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Harris, IBLC commemorate Black History Month
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC), issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month.
Harris bill to bring professional sports development commission to northwest Indiana passes out of committee
House Bill 1292, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform today and now heads to the House of Representatives for further debate.
Harris, IBLC comment on Braun’s State of the State address
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Mike Braun's State of the State address.
IBLC to host Unity Rally during Gov. Braun’s State of the State address
The IBLC hopes the rally provides an opportunity for Hoosiers to come together and work toward positive change in their communities and promote the positive impact of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Pryor files 2025 legislation, continues commitment to Indiana homeowners
With the 2025 legislative session underway, State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) has filed eight pieces of legislation that will improve the lives of residents across the state. Pryor’s legislative agenda includes bills targeted at housing and homeownership, safety and expanding health care access. Pryor’s legislative agenda directly addresses pressing issues deemed detrimental to state residents.
IBLC comments on Gov. Braun’s DEI executive order
Today, Jan. 15, Gov. Mike Braun issued an executive order replacing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices in state government with "MEI": Merit, Excellence and Innovation. Braun's executive order requires state agencies to examine policies and procedures to ensure compliance, as well as closes the Chief Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity Office created by former Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2020.
Harris, IBLC unveil 2025 legislative agenda: ‘Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds’
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC), announced that mental and physical health will be the focus of the caucus' 2025 legislative agenda.
IBLC, Porter honor Marshall “Major” Taylor with Distinguished Hoosier Award
Today, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) honored Marshall “Major” Taylor with the Distinguished Hoosier Award. Born in 1878, Taylor became the first African American world champion in cycling.
IBLC, Porter honor Marshall “Major” Taylor with Distinguished Hoosier Award
Today, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) honored Marshall “Major” Taylor with the Distinguished Hoosier Award. Born in 1878, Taylor became the first African American world champion in cycling.
Part of economic development is addressing educational inequity
For decades, the ticket to success has been post-grad education. Michael Hicks, a leading economist from Ball State University, sums it up well with the phrase “education is the path to a middle-class life.” This doesn’t mean that those who head straight into the workforce can’t be successful.
Harris testifies on second draft of high school diploma proposal
Today, Nov. 8., the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) met to discuss the second draft of proposed changes to the Indiana high school diploma. At this meeting, SBOE accepted public testimony to close out the public comment period.
Porter comments on dismal monthly revenue report
State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement regarding today’s revenue report, which is $183.7 million below forecast.