Government
Senator Jim Banks introduces bill to speed up military procurement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Buying Faster than the Enemy Act. The bill aims to streamline the Department of Defense’s (DOD) acquisition…
Strengthening public safety by funding additional deputy prosecutors
STATEHOUSE – An Indiana House Republican agenda bill to strengthen public safety passed the House and now moves to the Senate. Indiana currently needs an…
Senator Banks introduces the No Tax Dollars for Encampments Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Encampments Act. The bill requires colleges and universities to disclose their policies for…
Secretary of State Diego Morales empasizes election legislation and continued partnership at clerk conferences
INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales delivered remarks at the Northern and Southern Indiana Clerks’ Conferences within the past week. Last week, Secretary Morales spoke…
Banks, Gallego introduce Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act. The bill ensures that 25,000 service members who…
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to Speak at Property Tax Rally at the Statehouse on March 17
INDIANAPOLIS—Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has confirmed that he will attend and speak at a Property Tax Rally at the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, March 17,…
Governor Braun signs executive orders on reducing over-regulation and creating opportunity while protecting our environment
INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun signed two executive orders on environmental policy focused on preserving Indiana’s abundant natural resources while fostering growth. Executive Order 25-38: Creating…
Senators Banks, Padilla introduce bipartisan Tyler’s Law to fight fentanyl crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced Tyler’s Law, which directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Senator Jim Banks introduces bill to ban pension investments in adversarial countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act. The bill prohibits ERISA-covered retirement plans from investing in companies based in…
U.S. Department of Education announces major workforce reduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, with nearly 50% of its staff being cut. This move comes as…