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E-News 11-22-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Indiana General Assembly meets for Organization Day The Indiana General Assembly convened Tuesday for Organization Day, a traditional and largely ceremonial one-day session. This is the first time lawmakers have officially met since the election. Lawmakers were sworn in, House and Senate leadership provided a broad outlook for the coming session and several changes to the rules structure were announced. The 2025 Indiana legislative session is scheduled to convene Jan. 8. New Chair of House Financial Services announced Rep. Jake Teshka, R...
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E-News 11-15-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Braun announces transition councils Gov.-elect Mike Braun announced the formation of transition councils, along with their appointed leadership and members, to guide state agency reviews, drive policy development across Indiana's government and prepare the incoming administration to implement Braun's agenda from day one.  Read more from State Affairs Indiana House committees keep leadership; only 1 new chair for 2025 The leadership of Indiana House committees will remain consistent for the upcoming session, with only one new chair among...
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E-News 11-8-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Braun wins governor's race, extending GOP's reign to 5 terms Mike Braun extended the Indiana Republican's gubernatorial dynasty to five terms when he defeated Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater on Tuesday in the most expensive statewide race in Indiana history. Read more from State Affairs Republicans capture Indiana House supermajority for seventh straight election Republicans have secured at least 69 House seats to the 30 Democratic seats, extending the GOP supermajority in place since the 2012 election. Read more from...
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E-News 11-1-24 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FHFA ‘simplifies’ process for Federal Home Loan Bank funding for rental projects  The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin that it said would simplify the process of applying for funding for rental projects through the Federal Home Loan Banks’ affordable housing programs.  Read more FHFA updates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac policies on appraisals, loan repurchase alternatives The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced updates to several Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac policies that the agency said are intended to promote...
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