Investing in our youth, workforce and future

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To continue moving Indiana forward, House Republicans officially rolled out their priorities for the legislative session, which include investing in our youth, workforce and future.

While lawmakers will be considering many bills on a wide range of topics this year, here’s an outline of our agenda:
Enact a Responsible, Balanced Budget

     • Maintain healthy reserves and AAA credit rating
• Promote government efficiency and sound fiscal policies

Increase Protections for Our Youth 
• Appropriately fund and reform the Department of Child Services
• Promote school safety
• Reduce the infant mortality rate

Strengthen Our Commitment to Students and Teachers
• Drive dollars to teachers
• Attract and retain Hoosier teachers

Align and Promote Workforce Initiatives
• Align education and workforce to achieve shared goals
• Promote early and continuing career exploration and navigation
• Encourage work-based learning between schools and employers

Support Hoosier Veterans
• Exempt military pensions from the state income tax
• Increase and streamline veteran property tax deductions

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