{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://messmer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=326", "Messmer Highlights Indiana\u2019s Workforce Development Leadership at Apprenticeship Roundtable", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Mark B. Messmer", "M001233", "messmer.house.gov", "messmer", "https://messmer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "EVANSVILLE, IN \u2013 Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) hosted an Apprenticeship Roundtable at Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville to discuss how Indiana\u2019s nationally recognized apprenticeship model can help strengthen workforce development nationwide. The event convened federal, state, education, and industry leaders to examine policies that expand career pathways and address America's workforce needs.\n\n\u201cIndiana has demonstrated that strong partnerships between employers, educators, and government can prepare workers for rewarding careers while meeting the needs of our economy,\u201d said Rep. Messmer. \u201cAs Congress explores ways to strengthen workforce development, our state provides a proven model for expanding apprenticeships, closing the skills gap, and creating opportunities for hardworking Hoosiers.\u201d\n\nParticipants discussed Indiana\u2019s leadership in registered apprenticeships, the role of community colleges in preparing the next generation of skilled workers, and opportunities to build on successful state programs through federal workforce policy. The conversation also highlighted the importance of collaboration between employers, educators, and government to meet growing workforce demands in key industries.\n\nTo learn more about how Congressman Messmer is helping strengthen Indiana\u2019s workforce to meet the challenges of the 21st century, visit Messmer.House.Gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://messmer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=326"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5630179550498724, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}