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Lake County legislators: Local one-stop shop for storm recovery assistance now open

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Wednesday, September 23, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2026) – A one-stop shop for Hoosiers impacted by last month's severe weather is now open in Lake County, according to local lawmakers.

Rep. Lehman: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Adams County schools recently received more than $123,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).

Rep. Teshka named 2026 Indiana Bankers Association Legislator of the Year

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2026) – Recently, State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) was named 2026 Indiana Bankers Association Legislator of the Year.

Reps. Sweet, Snow: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2026) – State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Winona Lake) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Indiana is stepping up for rural healthcare

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Access to high-quality, affordable healthcare remains one of the most pressing challenges in our state, particularly in our rural areas. As your state representative, addressing this issue is a priority and I am excited to share that nearly $13 million in federal Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) grants are coming to Northwest Indiana, including Fulton, Jasper, Marshall, Newton, Elkhart, Pulaski and Starke counties.

Jeter: Prioritizing affordability to keep Indiana growing

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Monday, September 21, 2026

Indiana's economy is growing. Businesses are investing and creating jobs, and communities across our state are attracting new residents. Indiana leads the Midwest in both economic and population growth. Carmel and Fishers were ranked the first- and second-best places to live in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

The reason that growth is happening is because Indiana has made it affordable to start and grow a business, build a career and raise a family. Protecting and strengthening that affordability will be key to sustaining our momentum and providing even more opportunities for Hoosiers.

Smaltz: Indiana is leading the way in K-12 education

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Monday, September 21, 2026

Hoosier students deserve an education system that prepares them not just to graduate but to succeed in today's economy – and Indiana is leading the way.

In the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, Indiana ranked sixth in the nation in reading for both fourth and eighth grade students, while math scores showed progress for fourth-graders who ranked ninth after previously ranking 11th. WalletHub ranked Indiana as having the eighth best school system in the country for 2025.

Hall: Keeping energy affordable for Hoosier families

Posted by: Maxx Johnson  | Monday, September 21, 2026

For families across Indiana, affordability is an issue they feel every day when they see what's left in their budgets after paying for essentials like groceries, housing, transportation and utilities. Every Hoosier needs electricity, so keeping it reliable and affordable must remain a priority.

Isa: Recent storms highlight importance of emergency preparedness

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Monday, September 21, 2026

September is National Preparedness Month, which is a good time for Hoosier families to review their emergency plans and make sure they are ready for severe weather and other emergencies.

Madison County lawmakers: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – Madison County schools recently received more than $475,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

St. Joseph County lawmakers: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – St. Joseph County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Reps. Culp, Jordan: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Kendall Macri  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Reps. Lehman, Sweet: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken, Wade Coggeshall  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Rep. Sweet: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Reps. Jordan, Teshka: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Rep. Jordan: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Matthew Gocken  | Monday, September 21, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2026) – State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Hancock County lawmakers: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Matt Stachler  | Thursday, September 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – Hancock County schools recently received more than $300,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

Starke County lawmakers: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, September 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Jasper County lawmakers: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, September 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – Jasper County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Porter County lawmakers: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, September 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – Porter County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session.

Reps. Lehman, Prescott: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Wade Coggeshall  | Thursday, September 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – Jay County schools recently received more than $110,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

Hamilton County lawmakers: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Matt Stachler and Molly Gillaspie  | Thursday, September 17, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2026) – Hamilton County schools recently received nearly $1 million from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

Hendricks County lawmakers: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall, Matt Stachler and Maxx Johnson  | Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Hendricks County schools recently received more than $644,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

Reps. Rowray, Prescott: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, September 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2026) – Delaware County schools recently received nearly $465,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).

Henry County lawmakers: State awards funding to local schools for safety upgrades

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, September 16, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2026) – Henry County schools recently received more than $285,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

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