INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senator, …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer, who heads up the seven-county US 30 Coalition, met with State Sen. Ryan Mishler on Thursday, May 30, to discuss having state money set aside for an environmental impact study —  the first major step toward constructing a new limited-access freeway that would eventually replace US 30 across much of …read more.

WARSAW — Two Republican state lawmakers declared the recent passage of a two-year $34 billion budget by the Indiana General Assembly to be a success and touted increases in funding that will help schools. Pressured by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and various education groups, the Republican-led legislature increased funding for public education by $763 million …read more.

INDIANA —  Nathan Leichty is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2019 legislative session, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Leichty, a resident of Bourbon, is the son of Brent and Teresa Leichty. He is a junior studying accounting as well as facility and event management at Grace College. …read more.

WARSAW — Some Indiana state lawmakers are ready to take action to stop the Bureau of Motor Vehicles from moving forward with offering motorists a third gender option when applying for a new driver’s licenses. Lawmakers participating in a Third House legislative update on Friday, March 15, at the Shrine Building in Warsaw voiced opposition …read more.

[weaver_youtube daO_XfWNyOU rel=0]     WARSAW — It was a special evening Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Banquet. Not only were two individuals named the 2016 Woman and Man of the Year, but a special recognition was given to former State Senator V. Richard (Dick) Miller, who passed away …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler recently welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April: Grace Gebo, from Mishawaka, attends Mishawaka High School. Riley Rose, from Plymouth, attends Plymouth High School. Mitchell Rose, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. Daniel Stauffer, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. …read more.

  Members of the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties attended the Indiana Builders Association Legislative Day in Indianapolis. Several legislative proposals affecting the building industry were discussed with Senator Ryan Mishler and Representative Curt Nisly. Legislation under consideration and supported by the Indiana Builders Association and BAKFC are the Common Construction Wage bill, State Building …read more.

By Sen. Ryan Mishler (R- Bremen) While the federal debt inflates toward $18 trillion, Indiana has decreased its debt by 50 percent. Other states operate in the red year after year, but Indiana recently closed out another fiscal year with a balanced budget and significant reserves. In Indiana, we believe government should balance its checkbook …read more.

The Indiana Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution authored by State Rep. Kathy Heuer (R-Columbia City) and sponsored by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) urging the federal government to repeal a new excise tax on the sale of medical devices in the United States. The tax is a provision of the Affordable Care Act. The …read more.

It was a productive day in Indianapolis for Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce members last week. Seventeen concerned business people participated in the annual Indy Bus-In. The group met with Lt. Governor Ellspermann to discuss initiatives from her office – including Stellar Community grants and the proposed personal income tax reduction as part of …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) urges local fourth-grade students to celebrate Indiana’s 196th birthday by entering the annual Statehood Day essay contest and answering the question, “What does Indiana mean to you?” before Oct. 29. Local fourth-grade classrooms are also invited to attend Statehood Day celebrations in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Space is limited …read more.