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Harris condemns passage of anti-DEI legislation
Senate Bill 289 passed out of the House of Representatives today by a vote of 62-27.
Harris votes against Republican tax hike on Hoosiers
Today, Indiana House Republicans passed Senate Bill 1 with an amendment that will potentially increase Hoosiers' local income taxes by $1.1 billion annually while cutting police, fire, EMS and public school services by $1.4 billion over three years.
Harris bill to bring Professional Sports Development Commission to Northwest Indiana passes Senate
House Bill 1292, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed through the Senate today by a vote of 46-2. The bill establishes the Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission, with the goal of attracting professional sports franchises to Northwest Indiana.
IBLC condemns end of emergency housing program
The state of Indiana recently announced that the Indiana Emergency Rental Program (IERA) has been cut six months ahead of schedule, despite federal funding still being available. The fund, created during the COVID-19 pandemic to address housing instability, was funded through the U.S. Treasury and was set to expire in September of this year.
IBLC members take part in community conversation
Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) will take part in a panel conversation starting at 7 p.m. ET tomorrow, March 25 at the Crossroads AME Church, 4602 College Ave.
Harris public safety legislation heads to governor’s desk
House Bill 1095, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed through the Indiana State Senate unanimously today. The bill extends the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force into Lake County to help prevent gun violence in The Region.
Summers’ trauma-informed care bill passes out of House of Representatives
Today, Feb. 20, House Bill 1241 passed out of the House of Representatives and heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Harris’ sports development bill passes House, advances to Senate
A bill establishing the Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission has passed a House floor vote and now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Summers’ trauma-informed care bill passes out of committee
Today, Feb. 12, House Bill 1241, authored by State Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis), passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs.
Bartlett anti-human trafficking bill passes House of Representatives
House Bill 1416, authored by State Rep. John L. Bartlett (D-Indianapolis), passed through the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously.
Bartlett human trafficking bill passes out of committee
House Bill 1416, authored by State Rep. John Bartlett (D-Indianapolis), passed out of the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today, Jan. 5. The bill requires gas stations to display human trafficking awareness posters.
Harris public safety bill headed to Senate
House Bill 1095, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed out of the House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate.