KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A state-wide public question will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot regarding an amendment to the state’s constitution for a balanced budget. However, some are referring to this as a referendum. There is a difference. “The balanced budget amendment has nothing to do with the information on the Department of Local Government …read more.

WARSAW — Three Indiana legislators representing the local area were in Warsaw today, March 23, to discuss the most recent legislative session and to take comments, questions and input from local residents and officials. State Sen. Ryan Mishler, along with State Reps. David Wolkins and Curt Nisly attended the Third House Review Session conducted by …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kosciusko County will not have a fourth Superior Court Judge until July 2019, assuming Senate Enrolled Act 126 is signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The county may also be the last county to get an additional judge as all future requests will be for magistrates. The bill establishing Superior Court 4 in Kosciusko …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Dec. 7 meeting of the Cardinal Services’ Board of Directors, Senator Ryan Mishler was presented with a plaque by CEO, Randy Hall and Board Chair, Penny Brown. The award honors Mishler for his support of people with developmental disabilities and the people who serve them.  Mishler, who served last session as …read more.

SYRACUSE — In a shady area between the Oakwood Inn and the Oakwood Event Center are three polished granite benches honoring Cole Brembeck, Howard Brembeck and Pastor Ken Robinson. The benches were installed last September after a committee made up of Tom Prickett, Tammy Cotton, Ryan Mishler, John Stout and Ruth Miller was formed in …read more.

INDIANA — State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) to serve as chair of the Senate Subcommittee on School Funding for the 120th General Assembly. “I’m honored to once again chair the Senate Subcommittee on School Funding, and to work with my fellow legislators to support …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The day is near to cast your vote for president, senator, state leadership, local officials and school board officials. The general election for 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

It’s that time again, with state senate elections taking place Nov. 8.

INDIANAPOLIS — Earlier today, the Indiana General Assembly convened at the Statehouse for the ceremonial start of the 2016 legislative session. “Organization Day,” as it is commonly called, provides legislators an opportunity to meet with fellow lawmakers and staff and to begin discussing legislative topics. The 2016 session will reconvene in January and, by law, …read more.

By CINDY KLUSMAN Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Board Member WARSAW — The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its Oct. 7 meeting at the Warsaw Police Station. KYLA Moderator Tony Ciriello opened the meeting by welcoming the students and spoke briefly about the requirements for their Project Proud. Each year, two students from the prior KYLA …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) announced the Indiana Senate Republicans are offering paid internship opportunities in the Senate’s legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2016 session of the General Assembly. Qualified candidates must be college students, recent graduates, or enrolled in graduate or law school. Positions are open to Indiana residents …read more.

By HILLARY CHERRY Press Secretary, Sen. Ryan Mishler Sen. Ryan Mishler has announced the passage of a new state budget that provides significant funding increases for K-12 education. The Indiana budget passed by the Indiana General Assembly is honestly balanced, focused on funding Indiana’s most important needs and creating a strong foundation for our economic …read more.

Dear Editor, Local school boards are elected. The State Board of Education is appointed. By the governor. For the last 80 years or so Hoosiers have had a voice on the SBOE via the ability to vote for the Chair of that board. The Indiana House and Senate are trying to change that. They want …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6XJLHTv0fqk rel=0]   State Senator Ryan Mishler and Representative Curt Nisly addressed current session actions and bills still in session at this morning’s Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Third House Session. The recent signing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was briefly noted by both legislators and pointed questions by David Kolbe and Brian Smith. …read more.

[weaver_youtube K_NPDy7xWQY rel=0] Kosciusko County Farm Bureau hosted an opportunity to meet and talk with state legislators and a county councilman Saturday morning. The meeting room at the Biomet Drive, Warsaw, location was standing room only. Topics focused around education and proposed legislation, misconceptions on who makes the rules for the State Department of Education, …read more.

Kosciusko County’s state legislators will be in Warsaw Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Farm Bureau Office, off US 30 on Biomet Dive, Warsaw, to greet and speak with constituents. Present will be State Senators Randy Head and Ryan Mishler and State Representatives Curt Nisely and David Wolkins. One of the Kosciusko County Commissioners will also …read more.

IDNA Brands, a subsidiary of Wildman Business Group and the company behind the popular Sportula product line, has requested a tax abatement from Kosciusko County Council. Josh Wildman came before the council at the Aug. 14 meeting saying the company was expanding its product line, buying new equipment and planning to hire more employees. The …read more.

Dear Editor, Saturday I attended the Legislative Third House, sponsored by the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. They did such a wonderful job. Mark Dobson is always so gracious in allowing everyone to ask questions and is an extremely fair moderator. If you have not attended one of those meetings, you should. They are so …read more.

Dear Editor, Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Indiana House voted on HJR-3, the Marriage Protection Act. My Representative, David Wolkins in District 18, voted YES to give Hoosiers the right to vote in November. Representative Kubacki in District 22 voted NO, to take away her district’s ability to vote on the issue in November. Ms. Kubacki …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) met with two Kosciusko County students who served as pages in the Jan. 23 Senate session. Pictured with Mishler, at left, is Bryce Garner. In the bottom photo at right is Mishler with Grant Wagner. While the boys served as pages for the day, the experienced the legislative process first-hand and …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is conducting a 3rd House Session at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Officials scheduled to be in attendance include Sen. Ryan Mishler, Sen. Carlin Yoder, Rep. Rebecca Kubacki and Rep. David Wolkins. The event is free and open to the …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) recently welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse, where they served as Senate pages: Michal Scherer-Berry, from Bourbon, attends Triton Jr./Sr. High School. Leanna Chan, from Warsaw, attends Warsaw Community High School. Hanna Hopple, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. Carrie Avery, from Wakarusa, attends NorthWood High School. …read more.

The Government Issues Committee of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is holding a public Mid-Session Legislative Update on Friday, March 22, at the KCH Health & Wellness Center, 1500 Provident Dr., Warsaw. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Wellness Center Conference Room. Format for the event will be a panel of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – “Grace College has set itself apart as an institution of academic collaboration and outstanding student support,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) said in recognizing the college’s 75th anniversary. “It effectively fosters biblical values, leadership skills and strength of character that its alumni will carry for a lifetime. As a graduate student at Grace, …read more.

Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) was named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Conservation Alliance on Wednesday. After received the honor Mishler stated, “The conservation of our state’s natural resources is an important part of our state’s heritage — especially a portion of my district that includes many different lakes. “I have always enjoyed spending …read more.

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Ft. Wayne) today announced his selection of Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) to serve as Senate Majority Whip. Mishler will take over the majority whip duties from Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek), who was appointed to Senate Majority Floor Leader.  “The Senate Majority Whip has become a key position …read more.