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Local students from Spencer County VOICE youth advocacy group visited State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty)(back row, center left) and Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper)(back row, center right) at the Statehouse on February 28, 2026. Spencer County VOICE is part of VOICE Indiana which advocates for tobacco free policies and encourages teens and youths to live a tobacco free lifestyle.

Spencer County students recently traveled to the Indiana Statehouse, where they were welcomed by State Rep. Steven Bartels and State Sen. Daryl Schmitt.

The students are members of Spencer County VOICE, a youth organization focused on raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promoting a tobacco-free future. The group is part of VOICE Indiana, a statewide initiative that encourages teens to lead prevention efforts through education, advocacy, and peer outreach.

During their visit, the students met with lawmakers to share information about their work and discuss strategies aimed at reducing tobacco use among young people.

The visit also gave students the opportunity to learn more about state government and engage directly with elected officials as they continue their efforts to promote healthier communities.