COLUMBUS, Ind. – Ahead of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) recently hosted a listening tour of House District 59 to hear from constituents and local leaders.
Lauer, who represents a portion of Bartholomew County, visited the Columbus Learning Center (CLC). He met with Ashley Dieter, director of finance and operations at the CLC, and heard about the school’s enrollment numbers and issues facing local students. During the last legislative session, Lauer crafted legislation, which ultimately went into the new state budget, to provide funding for the CLC, pay off their building debt, and extend their lease.
“I really enjoy hearing from constituents and community leaders about what issues are important to them, and their ideas on how I can help make our area an even better place to call home,” Lauer said.
The Columbus lawmaker also met with Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane to discuss local safety issues and Columbus Municipal Airport Director Brian Payne to see recent investments at the Columbus Municipal Airport.
The 2024 legislative session will begin in January and Lauer said he encourages constituents to contact him by calling 1-800-382-9841 or emailing h59@iga.in.gov to share their thoughts and ideas for legislation.