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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Local Bartholomew County communities will receive more than $1.6 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed roa...

Courtesy-Bartholomew.in.gov INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The state of Indiana recently awarded almost $2 million in matching grants for Bartholomew County road and bridge improvements. “Indiana is in a strong financial position where we can continue investing in essential, local infrastructure projects,” said State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus). “This grant program helps us maintain safe and functional roads and bridges in our communities, and live up to our motto as the Crossroads of America.” Through the Community Crossings Marching Grant program, 218 Hoosier cities, towns, and counties re...

Courtesy-CAAC FB page COLUMBUS, Ind. – State Rep. Ryan Lauer and State Sen. Greg Walker fielded questions at Monday morning’s Third House session, presented by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Most queries were about education. With regard to an income threshold on school vouchers, Walker said, that while he’s a strong proponent of choice who homeschooled four children, he sees the law of diminishing returns at work such that making funds available to a wider swath of families does not “necessarily create better outcomes.” With regard to the possibility of fraud in the Educati...

INDIANAPOLIS – A bill expanding the state's Safe Haven law for newborns passed unanimously out of committee Monday. House Bill 1230 would allow ...

Courtesy-in.gov COLUMBUS, Ind. – In a special Saturday morning Third House session, State Rep. Ryan Lauer and State Sen. Greg Walker addressed several topics related to education. The discussion was moderated by Alan Birkemeier of the Columbus Educators Association and Lynne Fleming of the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association. Regarding school-choice bills, HB1005 and SB413, Walker said the Senate version has tighter language. Lauer noted that while the bills expand choice, the state budget still includes $600 million in new funding for public schools. With regard to the possible...