Ben Jacobs

Valparaiso University Alum ‘22 | He/Him/His | NWI

[Rep. Frank J. Mrvan @RepMrvan]

ICYMI - Information is available below for entities interested in submitting applications for Community Project Funding requests through the House Appropriations Committee process:
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[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

It amazes me how in Europe you can get ANYWHERE by a train or bus, when we can’t even get to the grocery store without driving. I will continue to stan European modes of travel and pedestrian accessibility and hope for its introduction in the US

[Hayden @the_transit_guy]

The Miami metro has a bigger population and an economy nearly double the size of Stuttgart, Germany's metro. Stuttgart metro's transit system consists of 15 light rail lines (U-Bahn), 7 rapid suburban lines (S-Bahn), 17 regional train lines, and 359 bus lines.

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

The rich don’t spend the money they have, and the poor don’t have money to spend.

This is a problem when 70% of the economy relies on consumer spending.

Closing our staggering wealth gap isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s essential to save our economy from collapse.

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

@ValpoAlumni @ValpoPresident @ValpoU @RepMrvan Already RSVP’d!

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

I always enjoy the opportunity to speak with President Padilla and talk all things Valpo! Great to see you!

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

This is literal insanity. I cannot wrap my mind around this

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

UPDATE: On Tuesday evening, the Manatee County School Board discussed this policy for about a hour.

Things are even worse than they appeared.

Follow along if interested.

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[Rep. Frank J. Mrvan @RepMrvan]

Thank you to all of the leaders at the Valparaiso University for successfully identifying this federal resource. Grateful for your dedicated work to provide the next generation of health professionals with the skills for a successful and positive career. https://t.co/dvFUhd5kpF

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

How am I supposed to financially recover from my car having a little emoji on the dashboard?

[Destiny Wells @TheDestinyWells]

Watching the Swiftie concert ticket hysteria and contemplating lack of youth voter turnout in Indiana. Indiana was 6th lowest in the country (-14%) for youth voter registration this year compared to ‘18. Michigan was first at +38%. Wildly different election outcomes resulted.

[Sgt Joker @TheSGTJoker]

Republicans want to raise the age of voting to 21 because 18-21yos voted in droves in the Midterms. This is the same Republican Party that believes that an 18yo is mature enough to purchase an AR15 and a 10yo is old enough to be a mom.

Take all the time you need with that.

[Frank Mrvan for Congress @mrvan4congress]

Today is the day to vote and make your voice heard! Polls are open from 6 am to 6 pm and you can find your location online at https://t.co/BxrkEbhryE

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[Frank Mrvan for Congress @mrvan4congress]

My name is Frank Mrvan and I’m proud to be born and raised in Hessville. I love the Region and am asking for your vote in this election. You can vote early through November 7th - cast your ballot now!

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.

Today, I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to lay them out.

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

I love this thread

[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven.

https://t.co/4FoCymt8TB

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

Not being taken seriously because of age is such a stupid thing that absolutely needs to change.

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

Avg. gas prices are $3.94/gal nationwide. I’ve seen it at $3.19 in the South, but in NWI it’s been well above $4.10.

It’s a shame that the IN GOP voted to increase the gas tax, not suspending or lowering it. Hoosiers need help, and we’re not getting it from you or your party.

[Todd Young @ToddYoungIN]

On his first day in office, Joe Biden signed an executive order to cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline and supported other anti-energy policies found in the Green New Deal driving inflation to 40 year highs, costing Hoosiers an additional $5,200 a year.

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

The millions of people in the US that have to shell out hundreds of dollars each month to pay for the drug that literally keeps them alive, including both of my parents, should be infuriated.

NO ONE should stand for this blatant disregard for the American people. Vote out GOP

[Senate Democrats @SenateDems]

Senate Republicans just blocked provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act that would lower the cost of insulin for those who have private insurance.

We will keep fighting.

Via Senator @PattyMurray

[Valparaiso University @ValpoU]

Congratulations to the 2022 Valparaiso University Fulbright finalists and alternate: Ellie Wegener ’22, Brianna Ares ’22, and Ben Jacobs ’22! We are so proud of what you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you all. Go Beacons! #ValpoAcademics

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

@lexgardner_ I’m just a voice for the people

[Ben Jacobs @ben_jacobs16]

In these trying times, Subway needs to bring back the $5 foot long