Sen. Braun backs governor s decision to dial back Indiana mask mandate
The Republican senator also said he thinks everyone eligible should get the COVID-19 vaccine, but does not support vaccine passports. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 7:44 PM EDT April 8, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Senator Mike Braun said Thursday getting Hoosiers back to work is the number one issue facing the state, followed by rural broadband access and affordable housing.
The Republican senator told 13News he supports Governor Eric Holcomb changing the state s mask mandate to a mask advisory. It was a difficult thing when it comes to mandates and masking and all of that, because what you need to do in Indianapolis may be a whole lot different than what you need to do in other places with different characteristics, he said. So when it comes to mandates in general, one size fits all, I would be against that approach because I believe you are most successful in life wh
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The Senate confirmed Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be the ambassador to the United Nations and Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary Tuesday. Environmental and labor activists say they will pressure Vilsack to enact better policies than in his previous tenure at the USDA. Food & Water Watch said, “This administration needs to drastically shift course … by supporting sustainable, independent farming, halting the toxic expansion of polluting factory farms, and ultimately prioritizing consumer health and worker safety.”
Meanwhile, interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland faced harsh questioning from Republican senators Tuesday, who questioned her about her opposition to fracking, pipelines and fossil fuel development. This is Congressmember Haaland.
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Indiana Republican Lawmakers Plan to Vote Against Certifying Electoral College Results
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The final fight of the 2020 election is set for Wednesday afternoon. Congress will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 6, to certify the electoral vote. However, a number of Republicans are vowing to challenge the count, including three Indiana lawmakers.
Senator Mike Braun, Representative Jackie Walorski, and Representative Jim Banks said they will vote against certifying the election results on Wednesday unless there is an audit. Representative Victoria Spartz’s office said she is reviewing all of the relevant information and will make a decision ahead of the vote.
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Sen. Braun to join GOP rejection of electors from disputed states
The senators, citing a 19th Century precedent, said they will call for a commission to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in disputed states. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 9:30 AM EST January 3, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Senator Mike Braun released a statement Saturday ahead of the joint legislative session Jan. 6 showing he intends to join follow Republicans in rejecting the Electoral College results from disputed states.
The senators, citing a 19th Century precedent, said they will call for a commission to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in those states, and for those states to convene special legislative sessions to certify their vote in a manner consistent with the findings of the commission’s audit.
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