Indiana is mourning the tragic loss of 17-year-old Fishers resident Hailey Buzbee. In this episode, we examine how Indiana House Republicans are advancing legislation to strengthen the Amber Alert system and bolster protections around youth social media use.

With the 2026 legislative session expected to conclude at the end of February, several Indiana House members reflect on their years of public service as they approach their retirement. Hear from retiring lawmakers on the work that defined their time at the Statehouse.

This session, House Republicans advanced legislation to increase access to affordable child care. State Reps. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) and Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) discuss their legislation to incentivize more child care options and remove regulatory barriers.

State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) discuss legislation to support childhood independence and allow children to engage in age-appropriate unsupervised activities without fear of child services intervention.

House Republicans announced priorities for the 2026 legislative session that include removing unnecessary regulations to expand opportunity and lower the cost of living. This episode of Around the House focuses on how these proposals will reduce bureaucracy and make government more efficient.

House Republicans recently announced priorities for the 2026 legislative session aimed at lowering housing and utility costs and reducing burdensome regulations to make life more affordable for Hoosier families. This episode of Around the House breaks down these priorities and how they could impact communities across Indiana.

Beginning Jan. 1, Indiana's SNAP program will no longer cover the cost of sugary drinks and candy. State Reps. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) talk about the launch of Smart SNAP and how these reforms will support healthier choices and improved health outcomes for Hoosiers.

Indiana lawmakers took steps this year to lower property taxes for Hoosiers. Through Senate Enrolled Act 1, property owners will save more than $1.3 billion in property taxes over the next three years. The law also includes new transparency and accountability measures to protect taxpayers. State Reps. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) and Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) share how this new law helps lower property taxes for homeowners, seniors and families while supporting growing communities.

Indiana House Republicans wish all Hoosiers a joyful Christmas and a blessed new year!

Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching are invited to apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. State Reps. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) talk about how this scholarship helps aspiring teachers pay for college and encourages more students to establish their careers in Indiana.