Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Indiana House of Representatives Internship program.  Experience how bills become laws, work directly with state lawmakers and develop skills that can launch your career all while networking with Indiana leaders at the Statehouse.  College sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors are encouraged to apply to intern during the 2025 legislative session, which begins in January and concludes in April. Interns will earn $900 biweekly and work full time, Monday through Friday at the Statehouse in down ..read more

With more than 50,000 farms, Indiana stands out as a leading agricultural state and is known for supplying top-quality produce. However, less than 10 percent of the $16 billion Hoosiers spend annually on food is sourced within Indiana. To promote shopping local, Indiana offers multiple resources that make it easier to buy homegrown food and handmade products throughout the state. Choosing to purchase locally sourced products helps sustain communities and support economic growth. Often, local businesses purchase from other local businesses, and these funds help grow a region’s tax base. Schools ..read more

Recently, House lawmakers 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, which will start in January. “Legislators will tackle a wide variety of issues in the months ahead in preparation for next year’s budget session,” said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers). “I’m grateful to have a deep bench of talented and knowledgea ..read more

From protecting Hoosier farmland to increasing work-based learning opportunities, legislators took action on Hoosiers’ top priorities during the 2024 legislative session. Most legislation passed during this recent session took effect on July 1. Under a new law, Hoosier high school students will now be eligible to apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities. The $5,000 state-funded scholarship covers qualified expenses such as post-secondary education, training, career coaching, driver’s education, certifications and ..read more

Across the state, Hoosiers are preparing to celebrate our country’s independence with family and friends, and our state parks offer great events to add to your holiday plans. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is hosting several fireworks shows on July 6. In Southern Indiana, Hoosiers can see Thunder Over Patoka or a fireworks display at Versailles State Park. In Central Indiana, you can visit the Cecil M. Harden Lake for a cornhole tournament and fireworks. In Northern Indiana, visit Pokagon State Park to see fireworks by the Lake James Association. Click here to see a full list of ..read more

According to the state’s latest financial report, Indiana is running strong with a balanced budget, healthy reserves and AAA credit rating. Indiana also ranks seventh lowest in the nation in debt per capita. Our top-ranked business climate, ideal location and strong workforce continue to be a magnet for future-focused companies and businesses – meaning more jobs and economic opportunities for local communities. Indiana is headed into yet another year of record-breaking commitments for capital investments. In April, Amazon Web Services announced their plan to invest $11 billion to build a data ..read more

More Hoosier families than ever before are using Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program to choose the best educational option for their students. During the 2023-2024 academic year, a record number of 70,095 students used Choice Scholarships to attend the school that best fits their needs, whether that’s a traditional public school, private school, homeschool or other options. Scholarships are worth up to 90% of a student’s public school tuition funding and are available to nearly 97% of all Indiana families. That ranks Indiana among the top three states nationally on the Parent Power Index with ..read more

Applications are now open for the annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest hosted by the Indiana Department of Agriculture. Indiana is known for agriculture, both for its contributions to our economy and its eye-catching landscapes.  To capture the powerful testament of our hardworking communities and the contributions of Hoosier farmers, up to five photos showcasing any of the five categories, On the Farm, Faces of Agriculture, Agritourism and Conservation, may be submitted for selection. Submissions are due on June 30, 5 p.m. EST and will be evaluated on creativity, composition and cate ..read more

As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, we hope you join us in taking time to recognize the significance of this national holiday. It’s important to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day, which is to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We all owe a tremendous debt to those who served and gave their life to ensure our nation and our freedoms are protected. The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have died in ..read more

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and is an ideal time to raise awareness about the challenges within the foster care system while also celebrating and appreciating the heroes who open both their hearts and homes in order to help children in need. These dedicated foster families, social workers and advocates work endlessly to ensure that every child has a safe and healthy environment that is needed to thrive. According to Who Cares: A National Count on Foster Homes and Families, in 2023 there were about 8,600 Hoosier youth in foster care and 4,531 total licensed foster homes within ..read more