FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (June 5, 2026) – State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statements today regarding the latest update from the Chicago Bears.
Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka):
"I am pleased to hear the Chicago Bears announce their ownership team voted to continue moving forward on the Hammond site. This is a great step forward in our efforts to bring the Bears to Indiana, and I am grateful to the Bears leadership team for their communication with us during this discussion period. I look forward to further fostering our relationship with them as we continue discussing our next steps in the process."
Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville):
"I am extremely excited that conversations continue to progress in such a significant way with regard to bringing the Bears to Indiana. This is a transformational opportunity, and I am confident our outstanding economic climate, Hoosier Hospitality and fan base are a great fit for the franchise. I want to thank Sen. Mishler for all of his work on this effort, and I look forward to continuing the discussion."
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State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) represents Senate District 9,
which includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
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Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) represents Senate District 37,
which includes Morgan County and portions of Johnson, Owen and Putnam counties.
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Sen. Mishler Contact: Emma Balzer, Deputy Communications Director
Emma.Balzer@iga.in.gov
317-232-7184
Sen. Bray Contact: Molly Swigart, Communications Director
Molly.Swigart@iga.in.gov
317-232-9521
