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Resolution Recognizing Christian Persecution Passes Senate Unanimously
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A resolution
I authored that would recognize Christian persecution in the Artsakh Republic unanimously passed the Senate Monday, April 7.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 32
urges Indiana's congressional delegation to stop supporting or funding military countries that are killing Christians in Armenia and Turkey.
Indiana has always been committed to protecting human rights and religious freedom. People should be able to freely practice their religion without fear of persecution. This resolution sends a message that this belief is upheld globally, not just in our great nation. It is an honor to champion this resolution that means so much to many members of our community.
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Senate Republican Budget Proposal Centers on Government Oversight
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This week, Senate Republicans unveiled our proposal for the next two-year state budget. I'm proud to report our proposal is balanced, prioritizes fiscal responsibility, and promotes strong government oversight and efficiency while providing the essential services our state needs.
Our state's moderate revenue growth coupled with significant growth in the state's Medicaid program means there is not much additional revenue for lawmakers to work with when crafting the budget. This resulted in decisions to "tighten the belt" and ensure our state is not spending beyond our means.
However, the budget does have bright spots, including an increase in K-12 funding, a more-targeted three-tier Teacher Appreciation Grant program, funding to improve mental health, tools for economic development so we continue to invest in Indiana, and an ongoing commitment to paying down our pension obligations under the Pre-96 Teachers Retirement Fund.
To learn more about the Senate Republican budget proposal, click here.
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Protecting Women's Sports
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In 1972, Title IX was signed into law, prohibiting sex-based discrimination in higher education and giving women greater opportunity to play college sports.
However, some universities have allowed biological men to compete on women's sports teams. The Biden Administration added to the confusion by unilaterally altering Title IX to strip protections for biological women last year.
Biological males have inherent advantages when it comes to participating in athletics. As such, it is unfair and even dangerous to allow biological males to participate on women’s sports teams.
For that reason, the Indiana General Assembly recently passed House Enrolled Act 1041 with bipartisan support to protect women's sports by preventing biological males from participating on college women’s athletic teams.
This legislation builds upon House Enrolled Act 1041 (2022), which prevents biological males from participating in K-12 women's sports, as well as Gov. Braun's and President Trump's recent executive orders to protect women's college sports.
I was pleased to support this common-sense legislation and protect women's sports.
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Catch Up Quickly: See Weekly Session Update Video
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Vernon Mollette, 80 years old
Carol Layne, 81 years old
Ed Breen, 82 years old
George Lakin, 83 years old
Karen Miller, 84 years old
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David Zolman, 85 years old
Janet Rough, 86 years old
Richard Prange, 87 years old
Stanley Clauss, 88 years old
Janis Davis, 89 years old
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