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Jim Banks comments on new Senate leadership after elections

Today, Senator-elect Jim Banks from Indiana issued a statement in response to the recent Senate leadership elections.

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 13, 2024

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Jim Banks discusses immigration policy on CNN

Today, Senator-elect Jim Banks appeared on CNN's Inside Politics with Dana Bash to discuss President Trump's forthcoming legislative agenda.

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 8, 2024

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Banks introduces act targeting executive branch amnesty programs

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 30, 2024

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Rep. Jim Banks urges Biden Administration to supply weapons to Israel

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 22, 2024

Following the recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Representative Jim Banks has urged the Biden administration to provide Israel with necessary weapons. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Rep. Banks criticized the administration for withholding arms and threatened an arms embargo on Israel.

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Rep. Banks investigates Air Force's use of race, sex quotas in officer recruitment

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 24, 2024

Rep. Jim Banks, Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, has initiated an investigation into the U.S. Air Force's use of race and sex-based quotas for officer applicants. This inquiry was prompted by a memorandum from the Secretary of the Air Force's office dated August 9, 2022, which outlined diversity and inclusion goals for commissioned officer applicants.

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House passes act for improving math modeling education in K-12 schools

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 23, 2024

Today, Congressman Jim Baird’s Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Baird is the Republican lead on the bipartisan legislation, which was introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan.

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Lawmakers urge Biden Administration to enforce MAHSA Act against Iran

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and a group of lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging his administration to enforce the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) and Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Acts. The MAHSA Act mandates the president to assess potential sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader and other senior officials by July 23, 2024, followed by imposing these sanctions. The Biden administration missed this deadline.

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House committee refutes VP Harris's claim on troop presence

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 18, 2024

Today, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the National Defense Strategy, Rep. Jim Banks, Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, elicited testimony from both witnesses refuting Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim that “there is not one member of the United States military who is on active duty in a combat zone in any war zone around the world.”

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Rep. Banks votes against H.R. 9494 citing federal spending concerns

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 18, 2024

Today, after voting against H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act of 2025, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement:

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House passes bill requiring warnings for ESG investments

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 18, 2024

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jim Banks' (IN-03) bill, the Providing Complete Information To Retirement Investors Act, aimed at amending the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The bill seeks to warn participants before making potentially risky investment decisions, such as in ESG investments, through a brokerage window.

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Army responds amid controversy over labeling pro-life groups as 'terrorists

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 13, 2024

Today, after the Army responded to Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee Jim Banks and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers' letter regarding leaked "anti-terror" training given to soldiers at Fort Liberty that described pro-life organizations like National Right to Life as "terrorist groups," Rep. Banks released a statement.

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Rep. Banks hosts final Northeast Indiana Defense Summit

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 6, 2024

Rep. Jim Banks, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, hosted his third and final Northeast Indiana Defense Summit on Wednesday. This event marked the culmination of his tenure as the Congressman from northeast Indiana.

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Tyna Reiter appointed community relations specialist at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 5, 2024

September 5, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control department announced today that Mistyna (Tyna) Reiter has been named its new Community Relations & Education Specialist - PIO. She began her duties on August 26.

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Liberty Mills Road Trail project completed with ribbon cutting ceremony

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 - Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker, joined by residents, nearby business owners, and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works and Community Development divisions, celebrated the completion of the Liberty Mills Road Trail Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Alec Johnson named deputy director for redevelopment in Fort Wayne

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division announced Alec Johnson as its new Deputy Director of Redevelopment. He will begin his duties on September 16.

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Traffic alert issued for Spring Street due to water main construction

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 3, 2024

Beginning Thursday, September 5, 2024, crews will start connecting residents to a new water main on Spring Street. The work will close Spring to through traffic between Hillegas Road and Sherman Boulevard.

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Mayor Tucker reflects on first 100 days: successes & challenges

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 31, 2024

August 31, 2024 - Serving as mayor for more than 100 days has been an honor. I’m learning and growing each day and have appreciated the support from many people in Fort Wayne.

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Fort Wayne hosts neighborhood presidents meeting on September 16

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 30, 2024

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division will host the next Neighborhood Presidents Meeting on Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Citizens Square in the City Council Chambers located on the Garden Level. The meeting will also be streamed live on the Fort Wayne Neighborhoods’ Facebook page.

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Fort Wayne continues Blue Star Banner program to honor deployed personnel

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 29, 2024

The City of Fort Wayne has installed additional Blue Star Banners to honor and recognize residents and government employees who are actively deployed.

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Mayor Tucker leads downtown Fort Wayne business walk

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 28, 2024

August 28, 2024 - Mayor Sharon Tucker today led a business walk in downtown Fort Wayne. The walk served as an opportunity for Mayor Tucker and City of Fort Wayne staff members to talk to and get feedback from several businesses.