Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after H.R. 1735 the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 passed the House by a vote of 269-151. The legislation fulfills Congress’s constitutional obligation to provide for the common defense, includes a number of key reforms for military operations across the nation, and enables …read more.

By GRAIG LUBSEN Communications & Marketing Director, Indiana Office of Technology The State of Indiana announced the launch of the revamped IN.gov and my.IN.gov. The revised site is geared toward mobile users and offers a new feature that enables users to personalize content via my.IN.gov. Users are staying longer at the IN.gov site, averaging more …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Gov. Mike Pence signed SEA 298, Voluntary Veterans’ Preference Employment Policy, on Wednesday, which allows private employers to give preference to veterans, as verified by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, in the hiring, promoting or retaining of qualified …read more.

By MAGGIE JOHNSON Office of Indiana Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch State Auditor Suzanne Crouch applauds the Indiana General Assembly for their work in the 2015 legislative session and thanks them for their hard work. “The 2015 session was labeled the ‘education session’ by the Legislature. While wonderful gains were made for Hoosier students and …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Governor Mike Pence Gov. Mike Pence has signed HEA 1403, the Regional Cities Initiative, which creates a framework for neighboring communities to work together to promote economic development on a regional basis in order to attract talent and investment. The bill, which was part of the governor’s agenda for the …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Upon signing HEA 1019, the common construction wage repeal bill, the governor issued the following statement. The legislation will remove the common construction wage statute and allow the market to determine wages. “Wages on public projects should be set by the marketplace and not by government …read more.

By KATHRYN DOLAN Indiana Courts On Monday, May 4, the public will have access to appellate case information through the state court record system, Odyssey. With the addition of the appellate courts, about 220 circuit, superior, city and town courts in 51 counties use Odyssey to maintain records. In May 2014, the Supreme Court announced …read more.

State Rep. Curt Nisly, as well as Senators Long and Bassler made statements reflecting on the key 2015 legislative session that recently adjourned. Nisly said, “At the start of the 2015 legislative session, House Republicans made a commitment to pass an honestly balanced budget that protects Hoosier taxpayers while continuing to strengthen our education system. …read more.

By DENNIS ROSEBROUGH Communication Director, Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joined 24 other Lt. Governors in a letter to President Obama opposing the administration’s proposed budget cuts for the National Guard. The 2016 Army budget eliminates 8,000 Army National Guard positions. The letter states: “As a unique state based military …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Gov. Mike Pence has penned an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal regarding Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Excerpts can be found below. The full version, which will appear in Tuesday’s edition, can be found here. “I want to make clear to Hoosiers and every American …read more.

Dear Editor, I want to thank Governor Pence and my congressmen, Ryan Mishler and Curt Nisly, for voting to protect all Hoosiers from governmental overreach through Indiana’s Religous Freedom Restoration Act law. The willful ignorance of so many across the country has been unbelievable. This law has nothing to do with discrimination and everything to …read more.

Eric Holcomb, a former advisor to Governor Mitch Daniels and U.S. Senator Dan Coats, former Indiana Republican Party chairman and United States Navy veteran, announced today his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2016. Holcomb, who until recently served as Senator Coats’ state chief of staff, was joined during the announcement by his wife, …read more.

By STARLEE COLEMAN The Goldwater Institute Gov. Mike Pence signed into law a bill to give terminally ill patients access to medicines that have passed phase one of the FDA approval process but are not yet on pharmacy shelves. The bill passed both the state House and Senate with unanimous, bipartisan votes. HB 1065, The …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Marlin Stutzman Today, Republican Study Committee Chairman Bill Flores and RSC Budget and Spending Task Force Chairman Marlin Stutzman released the House conservative caucus’ budget proposal for fiscal year 2016. The proposal, titled “Blueprint for a Balanced Budget,” balances the federal budget in six years, reforms and reduces government spending …read more.

Eric Miller of Advance America will share a special message, “The Battle to Protect,” at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester. Miller is the founder of Advance America, an educational organization that began in 1980 with just 10 people. Today, the grassroots network includes over 45,000 families, 1,500 businesses and …read more.

By STARLEE COLEMAN The Goldwater Institute A law to give terminally ill patients access to medicines that have passed phase one of the FDA approval process but are not yet on pharmacy shelves has passed both the state House and Senate with unanimous, bipartisan votes, and is on its way to Governor Mike Pence. Governor …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman announced that this year’s Academy Day will take place on Saturday, April 18. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young Hoosiers to learn more about our terrific service academies. These schools represent some of America’s finest academic institutions, where students have a chance …read more.

By ADAM TALBOT Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign is sounding the alarm on a bill under consideration in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 101, now before a committee in the state House of Representatives, is part of a wave of anti-LGBT legislation (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) emerging across the country that threatens to undermine …read more.

By HILLARY CHERRY Press Secretary, Senator Ryan Mishler Kosciusko County residents Haley Bradfield and Becka Lukens are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2015 legislative session. Bradfield, a resident of Ashland, Ohio, is the daughter of Richard and Laura Williamson. She graduated from Ashland High School and received her bachelor’s …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following his vote in support of H.R. 529 – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans sponsored by Rep. Lynn Jenkins. The bill passed 401-20. “As a father of two who invests in a 529 …read more.

By DANIEL ALTMAN Indiana Department of Education Indiana’s graduation rate for 2013-14 jumped to 89.8 percent, up from 88.6 percent the year before according to data released by the Indiana Department of Education today. Indiana’s non-waiver graduation rate also saw an increase. Importantly, the non-waiver graduation rate was 83.4 percent, up from 81.7 percent in …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has returned from a daylong, bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Members of the CODEL observed detention operations, received an intelligence overview and toured specific areas of the detention facility. The trip also included meetings with the …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence has joined 23 other governors from across the nation in calling on President Obama to reconsider his stated decision to veto the Keystone XL pipeline legislation passed by Congress. The letter states, “We hope you will take into account the will of the …read more.

By HILLARY CHERRY Press Secretary, State Senator Ryan Mishler’s Office A bill authored by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) to reward Indiana’s best teachers and reduce red tape for schools passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today by a 7-3 vote. Indiana schools spend only 57.5 percent of their budgets on student …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement after being asked by Chairman Bill Flores to lead the Budget and Spending Task Force for the Republican Study Committee. “I am honored to Chair the Budget and Spending Task Force for the Republican Study Committee (RSC) at a time …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman’s mobile office will be open at the following locations and times Wednesday, February 11th. Congressman Stutzman’s staff will be available to assist Hoosiers on their issues of concern. Noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, located at Warren St., Huntington. 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement in light of President Obama abandoning his proposal to tax 529 plans and his cosponsorship of H.R. 529, a bill introduced by Representatives Lynn Jenkins and Ron Kind to protect middle class families by strengthening 529 college savings plans. “Every young American deserves the opportunity to go to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Today Governor Mike Pence, the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Revenue host the Indiana Tax Competitiveness and Simplification Conference at the Indiana Government Center. The conference brings together nearly 200 local and national tax experts and policy makers to focus on ways to create a more competitive business and …read more.