Recently, I attended the White House State Leadership Conference, which offered an opportunity to hear from White House officials directly and discuss the top issues affecting Hoosiers. This was part of a series of meetings the White House has held with state leaders across the country to exchange ideas, foster collaboration and explore innovative solutions to the challenges our states face.
I enjoyed meeting with senior White House officials and Cabinet secretaries, including Vice President JD Vance, on behalf of Hoosiers in our district. We discussed the progress Indiana has made in key areas and ways to strengthen our state’s partnership with President Trump’s Administration.
The meeting highlighted many policy areas where Indiana is leading the nation, including efforts to strengthen education, expand school choice, improve public safety, support law enforcement and reduce bureaucracy. It was encouraging to see our state’s successes recognized on a national stage, and I was proud to share the work we have done to serve Hoosiers efficiently and responsibly.
Having an open dialogue between state and federal government is beneficial for lawmakers and the communities we serve. The discussions reinforced how important it is for states like Indiana to share our ideas and experiences with national leaders. I left confident that our work is helping shape national conversations in a positive way and that collaboration between state and federal officials will continue to produce meaningful results.
The White House State Leadership Conference also included a Q&A session for lawmakers with each speaker and agency representative, providing additional opportunities to engage directly on the issues that matter most to Hoosiers.
As your state representative, I want to ensure your voice is always heard in these important conversations. If you have questions, ideas or concerns about the issues impacting our community, contact me by phone at 317-232-9850 or visit in.gov/h54.
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State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) represents House District 54,
which includes portions of Hancock, Henry, Rush and Shelby counties.
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