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Pfaff celebrates roads and bridge funding for Vigo County
Vigo County will receive nearly $750,000 through the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to improve local roads and bridges. The $749,799.61 in funding will help upgrade infrastructure, making daily commutes safer and more efficient for working Hoosier families, businesses, and visitors in our community.
Porter comments on property tax proposal: ‘I’m hopeful but realistic’
Today, March 5, the House Ways and Means Committee is hearing testimony on Senate Bill 1, the Senate majority’s plan for property tax relief. The bill would cost local governments $1.4 billion over three years: $239 million in 2026, $485 million in 2027 and $688 million in 2028.
DeLaney comments on property tax proposal: ‘This is a lose-lose’
Today, March 5, the House Committee on Ways and Means is hearing testimony on Senate Bill 1, the Senate majority’s plan for property taxes.
Bauer comments on Gov. Braun’s Executive Order extending parental leave
Today, Mar. 3, Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order extending bereavement and parental leave for state employees. State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) released the following statement: “Today, I’m encouraged to see that Gov. Braun has signed Executive Order (EO) 25-34, which establishes new paid leave policies for state employees who experience childbirth or stillbirth.
Op-Ed: Indiana House Democrats want to lower your cost of living. House Republicans should get on board.
During last year’s election cycle, I spent a lot of time on the road around the state, talking with voters about their hopes and their fears. What I heard from Hoosiers across the board was that they’re worried about the cost of living here in Indiana.
Op-ed: Fighting Addiction by supporting HB 1358 & FDA-Approved non-opioid alternatives for Hoosiers
As an elected Indiana state representative, my unwavering commitment is to the health and safety of constituents, especially the most vulnerable among us. The opioid epidemic has devastated countless families in my district and across our state and doesn’t care about your color, socioeconomic status or who you voted for in the last election. That is why I introduced HB 1358, a bill designed to reduce opioid prescriptions and promote the use of FDA-approved non-opioid medications.
Hatcher stands up for Indiana’s underrepresented communities in response to HB 1008
Last week, State Rep. Ragen Hatcher (D-Gary), voiced her opinion on House Bill 1008 and said Indiana should prioritize Hoosier before trying to help other counties in other states. The bill would establish the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission, a commission with five members appointed by the governor and five appointed under Illinois law, to discuss adjustments to the boundaries between the two states.
Porter votes no on House Republican state budget
Today, Feb. 20, the House passed the state budget with a vote of 66 to 27.
Moed supports bill to provide significant road funding increase to Indy
Today, Feb.20, the House passed House Bill 1461.
Summers’ trauma-informed care bill passes out of House of Representatives
Today, Feb. 20, House Bill 1241 passed out of the House of Representatives and heads to the Senate for further consideration.
DeLaney keeps his word, opposes funding increase for Secretary of State
Today, Feb. 19, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to the state budget that would revert the funding for the Secretary of State’s office to what was allotted in 2023.
DeLaney offers amendment to support first-time homebuyers
Today, Feb. 19, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to the state budget that would require the state treasurer to establish a first-time homebuyer loan program. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 29-67.