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Rep. Genda Shares Update
| Fitch Ratings, a major credit rating agency, has once again given Indiana a AAA credit rating for the 17th year in a row. The AAA credit rating is the highest rating possible, emphasizing the state’s leadership in disciplined fiscal management, economic resilience and long-term financial stability. Indiana has earned this rating for nearly two decades due to its commitment to fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets and strong financial reserves. For taxpayers, a high credit rating means the state can borrow money at lower interest rates when funding infrastructure and other investments, allowing tax dollars to go further and saving Hoosiers’ money. | |||
| A AAA rating also signals financial stability to businesses and investors, helping attract economic development, jobs and long-term investment to Indiana. We’ve continued to pass balanced budgets and advance policies in Indiana that make government more efficient, protect taxpayers and expand opportunity for Hoosiers. Indiana remains one of a select group of states to hold the highest credit ratings from all major rating agencies. | |||
To learn more about Indiana’s credit ratings, visit the Indiana Finance Authority’s Credit Ratings page. | |||
| State task force is cracking down on online predators | |||
| Indiana law enforcement continues to deliver results in the fight against online child predators and abuse. Over the past year, the work of Indiana State Police’s Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force resulted in the arrest of 499 individuals for crimes against children and the rescue of 126 children from abuse. The ICAC has expanded its capacity to better protect Hoosier children. Over the last year, the ICAC Task Force hired 50 new law enforcement officers to investigate online child exploitation and abuse and collaborate more effectively across the state. | |||
Citizens are helping too. In 2025 alone, nearly 30,000 cybertips were received, representing a 38% increase in comparison to 2024. Already in 2026, the ICAC task force has received 2,951 tips, a 29% increase compared to January last year. These reports, submitted through both local and national systems, help law enforcement put more predators behind bars. To make a report to the cybertip hotline, click here. The ICAC Task Force operates through a partnership between Indiana State Police and local law enforcement. They also provide education and resources for parents on safe social media use, parental controls and how to report abuse. I am grateful to Indiana’s law enforcement community for helping to keep Hoosier kids safe and cracking down on online predators. | |||
| LISTEN: Recapping the 2026 Legislative Session The 2026 legislative session has officially ended, and all House Republican priority bills have either been signed into law by the governor or await his signature to become law. This week on Around the House, learn more about how these laws will lower costs for Hoosier families and reduce government bureaucracy. | |||
| READ: Delivering Results for Hoosiers This Session Sine Die marks the end of a productive short session for Indiana House Republicans. Read about new laws and how they will impact you in this week’s blog. | |||
| Rep. Mark Genda represents House District 41 which includes portions of Montgomery, Clinton, Boone and Tippecanoe counties. | |||
