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Bauer appointed to Youth Service Bureau of Directors
Last Friday, Feb. 7, State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) was welcomed as a new member of the Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County Board of Directors (YSB).
Errington’s HB 1297 passes out of committee
Today, Feb. 10, State Rep. Sue Errington's (D-Muncie) House Bill 1297 passed out of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. The bill would establish the Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Program - providing reference stickers to help first responders deliver quick, lifesaving care to senior citizens or at-risk individuals during vehicle accidents.
House Majority strikes down Campbell’s amendment to protect the passenger rail compact
Today, Feb. 6, State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) offered an amendment to House Bill 1272 to remove the language in the legislation withdrawing Indiana from the Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact. The compact is a partnership between Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, New York and Georgia to study and facilitate the operation of a passenger rail system connecting each state’s major cities. The amendment was voted down by the House majority.
Porter calls for the reinstatement of funding for the Imagination Library
Today, Feb. 6, the House Ways and Means Committee is hearing public testimony on Gov. Braun’s “Freedom and Opportunity” budget proposal, House Bill 1001. The budget proposal does not renew funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Parton’s early literacy program mails free books to children from infancy to five regardless of income, location and other factors. The program started in Indiana with a matching grant of $6 million in 2023.
Op-ed: Burton on CenterPoint electric utility rate increase: ‘Now is the time for action, we cannot afford to wait any longer’
Energy utility costs in Southwest Indiana have been unreasonably high for more than a decade, and recent decisions are making matters worse. On Feb. 3, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) voted to approve CenterPoint's latest rate increase proposal for electricity.
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.
Miller’s HB 1608 advances out of committee, paving way for Indiana to become leader in esports
House Bill 1608, authored by State Rep. Kyle Miller (D -Fort Wayne), passed out of the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee today, a significant step towards establishing Indiana's position in the growing esports industry.
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.
Jackson announces 2025 legislative agenda
State Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Hammond) has announced her legislation for the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Jackson filed seven bills primarily aimed at improving public safety, health care, transportation regulations and tax relief for many across the state.
Porter: ‘Preserving our history is not a partisan issue‘
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Gov. Mike Braun presented his “Freedom and Opportunity” budget proposal to the State Budget Committee (SBC). Even though the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is not included in the state budget, the Braun Administration has moved to terminate the state’s contract with the institution.
Klinker celebrates Habitat for Humanity house for Cooper Gretencord, lovingly named the ‘Klinker House’
Today, Feb. 4, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lafayette will host an event to celebrate the completion of a home for community member Cooper Gretencord.
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.