Do you want to make sure masks are not mandated in Kosciusko County? Start wearing one. It’s as simple as that. Get on it now before the government has to mandate the use of masks in public. The tide is turning in support for mandates as the country sees a rising number of new cases …read more.

Rep. Jim Banks will be introducing legislation to make desecrating memorials to previous U.S. presidents or Founding Fathers a federal offense punishable up to 10 years in prison. 

Dear Editor, Have you turned on the news, seen organized groups pulling down statues—not of Confederate soldiers, but of our Founding Fathers or other presidents—and found yourself wondering what’s going on? My wife, Amanda, and I have watched with disgust as memorials to our country’s great heritage are attacked and vandalized. Our three girls are …read more.

House Armed Services Committee and China Task Force member, Rep. Jim Banks, introduced H.R. 7064 the “Stop Funding the PLA Act”

InkFreeNews is clarifying a headline that appeared in a story last week concerning Congressman Jim Banks and his support of Black Lives Matter.

US Rep. Jim Banks on Wednesday endorsed the Black Lives Matter movement.

By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews MILFORD — Six candidates – four Democrats and two Republicans – have filed the paperwork to appear on their party’s respective primary ballots. The primary election in Indiana has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 2, and requires voters to choose either the Democrat or Republican ballot and allows party members to …read more.

Passage of the first three massive bailout bills by Congress – totaling about $2.4 trillion – gained swift and bipartisan support as lawmakers worked to offset widespread pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

News Release WASHINGTON –In a letter to House and Senate leadership, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) Budget & Spending Task Force expressed its opposition to any federal bailout of mismanaged state and local governments made under the guise of COVID-19 relief. The letter, led by Task Force Chairman Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana’s Third Congressional District, …read more.

WASHINGTON – On Monday, April 27, Rep. Jim Banks joined another colleague in seeking to slow down the rapidly growing federal debt that is ballooning as a result of federal assistance for the pandemic. Banks, in a letter to House and Senate leadership, joined US Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana in a letter outlining a …read more.

By Jim Banks US Congressman While no one needs a reminder that our nation is under extreme duress due to COVID-19, I do think we all need a reminder that the best of America is on display right here at home in northeast Indiana. In the last month, as my team and I have made …read more.

A decision to have a primary by mail could happen when the Indiana Election Commission meets April 22 to discuss the possibility, according to Kosciusko County election board members. Out of concern for the coronavirus outbreak, the state last week moved the May 5 primary to June 2, and election deadlines in the lead-up to …read more.

Service Academy Day FORT WAYNE – Congressman Jim Banks has announced that the annual Service Academy Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Banks said the move is in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Congressman Jim Banks provided updates on actions concerning the coronavirus via a town hall on Facebook Live, March 20. The livestream broadcast emanated from Banks’ district office in Fort Wayne. IU Health Fort Wayne Chief Medical Officer Geoff Randolf, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Chief Medical Officer Todd Rumsey and New Haven Mayor …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County offices continue to remain open at the present time but with certain restrictions in place due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Kosciusko County Commissioners President Brad Jackson said they are asking that the public conduct county business via phone or email whenever possible and only come to the courthouse if absolutely necessary. …read more.

WASHINGTON — Despite widespread bipartisan support for a coronavirus relief package passed by lawmakers after midnight Saturday morning, northeast Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, R-Columbia City, was one of 40 lawmakers to cast a “no vote.” The aid package will provide free testing, sick pay for workers, enhanced unemployment benefits and bolstered food programs. Despite contentious …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Rep. Jim Banks released the following statement about a new case of coronavirus in Noble County.  “Our office has become aware that an individual at Parkview Noble Hospital has been diagnosed with COVID-19,” said Banks. “We’ve also learned that the East Noble School Corporation learned of the development and notified families and …read more.

FORT WAYNE — US Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) has updated his website to include resources related to the coronavirus. The update comes after the Indiana Department of Health confirmed two cases of coronavirus in the state last week, said a news release from the office of Rep. Banks. Resources include: The latest information on coronavirus …read more.

WARSAW – Below is a list of candidates who filed before Friday’s deadline for the May 5 primary. The list is based on information provided by the Kosciusko County Clerk and the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office’s election website for county races and legislative districts that include Kosciusko County. (Challengers are italicized) Commissioner, northern district …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker in Warsaw when Republicans host their Lincoln Day Dinner on April 16. The location has not been determined yet, according to Kosciusko County GOP Chair Mike Ragan. Holcomb’s visit will come after the end of the General Assembly session and three weeks before Primary Day.  *  *  …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Congressman Jim Banks on Friday, Jan. 17, filed to run for re-election to represent Indiana’s Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Banks has served as the congressman for Indiana’s Third District since January 3, 2017, serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Veteran Affairs Committee, and Education and Labor Committee. …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Jan. 10, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for his Fort Wayne district office. Through the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, the person chosen will work with the service member and veteran constituents to handle veteran-related casework and facilitate procedures between constituents and …read more.

Indiana’s Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is getting more and more face time on Fox News these days. He appeared on the network earlier in the week and then returned Friday night on the Lou Dobbs show to discuss the airstrike in Iraq that killed a leading military general in Iran, Qassam Soleimani. Banks, …read more.

State Rep. Dave Wolkins conceded this week he was wrong when he said Warsaw Community Schools was moving $15 million from salaries to operational costs. The District 18 state lawmaker from Warsaw made the suggestion a week ago in this column and reiterated it in a statement he issued. He was reacting in response to …read more.

  Shelly Gilliland displays a replica of her “Scrabble Pete Quilt” at a recent campaign event. Photo provided. Leave it to a Warsaw resident to come up with a homespun, Midwestern way of showing a presidential candidate some campaign love. Shelly Gilliland first met South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at a gathering for Congressional candidate …read more.

The most competitive campaign for city council that Warsaw has seen in a long, long time will end Tuesday with what looks like a whimper. The all-Republican council will get its biggest test in decades on Tuesday, but as is often the case when there is not a marquee mayoral race, there does not appear …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Talk of President Donald Trump’s policy in Syria and a looming impeachment inquiry dominated US Rep. Jim Banks’ town hall in Winona Lake, Thursday morning, Oct. 10. Rep. Banks met with about 60 people at the town hall. Constituents of Indiana’s 3rd congressional district voiced their concerns to Banks on the ongoing …read more.

While the upcoming Warsaw City Council election (there are four with contested races) will be the main attraction at the ballot box for many on Nov. 5, lots of people at Wednesday’s GOP fish fry in Warsaw already seem focused on contests in 2020. The following are a few enticing tidbits to consider: Karin McGrath …read more.

  ROCHESTER — Plans for a  big trial in a little courtroom are complicating things in Rochester ahead of the trial of Alyssa Shepherd. Shepherd faces five charges in the deaths of three children who died at a bus stop along SR 25 near Talma a year ago after she struck four children who were …read more.

A little known fact about the Indiana Toll Road came to light at Wednesday night’s US 30 meeting in Warsaw, thanks to Don Zolman. The Warsaw farmer, who owns a trucking firm, contends that the increased truck traffic on US 30 — one of the reasons cited for the need to construct a new limited-access …read more.

Progress on the North Buffalo Street development continues to slowly gain momentum. Construction of the first townhouses is progressing. The existing work involves three townhouses, one of which will serve as a model. The other two will remain as shells so that floorplans can be firmed up with the buyers once deals are done. The …read more.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that he will host a U.S. service academy briefing Sept. 7, at Warsaw Community High School for local students who are interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. “I am honored every year to meet young, patriotic Hoosiers determined to attend one of our …read more.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS — It’s been six years since Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski held a traditional town hall, and a Democratic Party challenger, Pat Hackett, is doing her best to keep the issue fresh. On her campaign Facebook page, Hackett called the lack of meetings with the public a “dereliction of duty” …read more.

WARSAW — A member of Congressman Jim Banks’ staff will visit Warsaw today, Thursday, Aug. 1, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The staff member will be at the Warsaw City Hall council chambers, 102 S. Buffalo St., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The headline was pretty simple: Warsaw City Council Explores The Idea Of Hiring Its Own Attorney. Getting to the possible end result in which council would retain its own attorney for questions they’d rather not ask the city attorney or two provided by the state will be a long slog and it certainly won’t show …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Third District Congressman Jim Banks announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, June 6, to meet with local residents and assist anyone experiencing problems with a federal agency. Banks’ staff member will be in Warsaw from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the city council …read more.

  Kosciusko County is beginning the initial steps toward looking at whether to adapt to voting centers at some point in the future. Numerous other counties in Indiana have made the switch or are looking at changing. Vote centers are growing in popularity in the state because of the convenience the system affords voters who …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Pat Miller, WOWO radio personality, will be guest speaker and Indiana 3rd District Congressman Jim Banks will be the keynote speaker at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. The Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday, May 2, at the 2517 Banquet Center, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. Social hour will begin at 6 …read more.