INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 8 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2026) - More than $1.4 million in state funding is headed to Lawrence County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).

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.

"Reliable infrastructure is the foundation of strong communities," May said. "Comm...