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X-WR-CALNAME:Statement from Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith on Executive
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DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release\n\nFebruary 26\, 2026          \n\n      
                                        Statement from Lieutenant Governor 
 Micah Beckwith on Executive Order 26-06\n\nINDIANAPOLIS – "Indiana has l
 ong benefited from the strength\, generosity and commitment of its faith-b
 ased institutions. These organizations have served as cornerstones of comm
 unity life since our state's founding by offering mentorship\, compassion 
 and hands-on support to neighbors in need. The creation of the Faith-Based
  Institutions Initiative recognizes this legacy and seeks to strengthen it
  for the future.\n\nBy promoting collaboration between state government an
 d faith-based partners\, the initiative aims to expand the reach of progra
 ms that help Hoosiers overcome addiction\, reenter society after incarcera
 tion\, strengthen their families\, develop resilience through work and bui
 ld meaningful lives rooted in purpose and service. These community-rooted 
 institutions frequently provide forms of support that government alone can
 not\, and ensuring they are able to participate fully and freely is vital 
 to the well-being of our state.\n\nThe order's emphasis on safeguarding re
 ligious liberty and creating a fair\, welcoming environment for all qualif
 ied service providers reaffirms Indiana's long-standing commitment to both
  constitutional principles and community partnership. Empowering organizat
 ions that uplift Hoosiers in times of need strengthens families\, enhances
  civic engagement and broadens pathways to opportunity across our state.\n
 \nI want to sincerely thank Governor Braun for signing the Faith-Based Ins
 titutions Initiative and am humbled by his confidence in me and my office 
 to spearhead this endeavor. Hoosiers across the state will benefit from th
 is effort for years to come."\n\nTo view Executive Order 26-06 click here.
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 vernor serves as President of the Indiana Senate and leads the Indiana Sta
 te Department of Agriculture and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs
 . Click here for a high-resolution photo and biography of Lieutenant Gover
 nor Micah Beckwith.\n\nFor daily updates from the Lieutenant Governor's of
 fice\, click here.
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SUMMARY:Statement from Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith on Executive Orde
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 r-micah-beckwith-on-executive-order-26-06
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