Banks selected for ALEC’s national Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force

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By State Senator Jim Banks

Columbia City lawmaker also recognized by two organizations for legislative efforts

STATEHOUSE (July 15, 2011)- Leaders of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) this week appointed State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to their national Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force to work with state legislators and members of the private sector to develop free-market public fiscal policies.

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“I am excited about this opportunity to study and learn from fiscal conservative state legislators from around the country to implement conservative reform to address today’s economic challenges – without implementing tax increases,” Banks said. “While Indiana is one of a handful of states who are fiscally solvent, we have much more work to do to reduce the tax burden on Hoosier families and businesses.”

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Sen. Jim Banks to Chair Indiana Taxpayer Protection Caucus

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By State Senator Jim Banks

Caucus will provide a single voice on tax issues among fiscal conservatives in Indiana’s upper chamber.

Today, Americans for Tax Reform announced that Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) will chair the Taxpayer Protection Caucus in the Indiana Senate.

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To join the caucus, a legislator must have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, thereby putting their commitment to constituents and state residents to “oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes” in writing. With the addition of Sen. Banks, there are now 39 Taxpayer Protection Caucuses in 31 states. Every state (with the exception of unicameral Nebraska) will soon have both a Senate and House caucus consisting of all pledge signers in the legislature.

“Jim Banks is a true fiscal conservative and will serve as an essential proponent for Indiana taxpayers in this leadership role,” said Joshua Culling, Indiana state affairs manager for Americans for Tax Reform. “We couldn’t be happier that Sen. Banks has agreed to chair the Indiana Senate Taxpayer Protection Caucus as an advocate of lower taxes and limited government policies that will help Indiana families and businesses through private sector-led job creation and economic growth.”

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