Sen. Buck Shares Update

States across the country are facing billions of dollars of welfare fraud, which is why I voted for a new law to help protect Indiana from bad actors and preserve programs like SNAP and Medicaid for the Hoosier families that need them most.  One important step Senate Enrolled Act 1 takes to protect Hoosiers’ benefits is increasing eligibility checks for public assistance programs. By requiring the state government to verify the immigration status of people applying for Medicaid and SNAP, we help stop illegal immigrants from taking benefits that belong to Hoosiers.  We also worked to close a loophole in Indiana’s system so everyone goes through the proper application process to ensure only those who are truly eligible receive the state’s benefits.  SEA 1 builds upon work we did during the 2025 legislative session to reform Medicaid by including a work requirement for able-bodied, working-age adults and improving verification of recipients’ eligibility.  As other states struggle to contain loss, I remain dedicated to keeping Indiana a national leader in protecting the fiscal integrity of our public assistance programs.

Indiana Recognized for AAA Credit RatingFor the 17th year in a row, Indiana has earned the ‘AAA’ credit rating from Fitch Ratings, a major credit-rating agency.   As the highest rank possible, the ‘AAA’ score highlights Indiana’s commitment to fiscal management, economic resilience and long-term financial stability.  Indiana continues to be one of a select few states to hold the highest ratings from all major rating agencies.   State Sen. Jim Buck represent District 21, which includes Tipton County and portions of Hamilton and Howard counties.