Government
Legislature sends incomplete budget to conference—No increase in tobacco tax or prevention funding; advocates urge enhancements
INDIANAPOLIS– On Tuesday, the Indiana legislature passed the budget, sending it to the conference committee. Unfortunately, this version of the budget does not include increased…
Senators Banks, Warren probe harms of private equity in fire truck manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), North America’s largest firefighters…
Attorney General Todd Rokita responds after attending Governor Mike Braun’s announcement of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’
INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following response after attending Governor Mike Braun’s announcement of Executive Orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’…
Clean Water Act grants available for pollution reduction
INDIANA – The Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) provides funding for various types of projects that work to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Funds…
Governor Braun signs landmark package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’
INDIANA— Governor Mike Braun today signed a landmark package of executive orders containing initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being. Secretary of Health and Human…
Senators Banks, Rounds introduce legislation to eliminate Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act. This bill eliminates the Department of Education and…
Indiana House passes bill allowing arrests of homeless refusing to go to a shelter
INDIANA– In a contentious 52-40 vote, the Indiana House of Representatives has passed a Senate bill granting law enforcement the authority to arrest homeless individuals…
Senator Jim Banks announces new small arms range in Terre Haute for state’s National Guard
COLUMBIA CITY – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after the Air Force announced a $13 million investment to build a small arms…
Governor Mike Braun and Indiana General Assembly deliever historic property tax relief
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun released the following statement on Senate Bill 1: “This is historic property tax relief. Senate Bill 1 cuts property taxes for…
Congresswoman Houchin applauds House passage of America First Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Republican Budget Resolution: “This Budget Resolution is a…
