Lorissa Sweet | |
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| Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives 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.
Sweet graduated from Maconaquah High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal agribusiness from Purdue University. [1]
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]