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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.
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.
AFP-Indiana applauds initial move for tax relief
The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity is encouraged today by the announcement by the Senate Appropriations Committee that their budget will provide a 3% income tax cut as well as an immediate elimination of the inheritance tax; a policy AFP championed over a year ago.
Morning-after pill decision detrimental to well-being of young girls
Today, a federal judge in New York ruled that the federal Food and Drug Administration must make the morning-after pill, also called Plan B or emergency contraception, available to all girls without a prescription.
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.
Today kicks off National Public Health Week
News release from the Indiana State Department of Health:
Today kicks off National Public Health Week
Ensure Your Home is Safe and Healthy
(April 1, 2013, Indianapolis)...
Mayor Henry to share City successes at Mayors Institute
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will participate in the Mayors Institute on Thursday in Indianapolis and will lead a "Mayors Idea Exchange on Solid Waste Issues.
Sen. Banks: House approves legislation to Reduce Veterans’ College Costs
A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to reduce veterans' college costs passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 93-0. Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) is its sponsor.
Ivy Tech Community College goes green this weekend in celebration of 50th anniversary
Ivy Tech Community College will celebrate a major milestone this Friday, March 15 - the day that officially marks the college's 50th anniversary.
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.