Moseley condemns ‘misplaced priorities’ after House passes new congressional maps

Today, Dec. 5, Indiana House Republicans passed House Bill 1032, their gerrymandered congressional map, after months of pressure from Gov. Mike Braun. The map carves up like-minded communities to make elections less competitive to benefit one party. HB 1032 heads to the Senate for their consideration next week.

State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) released the following statement:

"This week, I sat and listened to all the reasons that we should pass these new congressional maps. I heard a lot about politics, but I didn't hear anything about the real issues Hoosiers are facing. I didn't hear anything about how these maps would lower your cost of living, or how they would make health care more affordable, or how they might lower your utility bills. If we're not focused, in the House chamber, on making life better for you, I'm not interested. I’m not interested in Statehouse politics. I'm interested in commonsense policy that works for a better life for all Hoosiers.

"These maps are not only a partisan attack on voters, but a clear indication of misplaced priorities from Gov. Braun. He could have called a special session to address sky-high health care premiums, the economic disaster heading to our local governments thanks to Senate Enrolled Act 1, or countless other problems we hear from constituents about every day. Instead, he prioritized political games over Hoosiers."