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Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) commends the announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program, in which they awarded TipMont REMC one million dollars to expand broadband infrastructure in Fountain County. “In today’s constantly connected global economy, adding 300 people in rural Indiana to the network is a huge feat,” Rep. Baird said.… Read more »

Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) will host mobile office hours in Cloverdale, Galveston, Thorntown and Wolcott. If constituents would like to visit with a staff member, please call 317-563-5567 to schedule an appointment. Due to COVID-19, staff will adhere to local and state safety guidelines. Monday, October 5 1:00PM (ET) – 3:00PM (ET) Cloverdale Town Hall, 154 S. Main Street,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Baird (IN-04) today announced that Indiana will receive a total of $5 million in Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for highway improvement projects. “These funds will revitalize important infrastructure along this heavy traffic corridor and provide the town of Avon with more economic… Read more »

Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) will host mobile office hours in Flora, Frankfort, Rensselaer, Crawfordsville. If constituents would like to visit with a staff member, please call 317-563-5567 to schedule an appointment. Due to COVID-19, staff will adhere to local and state safety guidelines.                   … Read more »

Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) applauds the recent announcements from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on awarding grants to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for the improvement of air and water quality designations across the state, including a $6.3 million grant to protect Indiana’s watersheds and an upgrade in air quality designation… Read more »

Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (IN-04) supports the United States Department of Agriculture’s decision to expand assistance for farmers during the ongoing pandemic. In response to data gathered and feedback from the agricultural community, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will cover additional… Read more »

Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) will host mobile office hours in Flora, Mooresville, Kokomo, and West Lafayette. If constituents would like to visit with a staff member, please call 317-563-5567 to schedule an appointment. Due to COVID-19, staff will adhere to local and state safety guidelines. Wednesday, July 29 1:00 PM (ET) – 3:00 PM (ET) Café Literato, 1920… Read more »

Washington, DC – The Office of Representative Jim Baird (R-IN04) is hosting a virtual Service Academy Information day. A member of Congressman Baird’s staff will be answering questions about the academies and the congressional nomination process for students grades 8-12. “Attending an Academy is a unique and rewarding experience for students to continue their education while building a… Read more »

Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) applauds the announcement of the National Science Foundation awarding Purdue University nearly $2 million to advance medical research on finding solutions to help prevent bone fractures in elderly Americans.   “Purdue University has a rich history of providing the world with medical breakthroughs. This award reflects the… Read more »

Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) voted for H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The PPP was designed to provide small businesses the opportunity to retain employees during the pandemic in an effort to expedite recovery upon reopening. This recent legislation provides greater flexibility in that program for small businesses developing their reopening… Read more »