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Update on Senate Bill 272
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Senate Bill 272, which I authored, was heard in the Senate Committee on
Appropriations this week.
This bill addresses two major issues within school-based health centers. First, ensuring schools are focused on education. Second, is the need for clear parental consent and involvement.
While I am disappointed SB 272 will not advance any further this session, I am thankful for the conversations had with my colleagues, and I will continue to be a strong advocate for parental rights, as these issues have not
yet been resolved.
To view this and other bills I authored and support, click here. |
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Protecting Hoosiers' Health
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As many Hoosiers know, lead exposure can result in serious health conditions for adults and impair children's mental and physical development.
Even though the installation of lead water lines has been banned in the U.S. for nearly 40 years, an estimated 265,000 lead water lines still remain in use throughout Indiana.
Senate Republicans are prioritizing Senate Bill 5 this legislative session, which would better protect Hoosiers' health by creating a procedure to help utility companies in the state replace lead water lines faster and more efficiently.
Improving our state's infrastructure is an important part of ensuring Indiana stays a great place to live, work and raise a family, and that's why I'm pleased to be supporting SB 5 this session.
To learn more, click here. |
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Indiana State Police Launch Poster Contest
Indiana State Police (ISP) are promoting child safety by encouraging fifth graders across the state to enter
the 2024 Missing Children's Day Poster Contest through Feb. 16.
Students may submit one poster that demonstrates the theme "Bringing Our Missing Children Home." One piece of work will be chosen for the state and then entered into the national judging competition.
To learn how to participate and more about the contest, click here.
ISP also offers safety tips for parents to keep their children safe. To view these tips, click here.
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Wishing a 'Happy Birthday' to the following members of Senate District 17 for the month of February!
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Madonna Rockwell, 80 years old
Lora Rehrig, 81 years old
Mary Mendenhall, 82 years old
George Harrison, 83 years old
Beverly Baker, 84 years old
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Barbara Caldwell, 85 years old
Wilma Miltonberger, 86 years old
Esther Yordy, 87 years old
Wanda Campbell, 88 years old
Thelma Hickman, 89 years old
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