Do you want to make sure masks are not mandated in Kosciusko County? Start wearing one. It’s as simple as that. Get on it now before the government has to mandate the use of masks in public. The tide is turning in support for mandates as the country … Read More
Rep. Jim Banks will be introducing legislation to make desecrating memorials to previous U.S. presidents or Founding Fathers a federal offense punishable up to 10 years in prison.
Read MoreDear Editor, Have you turned on the news, seen organized groups pulling down statues—not of Confederate soldiers, but of our Founding Fathers or other presidents—and found yourself wondering what’s going on? My wife, Amanda, and I have watched with disgust as memorials to our country’s great heritage are … Read More
House Armed Services Committee and China Task Force member, Rep. Jim Banks, introduced H.R. 7064 the “Stop Funding the PLA Act”
Read MoreInkFreeNews is clarifying a headline that appeared in a story last week concerning Congressman Jim Banks and his support of Black Lives Matter.
Read MoreBy Keith Knepp InkFreeNews MILFORD — Six candidates – four Democrats and two Republicans – have filed the paperwork to appear on their party’s respective primary ballots. The primary election in Indiana has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 2, and requires voters to choose either the Democrat or … Read More
Passage of the first three massive bailout bills by Congress – totaling about $2.4 trillion – gained swift and bipartisan support as lawmakers worked to offset widespread pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreNews Release WASHINGTON –In a letter to House and Senate leadership, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) Budget & Spending Task Force expressed its opposition to any federal bailout of mismanaged state and local governments made under the guise of COVID-19 relief. The letter, led by Task Force Chairman Rep. … Read More
WASHINGTON – On Monday, April 27, Rep. Jim Banks joined another colleague in seeking to slow down the rapidly growing federal debt that is ballooning as a result of federal assistance for the pandemic. Banks, in a letter to House and Senate leadership, joined US Rep. Mike Johnson … Read More
By Jim Banks US Congressman While no one needs a reminder that our nation is under extreme duress due to COVID-19, I do think we all need a reminder that the best of America is on display right here at home in northeast Indiana. In the last month, … Read More
A decision to have a primary by mail could happen when the Indiana Election Commission meets April 22 to discuss the possibility, according to Kosciusko County election board members. Out of concern for the coronavirus outbreak, the state last week moved the May 5 primary to June 2, … Read More
Service Academy Day FORT WAYNE – Congressman Jim Banks has announced that the annual Service Academy Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Banks said the move is in accordance with … Read More
FORT WAYNE — Congressman Jim Banks provided updates on actions concerning the coronavirus via a town hall on Facebook Live, March 20. The livestream broadcast emanated from Banks’ district office in Fort Wayne. IU Health Fort Wayne Chief Medical Officer Geoff Randolf, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Chief Medical … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County offices continue to remain open at the present time but with certain restrictions in place due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Kosciusko County Commissioners President Brad Jackson said they are asking that the public conduct county business via phone or email whenever possible and only … Read More
WASHINGTON — Despite widespread bipartisan support for a coronavirus relief package passed by lawmakers after midnight Saturday morning, northeast Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, R-Columbia City, was one of 40 lawmakers to cast a “no vote.” The aid package will provide free testing, sick pay for workers, enhanced unemployment … Read More
