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Indiana Senate passes legislation to improve college affordability

Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to improve college affordability and efficiency passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote.
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Mayor Henry’s statement on Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Mayor Henry's statement on Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Sen. Banks: Bill to modify public school transfers moves to Governor’s desk

Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to modify current law on public school transfers cleared the Senate and House of Representatives this week.
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Veterans’ college costs reduction passed by State Senate

Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks to reduce veterans' college costs passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote.
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Sen. Banks: Higher Education Reform Bills Move to Governor’s Desk

Two bills authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to make higher education more affordable for Hoosiers cleared final passage in the Senate today and move to Gov. Pence's desk for signature.
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Sen. Banks: House Approves Higher Education Transparency Bill

A bill by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to increase transparency in higher education passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 74-18.
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Sen. Banks: Senate approves higher education reform

Three higher education reform bills authored by State Sen. Jim Banks passed the Senate today.
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AFP: Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee right to continue studying transit bill

The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity today praised the State Senate's Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee for sending the mass transit bill to study committee.
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Sen. Banks: Disabled Vets License Plate Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to expand eligibility for a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate recently passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 92-2.
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Sen. Banks: Senate approves legislation to preserve constitutional rights

Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to protect the constitutional rights of Hoosiers passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 31-17.