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News from July 2024

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Rep. McNamara urges Posey County residents to report tornado damage

By Indy Standard | Jul 12, 2024

State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) is urging residents of Posey County to report any tornado damage from the July 9 event by contacting Indiana 211. To ensure a thorough assessment, residents can call 866-211-9966 or visit in211.communityos.org and click on the "Damage Reporting" tab.

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Indianapolis Public Schools prepare for new academic year with support events

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

The first day of school can often be stressful for families, but taking a few simple steps the weekend before may help alleviate the back-to-school blues. Classes start Thursday, Aug. 1, for more than 30,000 students enrolled in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), the largest district in the state, with about 4,000 employees covering around 50 square miles.

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Rep. Sweet receives summer study committee appointment

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) has been appointed to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Government.

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Shelby County legislators receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Local lawmakers in Shelby County have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and identify potential solutions. These committees will gather testimony from the public, experts, and stakeholders as they prepare bill recommendations for the budget session in January.

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Reps. Negele and Morrison receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions.

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Reps. Hall, May receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Chris May (R-Bedford) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to examine policy issues and develop solutions.

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Pressel to chair transportation study; Culp joins elections committee

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to examine policy issues and propose solutions.

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Rep. Jordan reappointed to State and Local Tax Review Task Force

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) has been reappointed to serve on the State and Local Tax Review Task Force.

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Reps. Teshka, Jordan receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to examine policy issues and develop solutions.

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Reps. Snow and Abbott receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Reps. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and David Abbott (R-Rome City) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to examine policy issues and collaborate on potential solutions.

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Lake County legislators receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Lake County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts, and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the budget session in January.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance unemployment insurance system

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing the nation’s unemployment insurance (UI) system. The Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act seeks to improve program administration and integrity, focusing on combating fraud and improving access for eligible workers.

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Senate holds hearing addressing healthcare price transparency

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at Health Care Price Transparency Hearing

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Porter County legislators receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Porter County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts, and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the budget session in January.

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IPS student wins global championship at Math Hoops Tournament

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Jacob Gregory, a sixth-grade math teacher at William McKinley School 39, documented the journey of his student, Ileana Mora-Gomez, as she competed and won the Math Hoops Global Tournament in New York City. This marked Gregory’s second consecutive trip as the head of the school’s NBA Math Hoops program. Gregory was selected as one of three 2024 Learn Fresh Outstanding Educators and was the only recipient from Indiana. He joined Mora-Gomez in New York City to participate in global festivities, including the NBA Draft.

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Lehman and Sweet appointed to key legislative study committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work towards identifying solutions.

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Marion County's men's football teams receive $6,918,337 in 2023

By Indy Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Men's football teams from Marion County received $6,918,337 during the 2023 season, down 19.3% from the previous year.

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Rep. Brad Barrett appointed to chair three key committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) has been appointed to chair three significant committees: the Medicaid Oversight Committee, the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force, and the Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services.

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Reps. Bartels, May receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Chris May (R-Bedford) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees that will convene throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and develop solutions.

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Reps. Engleman, May receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Chris May (R-Bedford) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees that will convene throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and develop solutions.