Frank J. Mrvan

Honored to recognize and congratulate Mayor Dermody and all of the leaders with the City of La Porte and the La Porte City Council on being named the 2026 Yamaha Community of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to the Hobart Police Department for the opportunity to meet and see your new body cameras and equipment acquired with federal funds. I will continue to do all I can as a member of the Appropriations Committee to support NWI law enforcement initiatives that help keep our communities safe.

It was a wonderful visit to Belvedere Senior Housing in Merrillville, and I appreciate the opportunity to connect with so many individuals. Thank you to all of the leaders and healthcare professionals for creating such a welcoming and thriving community!

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to highlight the upcoming information on In-Person Events and the deadline to apply for assistance under the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund.  For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update.

Congratulations to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on securing this critical federal funding to further enhance economic development and job-creation in Northwest Indiana.

Appreciate the opportunity to meet with leaders and employees of Aquestive Therapeutics in Portage last week. Thank you for your dedicated efforts to continue to promote innovation and the strength of our Northwest Indiana economy.

Thank you to all of the leaders with the Portage Police Department for the opportunity to meet earlier this week and discuss your efforts to strengthen radio communication systems.

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to highlight the upcoming deadline to apply for disaster assistance and information on In-Person Events. For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update.

Appreciate the opportunity to stop by the DAV Chapter 80 meeting earlier this month in Cedar Lake. I enjoyed the discussion and am grateful for all of your initiatives to continue to support veterans throughout our region.

It was such a pleasure to meet with educators and students at the NEO Adult Education facility in Portage.  Thank you for all of your efforts to expand educational opportunities for everyone throughout our region.

Thank you to the North Township Trustee’s Office for the opportunity to participate at your Senior Luncheon earlier this week in Highland. It was such a great event and I enjoyed being able to connect with so many participants.

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to share information on the upcoming In-Person Events for storm disaster assistance. For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update.

Pleased to join the leaders of Ozinga earlier this week for the opening of their new low-carbon cement mill in East Chicago. Thank you for your continued investment in the incredible workforce and manufacturing capabilities of Northwest Indiana.

Thank you to all of the members of the Gary Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak at your meeting yesterday.

Appreciate the opportunity to meet recently with members from Bread for the World in our Merrillville office. Thank you for the update and your vital efforts in response to the recent storms to support those in need in our region.

Enjoyed stopping by the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters Open House earlier this week in Merrillville. Such a great event for students to directly see this world-class facility and the incredible career opportunities available in our region.

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to share information on the upcoming One-Stop-Shop in LaPorte County and other Northwest Indiana In-Person Events for storm disaster assistance.  For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update.

Thank you to all of the leaders with the Town of Hebron and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for this successful partnership and commitment to improving water quality for residents and businesses in our region.

As we continue in #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, I encourage all individuals to explore the wonderful resources available below that pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. hispanicheritagemonth.gov