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Volunteers in bright green safety vests quietly packed food Monday at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana as U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan talked about the impact of America’s longest government shutdown on poor and vulnerable Hoosiers.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan wants Northwest Indiana residents struggling to put food on their tables amid the federal government shutdown, and the interruption of the federal food assistance program, to know they're not alone.
As the nation entered the second month of a full federal government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, answered questions from constituents Saturday about a wide range of topics, including redistricting, frozen SNAP benefits, immigration and ICE and the cost of living.
Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced his Community Conversations to be held in Indiana’s First Congressional District on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan is hosting two town hall-style events Saturday in Lake County to listen to the needs of Region residents and update them on what he's accomplished on their behalf in the U.S. House.
Students interested in attending one or more of the nation's service academies for a no-cost college education and military career are running out of time to apply for nomination by Northwest Indiana's representative in Congress.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, wants U.S. military and Coast Guard personnel to receive their regular paychecks even though the federal government is otherwise shut down.
The United States is now imposing tariffs of 50% on most foreign-made steel as well as reviewing additional targeted duties.
Less than six months after announcing its arrival during his State of the City address, Mayor Eddie Melton christened what will become Gary’s new FedEx distribution center.
As he prepared to help break ground on a new $60 million FedEx facility in Gary, Gov. Mike Braun acknowledged how important Northwest Indiana is to the rest of the state.