Lorissa Sweet
Lorissa Sweet | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Leonard |
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| Born | November 12, 1978 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) |
Lorissa Sweet is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives for the 50th district. She assumed office on November 9, 2022.
Education
[edit]Sweet graduated from Maconaquah High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal agribusiness from Purdue University.[1]
Career
[edit]A businesswoman, Sweet is the owner of Sweet Grooms, a pet grooming business, and Sweet Occasions LLC, a wedding decor rental business. From 2016 to 2022, she served as a member of the Wabash County Council.[2] Sweet was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2022.[3][4]
In 2023, Sweet spearheaded legislation barring any public funding of the Kinsey Institute, a part of Indiana University, claiming that it promoted child sex abuse.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lorissa Sweet". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ "Lorissa Sweet | State of Indiana House of Representatives". www.indianahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ Downard, Whitney. "Share of women in Indiana legislative chambers hits record-high of 40". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ Weaver, Wade (2022-05-04). "Lorissa Sweet Wins Republican Primary For State Rep District 50". Your News Local. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ Smith, Rachel (April 28, 2023). "Indiana University president condemns defunding of Kinsey Institute by state Legislature". The Herald-Times. Retrieved February 25, 2025.