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Sen. Kenley's Initiative to Provide Additional Funds For Home Energy Assistance Passes Out Of Senate
Senate lawmakers today approved an initiative focused on providing low-income Hoosiers with additional funds to pay their heating bills from Indiana’s portion of the national mortgage-fraud settlement. House Bill 1141, sponsored by State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) passed unanimously by a vote of 50-0 and now returns to the House of Representatives for further action.
The Kruse Report: Celebrating Girls Scouts for 100 Years of Courage, Confidence and Character
Recently, 80 Girl Scouts, clad in their signature green and brown vests, visited the Senate. They toured the Capitol, met their legislators and discussed the issues of the day over thin mints and milk.
Sen. Merritt Leads Full Senate in Honoring State Fair Emergency Responders
State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) led the full Senate today in honoring the Hoosier heroes who “worked quickly and efficiently” to save the lives of many involved in the tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse this past August.
Full House Approves Becker's Initiative to Encourage Early Diagnosis of HIV
State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) made the following statement today concerning passage of Senate Bill 52 — on expanding HIV testing in Indiana — by an 88-6 vote from the full House of Representatives.
Sen. Banks' Education Initiative Advances Indiana Reform
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) helped advance Indiana education reform efforts one step further today as his legislation to make it easier for students to transfer college credits between schools sailed through a final House of Representatives vote, 91-2.
Sen. Schneider Named "Charter Warrior of the Year"
As part of the Indiana’s first-ever Ed Reformer Awards, State Sen. Scott Schneider (R-Indianapolis) was named “Charter Warrior of the Year” to honor his leadership in the fight for parental choice in education and his 100 percent pro-charter voting record in the Indiana State Senate.
Banks' Legislation to Offer Students Online Learning Passes House Committee
State Sen. Jim Banks’ (R - Columbia City) education initiative that encourages students to take at least one virtual instruction course during high school passed the House Committee on Education today in an 8-3 vote.
Becker Initiative Helps Indiana Senior Citizens Make Informed Health-Care Decisions
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) to help Indiana senior citizens and their families make informed long-term health-care decisions passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services today by a 7-0 vote.
Sen. Paul Continues Push for Financial Help to More Military Families
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Allen Paul (R-Richmond) to allow an extension of financial assistance for military families now moves to the full Senate after a 10-0 approval by the Committee on Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs.
Chiefs of Police Name State Sen. Randy Head "Legislator of the Year"
State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) was recently named “Legislator of the Year” by the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to honor his support of public safety and tougher criminal sentences in Indiana.
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