Rep. Sullivan unveils 2015 Legislative Agenda
STATEHOUSE - State Representative Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) along with Indiana House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) and members of the House Republican Caucus unveiled the 2015 House Republican Legislative Agenda. They outlined their plan to increase accountability for all Hoosiers while strengthening Indiana in four major categories: Budget, Education, Ethics and Public Safety. “As elected leaders, we must be accountable to Hoosiers – accountability is our responsibility. I look forward to working together this legislative session to address these issues,” said Speaker Bosma. According to the State Budget Agency, over half of the biennial budget currently goes towards Indiana’s education system. The House Republicans will work to increase this funding while fixing the funding formula, reducing overhead, focusing dollars on the classroom and providing hard-working teachers with a tax credit. “By working to increase education funding and focusing more dollars on the classroom, House Republicans will continue working to improve the quality of education and supporting teachers and students throughout the state,” said Rep. Sullivan. Even though Indiana’s economic statistics are at an all-time high, public safety continues to be an issue impacting the state. Currently, Indiana is tied for the third highest amount of police deaths, Indiana is ranked as having the fifth highest infant mortality rate and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) turned away 1,743 victims due to lack of space at their shelters. “House Republicans have a proven track record of championing initiatives to protect Hoosier families,” said Rep. Sullivan. “By continuing to make this a priority next session, we are working to provide additional tools that local governments can use to safeguard more Hoosiers.” House Republicans will be working with local communities, strategically investing funds and working with the ICADV on multiple issues. The House will also be partnering with ICADV as the Speaker’s charity initiative for the year. -30-
Rep. Sullivan (R-Evansville) represents portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. |
