State Politics
Unemployment Insurance Bill
By Jay Wood on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
STATEHOUSE —House Bill (HB) 1457, authored by State Representative Dan Leonard (R-Huntington), passed out of the Senate with a 34 to 14 vote. The bill deals with unemployment insurance.
“Indiana continues to outpace the nation in private sector growth, but there are still too many Hoosiers struggling to find work... Read More...
Leonard Reacts to State of State Address
By Jay A. Wood on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
“Our state is incredibly blessed to follow one incredible Governor with another. Governor Pence has the kind of visionary leadership that will transform Indiana from good to great. With a solid focus on balanced budgets, education and job creation, we in the legislature have a great partner in the executive branch... Read More...
Page Program for Students
By Jay Wood on Monday, January 7th, 2013
State Representative Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) encourages local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students ages 13 to 18 the opportunity to visit the Statehouse and witness a full day of legislative activity.
“It is always great to see so many young people taking advantage of our House Page Program each year,” said Rep... Read More...
Leonard appointed leadership position
By Erin Pabody on Thursday, November 15th, 2012
House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced leadership positions of the House Ways and Means Committee in a press conference yesterday. Among the select group of leaders, State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) was appointed Chairman of the Local Government or Tax Subcommittee. Rep. Leonard will serve on the committee under new chairman, Rep... Read More...
2013 House Republican legislative intern
By Erin Pabody on Thursday, September 13th, 2012
State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) is pleased to announce that the 2013 House Republican Internship Program is now accepting applications. The program is open to college students and graduates and is recommended to those who would like to gain professional experience as well as learn more about the legislative process... Read More...
Over 150 years of farming recognized
By Erin Pabody on Monday, August 13th, 2012
State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) congratulates the Jones and Schuman families from Warren and Whitley counties for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and Agriculture Director Joe Kelsay at the Indiana State Fair last week.
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families with farms that have been owned by the same family for 100 years or more... Read More...
Leonard appointed to interim study comm.
By Erin Pabody on Monday, July 2nd, 2012
State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) was appointed to serve as a member of the Native American Indian Affairs Commission and the Unemployment Insurance Oversight Committee.
“Summer study committees are a great opportunity for us to come together and closely examine issues that we were unable to spend enough time on during the last legislative session,” said Rep... Read More...
Mourdock at Cafe of Hope
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Cafe of Hope will be hosting a meet and greet for Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock tomorrow May 3rd from 3pm to 4pm.
Mourdock to speak
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
The Wells County Constitutional Patriots invite you to hear United States Senate candidate Richard Mourdock. He will address the dire issues facing our Nation and his vision to restore and rebuild America. The event will be held at the Abundant Life Christian Center 1409 S. Main Street, Bluffton, IN (next to Dollar General South) on Saturday April 21st from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM... Read More...
Rep. Leonard reacts to Adjournment
By Gareth Evans on Saturday, March 10th, 2012
“Prior to the start of the 2012 legislative session, Hoosiers voiced various concerns on numerous issues facing the state. During session, the Indiana General Assembly sought to deliver results in regards to the concerns of our constituents, and I am very pleased with all that we have accomplished... Read More...
Leonard Honors 2012 Teacher of the Year
By Gareth Evans on Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) honored the 2012 State of Indiana Teacher of the Year, Melanie Parks. Every year the Indiana Department of Education recognizes one classroom teacher who exemplifies the ideals of educators throughout the state. Melanie Parks was chosen as Teacher of the Year out of many teachers from over 290 school corporations across the State of Indiana... Read More...
State Legislators Honor House Staffer
By Emily Landis on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Several state representatives took time today to honor their staffer, Press Secretary Gareth Evans, on his recent accomplishment of becoming an American citizen.
Evans moved from Zimbabwe to Indiana in October 2001 due to the political and economic unrest that had plagued the country... Read More...
St. Representative Matt Lehman to speak
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
The Wells County Constitutional Patriots invite you to hear State Representative Matt Lehman. He will address the dire issues facing our Nation and the challenges of Government Over-Regulation. The event will be held at the Abundant Life Christian Center 1409 S. Main Street, Bluffton, ,IN (next to Dollar General South) on Monday December 12th at 7:00 PM... Read More...
Banks Appointed Chairman
By Erin Reece on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today appointed State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) as chairman of the Water Resources Study Committee.
Members of the Water Resources Study Committee will examine the usage, quality and quantity of water resources across the state... Read More...
Banks praised
By Erin Reece on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Senate President Pro Tempore David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today recognized State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) for his outstanding 2011 voting attendance record of 100 percent.
“Senator Banks realizes the importance of being the voice for those Hoosiers within Senate District 17,” Long said... Read More...
