The Kruse Report by: IN State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) Lemonade Day is this Saturday, where young children learn valuable life skills such as responsibility and teamwork. Many communities participate in this event to teach children about entrepreneurship and small business – the backbone of Indiana’s economy. Indiana native and entrepreneur Michael Holthouse brought the…
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Are Indiana’s Energy Efficiency Programs Working?
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By State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R- Auburn) Recently, many questions have been raised about the Energizing Indiana program and its effectiveness. Energizing Indiana is a state program, created in 2009, designed to help consumers reduce their energy consumption and promote efficiency. To pay for these efficiency initiatives, electric customers across Indiana have been charged $500…
The Preschool Debate in Indiana
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What role should our government play in the financial support of pre-kindergarten programs?By State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) Currently, Indiana and the federal government spend $277 million a year on early childhood development programs in our state, including the Child Care Development Fund and Head Start. Additionally, during the 2013 legislative session, lawmakers included $4…
