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Rep. Chris Campbell Anna Groover Rep. Chris Campbell Anna Groover

Campbell bill allowing foster children to open bank accounts passes in committee

Today, Feb. 4, House Bill 1441 passed unanimously in the House Committee on Financial Institutions. State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) authored the bill to allow foster youth who are at least 16 years old to create bank accounts without a parent or legal guardian. Minors cannot open a bank account in Indiana without an adult co-signer. 

 

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House Democratic lawmakers unveil ‘Hoosier Home Field Advantage’ legislative package

Today, several Indiana House Democratic lawmakers rolled out "The Hoosier Home Field Advantage," a set of legislative proposals designed to grow Indiana's sports economy.

State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster), House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne), State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis), State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) and State Rep. Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne) offered the agenda to unite Hoosiers across the political spectrum, pointing out that Democrats, Republicans and everyone in between love sports.

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Rep. Vernon Smith Anna Groover Rep. Vernon Smith Anna Groover

Smith passes two education amendments on HB 1002 on the House floor

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Indiana House of Representatives adopted two amendments drafted by State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) to House Bill 1002. HB 1002 eliminates several education programs, reduces oversight and removes important student and teacher provisions supporting civics, arts and mental health programs in schools throughout the state.

 

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