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Tax and Fiscal

Grade: A

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Energy and Environment

Grade: B-

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Law and Scope of Government

Grade: A

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Workforce and Labor

Grade: A

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Regulations

Grade: A-

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Individual Liberties

Grade: B+

An analysis of Pence’s record shows a generally strong commitment to limited government principles surrounding individual liberties. As Governor, Pence signed multiple measures which strengthened 2nd Amendment rights as well as a “right to try” bill. While Pence is very strong on protecting religious liberties, he has a record of deviating from limited government principles on issues such as powdered alcohol and parental rights over tanning.

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Weight

Action

+2

SB 101 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (2015)

Signed a Bill Protecting Religious Liberties by Prohibiting a Governmental Entity from Substantially Burdening a Person’s Exercise of Religion.

+2

HB 1065 Investigational Drugs (2015)

Signed a Bill Strengthening Individual Liberties by Providing Terminally-Ill Patients the Right to Try Experimental Drugs Not Yet Approved for Use by the FDA.

-2

SB 6 Powdered Alcohol (2015)

Signed a Bill Infringing Individual Liberties by Banning the Sale and Imprisoning Individuals in Possession of Powdered Alcohol.

+3

SB 433 Shotguns (2015)

Signed a Bill Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights by Repealing a Ban on Sawed-off Shotguns.

+3

SB 229 Firearm Matters (2014)

Signed a Bill Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights by Permitting a Firearm to be Possessed on School Grounds if Hidden from View in a Locked Vehicle.

-2

SB 50 Minors and Tanning Devices (2014)

Signed a Bill Infringing Parental Rights by Strictly Prohibiting Minors from Attending Tanning Facilities (Previously Permitted with Parental Permission).

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Education

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Healthcare

Grade: C+

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Local and National Security

Grade: A-

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Free Speech and Elections

Grade: A

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