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Brown County: Residents received $36.63 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Brown County, providing an average of $2,352 per capita to residents.

By Columbus Standard | Apr 13, 2025

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Decatur County: Medicaid dependency reached 5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Decatur County, providing an average of $2,612 per capita to residents.

By Columbus Standard | Apr 8, 2025

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Jackson County: Medicaid made up 4.9% of total income in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $2,415 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Bartholomew County received $10,754 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 80th in Indiana

By Columbus Standard | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bartholomew County received an average of $10,754 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Indiana.

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Bartholomew County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Bartholomew County, providing an average of $2,187 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Jackson County ranks 77th among Indiana counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,873

By Columbus Standard | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $10,873 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Indiana.

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Brown County: Residents received $15.15 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Brown County, providing an average of $973 per capita to residents.

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Decatur County residents received $12,040 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 58th in Indiana

By Columbus Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Decatur County received an average of $12,040 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th lowest in Indiana.

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Decatur County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.3% in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Decatur County, providing an average of $1,199 per capita to residents.

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Jackson County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $1,166 per capita to residents.

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Brown County ranks 23rd highest in Indiana for per capita government transfer income at $13,947 in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Brown County received an average of $13,947 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Indiana.

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Bartholomew County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.7% of income in 2022

By Columbus Standard | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Bartholomew County, providing an average of $1,062 per capita to residents.

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Greg Pence commemorates Beirut bombing anniversary with resolution

By Columbus Standard | Oct 23, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence has released a statement commemorating the 41st anniversary of the bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Congressman Greg Pence honors fallen servicemembers from Beirut bombing

By Columbus Standard | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) delivered remarks on the House floor in remembrance of the 241 servicemembers who died in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Congressman Pence, who served in the Marine Corps from 1979-1983, was stationed in Beirut that year and left just days before the bombings.

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Congressman Greg Pence comments on death of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil

By Columbus Standard | Sep 21, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) released a statement in response to the death of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Aqil was wanted for his connection to the 1983 bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, and the earlier bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut that same year.

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Congressman Pence opposes CMS mandatory nursing staff ratio rule

By Columbus Standard | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) voiced his opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandatory nursing staff ratio rule during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup session. The session considered and passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) aimed at overturning the CMS rule, which was introduced by Congressman Pence alongside Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).

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Congressman Greg Pence issues statement on death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr

By Columbus Standard | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) released a statement in response to the death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. Shukr, involved in a recent drone strike in the Golan Heights, was also wanted for his connection to the 1983 bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of 241 service members.

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Cummins receives $75 million grant to bolster U.S. automotive supply chain

By Columbus Standard | Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) today praised the award of $75 million to Cummins Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, aimed at supporting the U.S. automotive supply chain.

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Congressman Greg Pence supports SAVE Act to safeguard voter eligibility

By Columbus Standard | Jul 10, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) released a statement today following his vote in support of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Congressman Greg Pence praises defense appropriations act passage

By Columbus Standard | Jun 28, 2024

U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) praised the passage of H.R. 8774, the 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which aims to refocus the Department of Defense (DoD) on its core mission. The bill includes provisions for servicemembers and their families, promotes innovation, modernizes the military, and enhances DoD’s role in countering fentanyl and synthetic opioids while cutting unnecessary spending.