Jackson appointed to Council on State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference Energy and Environment Committee

State Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Hammond) has been appointed to the Council on State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference Energy and Environment Committee for 2025 and 2026. The purpose of this committee is to connect legislators across the Midwest with each other and industry experts to inform policymaking for the future. Jackson currently serves on the Environmental Affairs Committee and the Natural Resources Committee in the Indiana House of Representatives. 

“I am both honored and excited to have been appointed to the Committee on Energy and Environment for the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council on State Governments,” Jackson said. “Since I became a legislator, I have focused on promoting the health and well-being of my constituents while protecting the community from harmful substances like lead and other pollutants. I am proud to have created programs to test schools and child care facilities for lead in drinking water, which can cause developmental disabilities in children. Additionally, I have worked to find solutions to make energy in Indiana more affordable and more efficient. 

“I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and learn from other legislators and policy experts from across the nation. Environmental policy is unique in the sense that the policies of one state impact neighboring states. In order to effectively govern, state governments must communicate and work together. This opportunity gives Northwest Indiana a seat at the table, and I am excited to advocate for Hoosiers and bring what I learn back to the General Assembly.”