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Rep. Spartz steps back from GOP roles citing need for structural change

Rep. Spartz has announced her decision to step back from participating in the Republican conference and its committees, also resigning from her role as chair of the regional policy committee.

By North Indy News | Dec 17, 2024

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Bill proposes post office renaming to honor fallen officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz

Legislation introduced by Representative Victoria Spartz to rename the U.S. Post Office in Elwood, Indiana, after fallen police officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.

By North Indy News | Dec 4, 2024

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Rep. Victoria Spartz nominates 20 Indiana students for military academies

By North Indy News | Nov 22, 2024

Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana's Fifth District has announced the nomination of twenty high school seniors to attend the United States Military Academies.

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Spartz warns GOP on courage and accountability

By North Indy News | Nov 11, 2024

Victoria Spartz, a Republican politician from Noblesville, Indiana, has made a strong statement regarding the future of her party.

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Spartz calls for increased congressional role in foreign policy

By North Indy News | Oct 7, 2024

Rep. Spartz recently completed a nine-day trip with the House Democracy Partnership Commission, visiting regions in the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and Europe. She emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership during global instability.

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Bill introduced to honor fallen Officer Shahnavaz by renaming post office

By North Indy News | Sep 24, 2024

Representative Spartz has introduced a bill to honor fallen Officer Shahnavaz of the Elwood Police Department. The initiative is supported by all members of the Indiana delegation.

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Smith named a 2024 Champion for Clean Energy

By North Indy News Reports | Sep 2, 2024

Hunter Smith, a candidate for District 24 seat in the Indiana State House, was named a Champion for Clean Energy by the Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future (CCEF).

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Hunter Smith running for District 24 seat in Indiana State House

By North Indy News | Aug 30, 2024

Hunter Smith, the Republican nominee for District 24 of the Indiana State House, is running for election to his first two-year term. The election will be held on November 5.

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Rep. Spartz addresses energy policies at U.S. Energy Forum in Houston

By North Indy News | Aug 23, 2024

Noblesville, IN – This week, Rep. Spartz traveled to Texas to be a guest speaker at the U.S. Energy Forum hosted at the Petroleum Club of Houston. The event aimed to foster a thoughtful conversation between the business community and policymakers on energy transition, stability, feasibility, and sustainability.

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Spartz calls national debt a "ticking time bomb" at town halls

By North Indy News | Aug 19, 2024

Last week, Rep. Victoria Spartz met with constituents across the 5th district in a series of twelve in-person town halls to discuss Washington's spending problem and the skyrocketing price of health care.

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Spartz kicks off fiscal town hall tour in Delaware and Madison counties

By North Indy News | Aug 14, 2024

Rep. Victoria Spartz initiated her in-person fiscal town hall tour this week with four meetings in Delaware and Madison Counties, specifically in Daleville, Muncie, Lapel, and Alexandria.

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Victoria Spartz receives National Taxpayers Union award for fiscal responsibility

By North Indy News | Jul 9, 2024

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz was honored by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for her voting record supporting limited government, economic freedom, and low taxes. Rep. Spartz is among 38 House members to receive the "Taxpayers’ Friend Award" and an "A" rating.

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Rep. Spartz Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner

By North Indy News | Apr 26, 2024

Noblesville, IN – Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) has revealed the victor of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, an event that has been running since 1982 by the U.S. House of Representatives. The competition showcases the artistic endeavors of high school students from all corners of the nation.The first-place honoree for this year is Violet Taylor, a senior from Madison-Grant High School in Grant County. Her winning masterpiece, titled "Wonderflick," will be exhibited in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capital building in Washington, D.C. for a year, alongside winning...

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Starke County Board Vice President running for re-election

By North Indy News | Apr 25, 2024

Mark Gourley, incumbent Vice President of the Starke County Board of Commissioners, is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to his seat representing District 1. The primary election will be held on May 7,

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Deb Wappel seeks election to Starke County Board of Commissioners

By North Indy News | Apr 24, 2024

Deb Wappel is running for the Republican nomination to serve on the Starke County Board of Commissioners representing District 3. The primary will be held on May 7.

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Rep. Spartz Receives CPAC's Award for Conservative Excellence

By North Indy News | Mar 29, 2024

Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana's 5th District has been honored with the Award for Conservative Excellence by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for her dedication to conservative values in Congress. Speaking about her approach to legislation, Spartz emphasized, "The most important job of a legislator is to protect our Constitutional rights to Life, Liberty and Property, which I always use as a guidance for my votes."Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Spartz stated, "I am honored to receive an award from a grassroots conservative organization like...

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2024 Congressional Art Competition Announced by Rep. Victoria Spartz

By North Indy News | Mar 25, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) revealed the launch of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Originating in 1982 by the U.S. House of Representatives, this annual event showcases the artistic talents of high school students nationwide.“Indiana's Fifth District is filled with many young, talented artists, and I'm looking forward to seeing all the creative submissions in this year's Congressional Art Competition,” expressed Rep. Spartz. She emphasized the significance of art in education, stating, "Art is an important part of a well-rounded...

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Spartz, Sherman Introduce Four Bills to Address China Risk in the U.S. Stock Market

By North Indy News | Mar 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, co-chairs of the CPA caucus, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05) and Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), introduced four legislative measures aimed at addressing the risks posed by China to the U.S. economy and financial markets.Congresswoman Spartz highlighted the importance of protecting American investors, stating, "As a former Big 4 auditor of multinational publicly traded companies, I understand the risks to financial markets and American investors posed by the lack of transparency and proper auditing of Chinese operations." She...

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War in Ukraine: United States cannot lose to Russia and China but cannot win with Biden in charge

By North Indy News | Mar 5, 2024

In response to the current situation in Ukraine, a former member of Congress who remains unnamed in the source material expressed concerns about the direction of the conflict. They highlighted the complexity of the issue, criticizing the binary narrative presented by the media and foreign policy establishment. The speaker emphasized the need for a nuanced approach, pointing out the failures of past military interventions.The individual, who has a background in business and finance, shared insights gained from their experiences in dealing with national security crises....

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Boone County in 2021

By North Indy News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Boone County received $9.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.