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IBLC announces 2025 town hall series
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) will host seven town halls throughout the state this summer to discuss the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly and answer questions from constituents.
IBLC condemns Lt. Gov.’s whitewashed ‘history lesson’ on the 3/5 Compromise
Last week, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith shared a video to his social media pages including incorrect information on the 3/5 Compromise following a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) mentioning the political move on the Senate floor. Beckwith claimed the 3/5 Compromise was a tool used by the North in the Civil War to eradicate slavery.
Harris votes ‘no’ on state budget, advocates for public health and public education
Today, April 25, Indiana Republicans passed the final version of House Bill 1001, sending the biennial budget to the governor's desk. State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) voted against the budget, citing inadequate funding for public education, public health and stripped funding for Public Broadcasting Services.
Ensuring All Hoosiers Are Included in Indiana’s Bright Future of Tech Progress
It’s my honor to serve a community that believes in a future of economic prosperity and opportunity for every Hoosier. And today, I want to talk with you about something that is going to shape that future in ways big and small: artificial intelligence, or AI.
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.
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.
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.