Around the House

During the 2025 legislative session, House Republicans supported SEA 1, providing more than $1.3 billion in property tax relief for homeowners. This new law will also help rein in local government debt and cap how much income taxes local governments can collect, meaning Hoosiers can keep more of their hard-earned money.

State Representative Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) and two of our interns, Devon Humphery and Emily Gebhardt, discuss the Indiana House Republican Internship Program. The program offers students the opportunity to network and learn more about the legislative process firsthand.

Farms across Indiana owned and maintained by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years are celebrated biannually with Hoosier Homestead awards. State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer), Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) share the importance of Hoosier Homesteads and recognize these families' contributions to Indiana's agriculture.

Indiana was recently ranked sixth in the nation by the National Assessment of Educational Progress for reading proficiency. State Reps. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Jake Teshka (R- North Liberty) share their thoughts on the ranking and how House Republicans are also addressing math proficiency by challenging students who are performing well and catching those falling behind earlier.

State Representatives Cindy Ledbetter (R- Newburgh), Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) and David Abbott (R-Rome City) discuss Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program's impact and benefit on their communities. The program awarded more than $200 million in state matching grants to 245 Indiana counties, providing funding for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and...

An Indiana House Republican agenda bill to strengthen public safety passed the House and now moves to the Senate. The bill prioritizes funding for deputy prosecutors to help uphold rule of law and keep Hoosiers safe.

The Indiana General Assembly has made it halfway through the 2025 legislative session. Bills passed by the House are now moving to the Senate, and Senate-passed bills are headed to the House for further consideration. State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) discuss the halfway point process and highlight key agenda bills.

House Republicans recently released their amendment to the proposed state budget with a focus on protecting taxpayers, streamlining government and funding key priorities. State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) shares his thoughts on this proposal and its impact on Hoosiers.

State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) discusses a House Republican priority bill that builds on previous legislative efforts by bolstering a revolving loan fund designed to help local governments pursue infrastructure projects that support housing development.

Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and Emmy Hildebrand of HVAF discuss the House donation drive for the 2025 legislative session to support homeless veterans across the state and how you can help.

House Republicans are working to reduce regulations on k-12 schools to increase flexibility and help educators focus more on student outcomes. State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) discusses how refining Indiana's statutes would give local communities more control over their education decisions.

House Republicans are focused on protecting taxpayers, streamlining government and empowering Hoosiers. House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) say top legislative priorities for the 2025 session include passing an honestly balanced state budget, lowering costs for Hoosiers and strengthening communities.

Students can now apply for the page program for the 2025 session. State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) discuss the benefits and unique opportunities students can gain from a day at the Statehouse.

As the 2025 legislative session begins, so does the Indiana House Page Program! The program is a unique opportunity for Hoosier students ages 13-18 to engage with the Indiana state government. State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) share their insight on this exciting program, where students can assist lawmakers, tour the historic Statehouse and observe the le...

Speaker Huston this week released committee appointments for the members of the Indiana House of Representatives. State Reps. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) and Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) detail what standing committees are their focus for the upcoming legislative session.

Constituent surveys will be made available soon ahead of the 2025 legislative session. State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) share why these surveys are important to legislators and how you can complete yours today.

Newly sworn-in State Reps. Garrett Bascom (R-Lawrenceburg) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) recently joined their colleagues at the Statehouse to officially kick off the 2025 legislative session. Learn how you can reach your state representative and follow session.

The Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship applications are now open to high school seniors and current college students looking to pursue a degree in teaching. State Reps. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) discuss how eligible students can receive up to $10,000 per year toward their education.

Over $139 million is going to 223 communities across the state to support local infrastructure projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) and Christopher Judy (R-Fort Wayne) discuss the importance of these grants and how they will help Indiana's future overall.

November is National Adoption Month, and State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) share how lawmakers took action this year to support Indiana's most vulnerable and discuss resources available for Hoosiers considering adoption.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) discuss the importance of early detection and screenings while also sharing resources available to Hoosiers.

Early voting recently opened across Indiana. State Reps. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) and Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) detail how and where you can vote early.

A new award for first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of service is now available. State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Dave Hall (R-Norman) share information about the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor and how to nominate someone.

The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for a House internship is quickly approaching. Former Statehouse interns and now State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) highlight their experiences and how this opportunity helped them.

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and we want to spread awareness about the resources available to struggling Hoosiers. State Reps. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) discuss how Indiana's 988 and 211 helplines offer 24/7 support.