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SENATOR BRAUN’S 2023 SOLUTIONS UPDATE

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“When I was elected, I promised Hoosiers that I would go to Washington to fight for them and get results. I’m proud to be named the most active and effective Republican Senator and to represent Hoosier work ethic in the Senate.” – SENATOR MIKE BRAUN

WASHINGTON – The numbers are in. You can now read Senator Mike Braun’s Solutions Update for 2023, with 8 bills passed into law, recognition from 3 independent organizations as one of the most effective legislators in the Senate, $11.4 million returned to Hoosiers, and all 92 Indiana counties visited for the 5th year in a row.

In 2023, Senator Mike Braun was named Most Effective First Term Republican Senator by the Center for Effective Lawmaking – a nonpartisan legislative ranking group run by the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University, cited by the Washington Post as “the most oft-cited data on legislative success.”

Senator Braun was ranked as the 6th most effective overall Republican in the Senate, behind Senators that have served in Congress for 20 years, 12 years, 12 years, 42 years, and 20 years, respectively. Senator Braun has served 5.

The Center for Effective Lawmaking also recognized that Senator Braun was the most effective Republican lawmaker in two issue areas important to Hoosiers: agriculture, and health.

Senator Braun’s 2024 is already off to a productive start: 2 out of the 3 bills passed by the U.S. Senate so far this year were authored by Senator Mike Braun.

WHAT’S INSIDE THE 2023 SOLUTIONS UPDATE:

Senator Braun’s 8 bills that were signed into law in 2023:

  • The COVID-19 Origins Act (Public Law 118-2)
  • Reforming Benefits for Children of Vietnam Veterans with Spina Bifida (Public Law 118-8)
  • The Wounded Warrior Access Act (Public Law 118-21)
  • The Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act (included in Public Law 118-5)
  • The Korean American VALOR Act (Public Law 118-20)
  • The Department of Defense Overdose Data (DOD) Act (Public Law 118-31)
  • Supporting the Provision of Veteran Survivor Benefit Plans (Public Law 118-31)
  • Flexibility and Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (Public Law 118-31)

Senator Braun’s bills passed by the Senate and awaiting House action:

  • The GAO Inspector General Parity Act
  • Working Dog Health and Welfare Act of 2023
  • Train More Nurses Act

This Solutions Update includes information about Senator Braun’s new bills introduced in the last months of 2023, including his landmark bill to reveal the prices of health care services to drive down prices, the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act, as well as his work in committee for Hoosiers and bills passed by committee and awaiting action on the Senate floor.

The Solutions Update also includes Senator Braun’s challenge to President Biden’s ESG 401(k) rule, which would allow money managers to invest your 401(k) based on ESG factors like environmental scores or diversity ratings instead of rate of return. Braun’s challenge was passed by both the House and the Senate but vetoed by President Biden.

Senator Braun also excelled at regular order in 2023, or passing bills in the way Congress was designed to do. Only 23 standalone, clean bills were passed into law in 2023. Senator Mike Braun was the author of 4 of them.

SENATOR BRAUN’S 2023 SOLUTIONS UPDATE MESSAGE:

I’ve spent my life building a business in my hometown, from a small company of three employees all the way to a national industry leader. That’s the best job I’ll ever have. My employees were like family, and creating jobs for my neighbors in my hometown is a great feeling.

I left my company to run for the U.S. Senate because I was tired of seeing our country driven into the ditch by career politicians who cared more about getting elected than they did about our kids and grandkids.

I promised Hoosiers if they sent me to Washington, they’d get more than just talk. They’d get a workhorse who wouldn’t take ‘no’ or ‘that’s not the way we do things’ for an answer.

I’m proud that in my five years in the Senate so far I’ve been named one of the Most Effective Senators by multiple rankings, with a focus on the issue areas matter so much to Hoosiers: healthcare and agriculture.

Traditionally, first-term Senators are supposed to be “seen and not heard” – that wasn’t going to work for me. The Center for Effective Lawmaking – a nonpartisan organization run out of Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia, which The Washington Post this year called the most-cited ranking of legislative effectiveness – recognized my office as the most effective first-term senator and the 6th most effective Republican in the entire Senate: every Senator listed above me has served at least 12 years. I’m the only first-termer on the list.

Over this last year, I was proud to shepherd through a bill to declassify all COVID lab leak intelligence (which we passed unanimously in both chambers of Congress, forcing President Biden to sign it). We also passed a measure to protect your 401(k) from being politicized with “ESG” investing.

In the last few months of the year, I passed several pieces of legislation designed to help Hoosier veterans. One bill makes it easier for veterans to access their health records online, where previously they would have to go to a VA office. Another aims to address the epidemic of opioid overdoses among veterans.

I promise to run hard through the tape as I end my Senate term. My office has big things planned for Hoosiers in 2024, and I hope you will reach out if you have thoughts you’d like to share with us.

Indiana’s best days are ahead, and I hope you enjoy reading about my work for you in 2023 in this edition of the Solutions Update.

THUNDERBOLTS GIVE BULLS ALL THEY CAN HANDLE IN 2-1 LOSS

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THUNDERBOLTS GIVE BULLS ALL THEY CAN HANDLE IN 2-1 LOSS

Pelham, Ala.:  Missing several prolific players and playing a man short, the Thunderbolts put a real scare into the first-place Birmingham Bulls, nearly pulling off the weekend sweep but coming up just short in a 2-1 loss on Saturday in Pelham.   The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Friday, February 2nd against the Knoxville Ice Bears, with puck drop at 7:00 pm CT.

Only 2:10 into the game, Evansville grabbed an early 1-0 lead as Myles Abbate scored from Dmitri Yushkevich and Brendan Harrogate.  Despite several good scoring chances, Evansville was unable to extend the lead, despite putting together a very solid effort at both ends of the ice, keeping Birmingham’s chances heavily limited and taking the attack to the Bulls’ end for several minutes at a time.  The Bulls managed to tie the game on their 22nd shot of the night, as Nikita Kozyrev scored at 14:51 of the second period.  The Thunderbolts controlled most of the play in the third period, however, they caught a tough bounce late as Josh Harris scored with 3:02 remaining in regulation to give Birmingham the 2-1 lead, which stuck after one final effort with goaltender Ty Taylor pulled for a 6th attacker.  Despite the loss, the Thunderbolts finished the month of January with a winning record of 5-3, the second consecutive month with a winning record.

Abbate scored Evansville’s lone goal while Taylor finished with 27 saves on 29 shots faced.  The Thunderbolts and Bulls meet again on Friday, February 9th at Ford Center.

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season.  Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are also on sale.  Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the SPHL.  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

BOB DEIG TO RUN FOR THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL SEAT

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Dear Precinct Chairperson
I am writing to inform you that I will be filing for Vanderburgh County Council At Large.

For the last 6 years, I have lived and worked in Vanderburgh County.

I was born and raised on a farm in Posey County and served the community well. My experience includes:

·        President of the Posey County Council

·        President of the Posey County Commissioners

·        State Senator, District #49

·        Area Plan Commission

·        Boards: Sheriff’s Merit, Solid Waste, Drainage and Council on Aging

During this time, I successfully expanded and attracted, existing and new businesses, utilizing local economic development taxes and establishing tax increment finance districts. This allowed the community to retain and bring good-paying jobs. Under my leadership, the development of county-wide road signage, courthouse renovations, expanded medical services, and the creation of a Sheriff’s Department pay matrix was significant.

Representing portions of Posey, Gibson, and Vanderburgh Counties as your State Senator, I was fortunate to represent the south and west sides of Evansville. During this time, I was appointed to the following:

·        Appropriations Committee

·        Pensions and Labor Committee

·        Local Government and Elections Committee

·        Utilities and Technology Committee

·        Agriculture and Small Business Committee

·        Public Policy and Commerce

I am asking for your vote and support. I’m excited about this opportunity and look forward to representing you on the Vanderburgh County Council.

Sincerely,

Bob Deig
FOOTNOTE:  This letter was posted without editing.

PASSED THE SENATE: Braun’s bipartisan bill to address nursing shortage, the Train More Nurses Act

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Two out of the three bills that have passed the Senate this year so far were written by Senator Mike Braun

U.S. Senators Mike Braun, Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced that their bipartisan Train More Nurses Act has passed the Senate.

This bipartisan legislation addresses the nursing shortage that affects communities all across the nation.

It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a review of all nursing grant programs to find ways to increase faculty at nursing schools, particularly in underserved areas. It also increases pathways for Licensed Practical Nurses to become RegisteredNurses.

Along with the Working Dogs Health and Welfare Act which passed the Senate a week ago, two out of the three bills that have passed the U.S. Senate in 2024 so far were written by Senator Mike Braun.

“We have a serious nursing shortage, and we need new ideas to solve this problem to help Hoosiers get better health outcomes,” said Senator Braun. “I’m glad this bipartisan legislation to get moreAmericans into this important profession has passed the Senate.”

    “Nevada families deserve access to quality health care, but the shortage of medical professionals is hurting their ability to get it,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud that our bipartisan bill to address the shortage of nurses in our state has passed the Senate. I’ll keep pushing to make sure it becomes law, which will improve health care access across our state.”

  “In the midst of a growing demand for medical treatments and services, health care providers across Maine continue to face a significant shortage of nurses. One challenge in growing the nursing workforce to meet this demand is the limited supply of nursing faculty available to increase student enrollment and train the next generation ofnurses,” said Senator Collins. “I am pleased that the Senate passed this bipartisan legislation that will identify strategies to close the faculty gap and other potential solutions to strengthen our nursing workforce, ultimately improving access to care, particularly in underserved communities in Maine and across the country.”

 

Working together to collect shoes for those in need

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Working together to collect shoes for those in need

Indiana House lawmakers and Samaritan’s Feet International, a nonprofit dedicated to providing shoes to those in need, are teaming up during the 2024 legislative session to collect new and gently used athletic shoes for Hoosiers in need.

Shoes and socks are in the top five items that students need in the U.S., and trips and falls are the leading cause of injury and death among seniors. Providing older Hoosiers and children a new pair of shoes can have a positive effect on their health, well-being and independence.

Those who want to make a donation can visit samaritansfeet.org/IN2024. By donating $30, a Hoosier in need and someone abroad will receive a Hope Tote drawstring bag with new athletic shoes, socks and an encouraging message. New and gently used athletic shoes can also be dropped off at donation bins placed outside the House Chamber on the third floor and in the south atrium of the fourth floor of the Statehouse. In-person donations will be accepted through March 1.

Samaritan’s Feet is a 501 (c)(3) organization that serves and inspires hope in children by providing shoes as the foundation to a spiritual and healthy life.

Hoosier History Highlights

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January 28 – February 3

This Week in Indiana History
Adam Lambert January 29, 1982 Adam Lambert, American singer-songwriter (For Your Entertainment, Trespassing), was born in Indianapolis.

January 29, 2013  A headstone was placed on the grave of Dr. Samuel A. Elbert at Crown Hill Cemetery over 100  years after his death.  He is considered to be the first  African-American physician in Indiana.

Samuel A. Elbert
O'Bannon January 30, 1930 Frank O’Bannon was born in Louisville.  He grew up in Corydon, Indiana, and served nearly 20 years in the Indiana Senate and 8 years as Lieutenant Governor.  He was in his second term as Governor when he died in 2003.
January 31, 1971 Apollo 14 was launched on its moon mission.  On board were hundreds of tree seeds.  These seeds grew into “moon trees” planted around the nation. There are five in Indiana, including one on the east lawn of the State House. Moon Tree
Pacers February 2, 1967 Indianapolis investors were awarded a franchise from the American Basketball Association. They created the Indiana Pacers, which played their first game on October 14 of that year.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana.

Ouabache State Park  

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1. Hoosier Dome

2. Muncie

3. Northwest Indiana (Chicago area the spills into Indiana)

4. Richmond

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109 Servant Leaders Nominated for the 29th Annual Celebration of Leadership Award Ceremony

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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THUNDERBOLTS STORM BACK TO DEFEAT BULLS IN OVERTIME 6-5

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Evansville, In.:  Down by multiple goals on four different occasions, the Thunderbolts persisted and rallied late from 5-3 down to force overtime and defeat the Birmingham Bulls 6-5 on Friday night at Ford Center.   The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Friday, February 2nd against the Knoxville Ice Bears, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.

 

The Bulls grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period as Carson Rose scored on a loose puck at 5:09 and again on a cross-ice pass on a power play at 15:10.  Just over a minute later at 16:27, Scott Kirton scored his first goal of the night off a deflected shot at 16:27, assisted by Brady Lynn and Vadim Vasjonkin to pull Evansville to within a 2-1 deficit after one period.  50 seconds into the second period, Brendan Soucie scored for Birmingham to make it a 3-1 Bulls lead, before Kirton scored 50 seconds later at 1:40 from Lynn and Vasjonkin to cut the Bulls lead again to one goal, 3-2.  42 seconds after Kirton’s second goal however, Rose completed his hat trick at 2:22 to make it 4-2 Birmingham.  Not to be outdone, Kirton picked up his own hat trick by scoring on a rush to the net at 8:29, assisted by Vasjonkin and Benjamin Lindberg to trim Birmingham’s lead to 4-3.

 

The Thunderbolts ended the second period and started the third period by successfully killing a major and minor Bulls power play, however Rose scored again for the Bulls off a dump-in at 5:01 to give the Bulls a 5-3 lead.  With 5:46 remaining in regulation, the Thunderbolts got to within a goal once again as Bruno Kreisz scored off a great passing play from Brendan Harrogate and Dmitri Yushkevich to make it 5-4.  With Cole Ceci pulled late, Matthew Hobbs tied the game off a face-off at 18:22, assisted by Kirton and Vasjonkin to force overtime.  In extra time, Myles Abbate became the hero for Evansville by scoring unassisted on a wrap-around at 1:13 to win it for the Thunderbolts 6-5.

 

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