INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 13 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2026) -State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) recently hosted Gov. Mike Braun, First Lady Maureen Braun and others at WonderTree Farm in Zionsville to celebrate a new law he authored last session supporting Hoosier farmers and small businesses.

Smith said House Enrolled Act 1424 prevents over-regulation on Hoosier farmers and local vendors, giving them more freedom to sell their products and expanding access to affordable, homegrown food.

"Government should make it easier not harder for Hoosier farmers and local producers to grow, make and sell food for their communities," said Smith, a member of ...