INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 22 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2026) - More than $1.6 million in state funding is headed to Porter County for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers.

The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a 2016 law championed by House Republicans, offers funding to communities for road repairs, bridge maintenance, intersection upgrades and other infrastructure projects. Through this funding round, a total of 147 cities, towns and counties statewide received $84 million in state matching grants.

"I appreciate the local communities that applied for this vital road funding," said State Rep. Mich...