Note to the press: Please include the following statement from co-chair of the House Ways and Means Committee State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb signing the state’s biennial budget into law:
STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2019) — “Today’s signing reflects our ongoing commitment to schools, workforce programs, veterans and the safety of Hoosier children. Our $34 billion balanced biennial budget is the culmination of many months of hard work. We funded the state’s priorities, protecting Indiana’s healthy reserves and valuable AAA credit rating without straining our finances or burdening future generations with debt.”
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State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37, which includes portions of Hamilton County.
PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) joins fellow state leaders as Indiana’s next two-year budget is signed into law, April 29, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Huston, author of the bill, said the budget includes a historic investment in K-12 education, provides critical support to the Department of Child Services, and continues contributions to proven workforce development programs. Seated, left to right: State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), Senate Pro Tem Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), Gov. Eric Holcomb, House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) and Huston.