Leising chairs final Rural Caucus meeting of 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2023 legislative session this week. (Provided Photo)

(Statehouse) — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2023 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, April 5.

The caucus spoke with the Indiana Department of Transportation Legislative Affairs Director Andrea Zimmerman and Director of LPA/MPO Grant Administration Kathy Eaton-McKalip to discuss infrastructure funding opportunities for local communities.

Additionally, they heard from Indiana Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Jessica Feder on railroad safety.

“As chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, I am pleased with the conversations we have had in Rural Caucus this session and I look forward to continuing them to better address concerns rural communities are facing today,” Leising said.

(State Senator Jean Leising press release)