Keeping our State Secure

BY VANETA BECKER

America faces a growing threat from adversarial nations that are attempting to buy up American farmland and land near our critical infrastructure.

This is why I supported a new law that better protects our communities by preventing individuals and businesses from adversarial nations like China, Russia and North Korea from obtaining farmland and any land within a 10-mile radius of a military base in Indiana. 

Last year, lawmakers also passed a law that prohibits the Indiana Public Retirement System from investing in companies controlled by the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. In doing so, the state better protected our economic foundation and Hoosiers’ hard-earned money. 

When we safeguard our land, military and investments from adversarial nations, we keep our communities, economy and food supply chain secure. That’s why I was pleased to support this crucial legislation and help address a security issue that not only impacts Hoosiers but all Americans.

File the FAFSA Before April 15

Indiana high school seniors or college students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before April 15 to be considered for all federal and state financial aid opportunities.

Students or families in need of help can request step-by-step support from an Indiana-based professional, here. 

To learn more about and complete the FAFSA, click here.