comprehensive review and hearing on storm response

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, August 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is calling for a comprehensive review to examine utility preparedness and response following the August derecho impacting Northwest Indiana.

Reps. Heaton, Yocum encourage residents impacted by storms to seek assistance

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) are encouraging Indiana residents affected by severe storms in Indiana to seek assistance by applying for state emergency resources.

Lopez, Shonkwiler, Garcia-Wilburn: The National Flood Insurance Program needs an update, and there’s a common-sense change that could make a big difference for Hoosier homeowners

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Representative Danny Lopez

Representative Alaina Shonkwiler

Representative Victoria Garcia-Wilburn

 

Following last weekend’s flood, many of us had the opportunity to visit with families across Hamilton County whose lives were instantly upended. Stories of generous neighbors, caring community organizations, selfless public safety officials, and responsive local government are common themes, as is often the case when tragedy strikes here in Indiana. As we move into the recovery phase, elected officials at every level ought to be looking for ways to make policy changes based on the lessons learned through the harrowing experiences so many of our neighbors have faced.

St. Joseph County legislators praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – St. Joseph County 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.

Reps. Lehman, Sweet praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Wade Coggeshall  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Rowray, Prescott praise IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Behning statement on Indiana's settlement with Meta to mandate social media protections for young Hoosiers

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), chair of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Attorney General's announcement that Indiana and other states reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to pay the state up to $419 million and implement safety reforms for children on Facebook and Instagram.

Cash statement on Indiana's settlement with Meta to mandate social media protections for young Hoosiers

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Note to Press – State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville), a member of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Attorney General's announcement that Indiana and other states reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to pay the state up to $419 million and implement safety reforms for children on Facebook and Instagram. Cash co-authored a new law during the 2026 legislative session that creates a framework to protect minors on social media, including parental consent for children under age 16 to open accounts and restrictions on harmful features.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – "Every Hoosier child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a healthy environment. For too long, these online platforms have negatively impacted the well-being, mental health and everyday lives of our youth with no accountability. I'm pleased to see this settlement provide needed protections for young users and expanded tools for parents, building on Indiana's work this year to better protect minors on social media."

Rep. McGuire: State funding awarded to support local small businesses

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Tuesday, August 25, 2026

A state grant was recently awarded to the Indianapolis office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses access financing, according to State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis).

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