Expanding Apprenticeships Across Indiana

I recently introduced the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act to encourage more Hoosier employers to invest in high-quality apprenticeship programs.

Apprenticeships equip individuals with sustainable skills to advance their careers and offer employers job-ready workers, but too many businesses still face barriers to launching or scaling these programs. At a time when high-demand industries are struggling to fill open positions, this bill will make it easier for businesses to invest in high-quality apprenticeship programs, strengthening our workforce and expanding pathways to good-paying careers. 

Read more about this legislation here. See a summary of this bill here.

Celebrating Hoosier Small Businesses 

Small businesses are the backbone of Indiana’s economy, employing over 1.2 million Hoosiers.

As the son of a small business owner, I know how important small businesses are to our communities. We recognize and celebrate their impact across Indiana.

Senators Banned from Betting on Prediction Markets

Last week, the Senate passed a resolution prohibiting members from trading on prediction markets, effective immediately. This applies to both senators and Senate staff and is a good first step in response to concerns I and others have raised. I encourage the House of Representatives to follow suit. 

At a minimum, Congress should pass my bill, the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026, to prohibit all federally elected officials and government employees from using insider information to bet on prediction market contracts.

I spoke about this issue with ABC 57 in South Bend. Click here to watch.

Shenandoah Middle School

It was great meeting with 8th grade students from Shenandoah Middle School during their trip to Washington last week.

 Beating China in Biotech is Critical to America’s National Security

I joined the Making Medicine Podcast with John Stanford to discuss China's growing biotech edge, the national security stakes of life sciences, the policies shaping U.S. competitiveness, and Indiana’s leadership in the biotech industry. 

Watch the full conversation here. 

Help for Hoosiers 

Navigating federal agencies can be difficult. My staff and I are here to assist Hoosiers who are having trouble receiving benefits, have questions regarding a program or procedure, or have not heard back from these agencies in a timely manner.

Learn more about how we can help here.

Local News

Indianapolis Business Journal – 2026 Innovation Issue: Indiana was a top recipient of federal program’s funding

Hamilton County Reporter – Sen. Young introduces legislation to promote & expand apprenticeship programs

The National Association of Manufacturers – Sen. Young on Championing Immediate R&D Expensing Provision for Manufacturers

NYSE – Indiana Sen. Todd Young Aims to Revitalize Shipbuilding

ABC57 – U.S. senators representing Michiana work to ban government officials from insider trading on prediction markets

Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

In Service,