IBLC meets with Gov. Braun to discuss agenda, next steps for Indiana

On Jan. 7, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) met with Gov. Mike Braun to discuss issues facing Hoosiers, including child care, health care, education and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), as well as action items to ensure Hoosiers get the relief they need.

State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the IBLC, issued the following statement regarding the meeting:

"Our meeting with Gov. Braun was productive. The governor expressed interest in collaborating with us to fix Indiana's health care system and to increase child care throughout the state. We're in the process of scheduling further meetings with him and his team, along with state agency representatives, care providers and community leaders throughout the legislative session to work together to make Indiana a state that works for everyone.

"The IBLC intends to get a lot of work done to help Hoosiers, and that will take cooperation and collaboration from folks across the aisle. If we're all willing to work together for the sake of bettering our state, I have faith that we can get meaningful legislation across the finish line this session."