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GiaQuinta unveils Working Hoosiers Agenda
Today, Jan. 8, House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) introduced the House Democratic Caucus' 2025 Working Hoosiers Agenda. Throughout session, which began today and runs through April, the Indiana House Democratic Caucus will work to lower the cost of living by cutting health care costs, providing property tax relief and cracking down on the junk fees and scams currently plaguing Hoosiers.
Campbell and Klinker discuss water rights, IEDC with members of the community to start the 2025 session
Today, Jan. 8, State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) and State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) met with residents of Tippecanoe County to discuss the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and its LEAP Project. Both legislators intend to push for water protections, the creation of a statewide water plan and increased IEDC oversight in the 2025 session.
Porter comments on Republican initiatives to make vouchers universal
Last month, Gov.-elect Mike Braun released his 2025 policy agenda, including extending universal school choice to all families. Leadership for House Republicans has indicated their support for Braun’s agenda. Universal expansion would eliminate the income threshold for Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program, allowing the use of taxpayer dollars for private school tuition.
Porter comments on House Bill 1136, which would transform certain public schools into charters
Last week, Indiana House Republicans filed House Bill 1136 to reorganize Indiana’s school corporations. The bill provides that if 50% or more students live outside a school district, then that district must be transformed into a charter school.
Op-ed: Hoosiers need Medicaid and that won’t change with a new administration
As Trump takes his second oath of office, we get closer to the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Mehmet Oz as our nation’s top public health officials. They’ll become the point people in charge of state Medicaid funding and policies. Like Indiana, the federal government will have some difficult budget decisions to make thanks to stagnating revenue
Klinker thanks community for condolences, support after husband’s passing
In the weeks since her husband, Victor L. Klinker, passed on Dec. 6, State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) has received an outpouring of condolences, support and love from across the state. Many individuals and organizations have sent cards and flowers to her Statehouse office and home.
Porter: ‘Indiana’s revenue reports are no longer defying gravity’
Today, Dec. 17, the State Budget Committee met to discuss the final revenue forecast before the 2025 legislative session. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement regarding the forecast:
Porter comments on December Medicaid forecast
Today, Dec. 17, the Family Social Services Administration (FSSA) gave its final forecast on Indiana’s Medicaid program before the 2025 session. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement:
Andrade comments on new BMV Self-Service Kiosk in Highland
Earlier today, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (IBMV) announced that a BMV Connect Kiosk was installed at the Strack & Van Til grocery store located at 9632 N. Cline Ave., Highland, IN 46322.
Garcia Wilburn appointed to committees for 2025 legislative session
For the 2025 legislative session, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) has been appointed to three House committees: Employment, Labor and Pensions; Judiciary; and Public Health. Garcia Wilburn will serve as ranking member of the Judiciary Committee.