FORT WAYNE — Senator Jim Banks, conservative candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District, released the following statement regarding congressional passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill. “The $1.1 trillion spending bill approved by the House of Representatives this morning continues the cycle of irresponsible spending we have come to expect from Washington politicians. I would have …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Earlier today, the Indiana General Assembly convened at the Statehouse for the ceremonial start of the 2016 legislative session. “Organization Day,” as it is commonly called, provides legislators an opportunity to meet with fellow lawmakers and staff and to begin discussing legislative topics. The 2016 session will reconvene in January and, by law, …read more.

Candidates vying for the Congressional seat held by Marlin Stutzman as the 3rd District U.S. Congressional Representative were present at a Third District Republican Luncheon Thursday in Auburn. Sen. Liz Brown, Sen. Jim Banks, Scott Wise, and Pam Galloway, all candidates, were present with approximately 80 GOP leaders and guests. This was the first event …read more.

By Justin Busch Today, four Indiana state legislators from the Third Congressional District announced their endorsement of Sen. Jim Banks for Congress. Sen. Carlin Yoder had this to say: “From Right to Work, to school choice, to eliminating our inheritance tax, to making Indiana a top pro-life state in the nation, Jim Banks has been on …read more.

  The campaign season for 2016 has officially started before the 2015 municipal election is complete. That was evident at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday evening. The announcement by U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman to seek Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat in the 2016 election, has resulted in an outpouring of candidate announcements …read more.

Military veterans would have access to more affordable college education under legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City). A final version of Senate Bill 177 passed both the Senate and House of Representatives today and now moves to the governor’s desk for signature into law. SB 177 grants in-state tuition eligibility to honorably …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – “Grace College has set itself apart as an institution of academic collaboration and outstanding student support,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) said in recognizing the college’s 75th anniversary. “It effectively fosters biblical values, leadership skills and strength of character that its alumni will carry for a lifetime. As a graduate student at Grace, …read more.