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March 6, 2025

A federal freeze to Head Start programs disrupted the lives of local families that depend on them.

Now that the funding has resumed, some parents in Northwest Indiana want to make sure it remains.

A local family has seen a big difference this year in 4-year-old Chase, who had a developmental delay. His mom told ABC7 his time at the St. Mark's Head Start has done wonders.


March 6, 2025

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, and Mayor Eddie Melton visited a Head Start facility on Thursday, where they emphasized the need for the federally funded early childhood education program and vowed to continue to support it.


March 6, 2025

Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the invaluable resources that Head Start provides.


March 6, 2025

Changes at the federal level have created uncertainty for early childhood education. But U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan (D-Highland) says government can be more efficient, while still protecting the most vulnerable.


March 4, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in advance of the Joint Address to Congress.


February 27, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced he will host a Virtual Community Forum on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. CST.


February 25, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released his statement on Black History Month. 

A video of his remarks on the House floor is available here, and the text of the full statement is below. 


February 24, 2025

Northwest Indiana's representative in Congress is urging the White House to dial back the whirlwind of executive orders issued by Republican President Donald Trump and to rely instead on the normal legislative process to make federal policy changes.


February 24, 2025

Dilylah Johnson, Gabriella Holt and Logan Haskins won the Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s First Congressional District.