Eric Bassler

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Indiana small businesses have raised concerns about the cumulative regulatory burden at the state level, including licensing requirements and administrative compliance costs. What specific regulations have you worked to reform or eliminate in the State Senate to reduce costs for small business owners in your district, and what is your framework for evaluating whether a regulation's burden outweighs its public benefit?

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Indiana has one of the higher rates of childhood poverty in the Midwest, and many working families in the state lack access to affordable childcare. What is your position on expanding state support for childcare assistance programs, and have you supported any legislation aimed at making childcare more accessible and affordable for low- and middle-income Indiana families?

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Veterans in rural Indiana districts sometimes face long travel distances to access VA healthcare and benefits services. What have you done in the State Senate to improve the availability and accessibility of veterans' services in your district, and are there state-level programs you have advocated for to complement federal VA resources?