Out and About Town
Jeff had the pleasure of meeting Governor Bryant and his wife today from Mississippi!
Graduation Season
Jeff was privileged to speak in Hagerstown, Indiana at their 2017 Graduate Salute encouraging hard work and character as essentials for success!
General Session Wrap-up
Lawmakers worked until 12:54 am to finish the session. Jeff helped pass a truly balanced responsible budget, create a historic roads bill, a PreK program, a new statewide assessment replacing the ISTEP test for K-12, add funding for K - 12 including higher ed, and with many other pieces of legislation for the citizenry of our great state.
Bible Study
Bible study each Thursday morning in the Governor's office.
Sam's Birthday
Happy Birthday to our first born 05/23/1994 - this day began some of the best years of our lives with children and will continue. Children a true miracle of God! -JR
4th of July
Celebrating the 4th of July this year I find myself thanking God for the United States of America. The freedoms we enjoy came by bravery, commitment, and for many willingly offering the ultimate cost, life. Embrace your freedoms today with a thankful heart! -JR
4H Auction
Jeff spent some time at the Randolph County 4H auction with County Councilman David Lenkensdorfer.
Looking Ahead
Jeff is hard at work looking off to 2018 with Zachery Eckert.
Volunteer Fire Dept Festival
Lisa and Jeff supported the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Dept Festival tonight. They are pictured here with Connie Bischoff and her mom, two great ladies who volunteered their time to collect for the dinner.
Centerville Archway Days
(Left to Right) State Rep Dick Hamm, Jim Resh and Jeff
At the Statehouse
Sen. Raatz is working to build support for school choice and education reform.
Honoring Local Leaders
Republican Jeff Raatz is the Senator for Indiana State District 27, following in the steps of Senator Allen Paul.
Jeff & family
Jeff married Lisa on August 11, 1990 and has two daughters, Samantha, a sophomore at Indiana University East, and Robyn, a sophomore at Centerville High School.
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