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Shackleford: We cannot allow caregivers to be punished for GOP's $1 billion Medicaid shortfall
Last December, a report from the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) revealed a massive forecasting error which resulted in a miscalculation of the funds needed to cover Medicaid expenses. The initial projection fell short of $1 billion dollars, forcing the FSSA to frantically to look for quick mitigation solutions.
Moseley warns of the dangers of overriding local home rule
During the 2024 legislative session, House Republicans have proposed multiple bills that threaten local home rule. Home rule is the ability for our local municipalities including townships, counties and cities to govern themselves. Multiple bills proposed this session override local ordinances or negate city council votes.
Moseley calls for increased protections for our animal friends
Monday, Jan. 29, House Bill 1412 passed through the House of Representatives, aimed at regulating the retail sale of dogs. The legislation would increase the responsibilities of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) and strip communities of the mandate to regulate puppy mills.
Moed opposes passage of bill to repeal economic enhancement district
Today, Jan. 30, the House Chamber passed House Bill 1199. The bill will repeal the Mile Square economic enhancement district law, which was adopted by the Indianapolis City-County Council after a provision to allow it passed in the 2023 state budget.
Pack supports amendment to gauge temperature on citizen-led ballot initiatives
Today, Indiana House Democrats offered an amendment to House Bill 1265 to add the question “Shall citizens be allowed to initiate a ballot referendum in Indiana” to each ballot in the November 2024 general election. This amendment failed by a vote of 27-66.
Pack supports bill establishing Green Alert for veterans
Today, Jan. 29, House Bill 1021, co-authored by State Rep. Renee Pack (D-Indianapolis), received unanimous approval from the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee to establish a Green Alert for missing at-risk veterans.
Shackleford’s bills for the 2024 legislative session
Today, State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) announced her agenda for the 2024 legislative session. This year, Shackleford's legislative priorities center on implicit bias in health care, provisions for public health, tenant protections and providing vouchers for child care services.
DeLaney comments on IEDC request for additional LEAP funding
Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation requested an additional $97 million for the LEAP District from the State Budget Committee. The
Cannabis legalization would be an economic win for Indiana
Across the country, states - including most of our neighbors - have realized the benefits of cannabis legalization, yet Indiana has continued to ignore them - a fact that has us falling far behind in our competition for resources and talent.
Johnson statement on the Indiana Supreme Court ruling to uphold the abortion ban
Today, the Indiana Supreme Court had the opportunity to serve as an important check against an extreme, supermajority agenda that threatens the rights and lives of Hoosier women.
Dvorak amendment promotes better Hoosier rivers
A successful amendment authored by State Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D-South Bend) improves a bill written to develop regional watershed commissions in Indiana by requiring scientific study, consideration for recreational uses of rivers, and preserving membership in the successful St. Joseph River Basin Commission.
Dvorak amendment sanctioning Russia for Ukraine invasion headed to governor
Indiana could become the first American state to ban purchases of property by Russian-controlled businesses after the passage of State Representative Ryan Dvorak’s (D-South Bend) amendment to Senate Bill 388, which passed both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday.