The award will recognize former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence “for putting his life and career on the line to ensure the constitutional transfer of presidential power on Jan. 6, 2021,” the JFK Library Foundation said.
Legislative leaders have made clear that they intend to act on Gov. Mike Braun’s central campaign promise to provide property tax relief. However, with less than a month left to pass a solution, leaders have yet to announce agreement on an approach.
Judge Christopher E. McGraugh said the original $450 million amount awarded by the jury was “grossly excessive” and not in line with the company’s constitutional rights.
A group of reformers named American Promise has been urging a constitutional amendment that would strengthen the role of Congress and the states in regulating election methods and finance.
Last year, the Indiana House passed a resolution but it didn’t get a Senate hearing. This year, the Senate has jumped into the fray, passing a resolution despite bipartisan opposition.
A key lawmaker called the bill a response to ongoing resistance of local governments to greenlight solar, wind and other renewables projects that are necessary to support the state’s growing energy demands.
