Blog
February 1
Washington Times - ROKITA: Community cohesion wards off gun violence
Like many other parents across Indiana and across the country, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the horrific shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December. As a father of two young boys, the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., hit especially close to home, because when I drop my children off at school each morning, I want nothing more than for them to be safe. Since Newtown, I have heard from many Americans who are wondering how we can work to prevent similar tragedies from happening again, and I share their concern.
January 31
NWI Times - GUEST COMMENTARY: Indiana poised to lead U.S. on school choice
One of the great Indiana success stories of the past decade is what we’ve accomplished in the area of education reform. I am always proud to tell the story of our state’s success in Washington, D.C., and now, as I begin my service as chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Indiana is poised to play a major role in shaping education reform at the national level.
January 17
Howey Politics Indiana - Rokita sees ‘morality’ in fiscal dilemma
When U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita talks about “morality” as it pertains to his job, it isn’t about gay marriage or some of the other social issues that tend to define the term.
January 11
Guest column: Rokita - Out of Sandy's tragedy, a chance for a change in Washington
Earlier this week, J&C columnist Dave Bangert criticized my decision to oppose legislation to provide funding for hurricane relief in the Northeast. He implied that I was hypocritical for supporting previous disaster relief in Indiana while seemingly opposing it in last week’s bill. While I share Dave’s and everyone’s compassion for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, I must disagree with his analysis of the situation, my record and my vote.
December 28
Rokita Report 12-28-12
Rokita Report for December 28, 2012 - Working Toward a Solution to the Fiscal Cliff