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Op-ed: A targeted attack on public schools: HB 1001, SB 1 and SB 518
This session, Republicans filed three bills that form a targeted, devastating attack on our public schools: House Bill 1001, Senate Bill 1, and SB 518. Together, these bills drain public schools of their financial resources.
Andrade amendment to SB 464 strengthens consumer protections and saves taxpayer dollars
Today, March 18, State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) successfully amended Senate Bill (SB) 464, which would enhance consumer protections for state and local law enforcement agencies in Indiana.
Boy’s HB 1380 passes unanimously out of Senate Committee
Today, March 18, State Rep. Pat Boy’s (D-Michigan City) House Bill 1380 passed unanimously out of the Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee. The bill would exempt motor driven cycles and lightweight electric vehicles from the electric vehicle supplement fee.
Harris public safety legislation heads to governor’s desk
House Bill 1095, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed through the Indiana State Senate unanimously today. The bill extends the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force into Lake County to help prevent gun violence in The Region.
Burton: ‘SB 178 creates a pathway of possibility’
Today, March 17, Senate Bill (SB) 178 passed the House without amendments and is now advancing toward a final vote in the House. SB 178 would recognize natural gas and propane as clean energy sources in Indiana.
DeLaney comments on Beckwith protesting 20 years of Republican rule
Today, March 17, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith held a Property Tax Rally at the Statehouse to protest the current state of property taxes.
Hamilton offers amendment to restore access to reproductive health care
Today, State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to Senate Joint Resolution 21 that would codify the protections of Roe v. Wade in the United States Constitution. The amendment failed by a vote of 26-56.
House Democrats in Election Committee stand against disenfranchisement of college students, partisan school board races
Today, March 12, the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment heard two controversial bills. Senate Bill 10 eliminates the ability of college students to use their official student ID to register to vote in Indiana. Senate Bill 287 would require school board candidates to declare their political party as a Democrat or Republican to be on the ballot.
Bauer: ‘Environmental policy should be driven by science, not political pandering’
Today, Mar. 12, Gov. Mike Braun signed Executive Orders 25-37 and 25-38 on environmental policy in Indiana.
State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) released the following statement on the EO(s):
“As the former state lead of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) and an advocate for environmental protections that safeguard the health of the public we serve, I express grave concern with Gov. Braun's executive orders.
Shackleford’s HB 1065 passes unanimously out of Senate Committee
Today, Mar. 12, State Rep. Robin Shackleford’s (D-Indianapolis) House Bill 1065 passed unanimously out the Senate Health and Provider Services Committee. The bill proposes the creation of the Cancer Clinical Trial Participation Program, allowing independent third parties, such as patient groups, corporations, or government entities, to cover ancillary costs for patients taking part in clinical trials in Indiana.
Errington’s HB1297 passes unanimously out of Senate Committee
Today, March 11, State Rep. Sue Errington’s (D-Muncie) House Bill 1297 passed unanimously out of the Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee. The bill creates a voluntary Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Program, aimed at providing first responders with crucial medical information during automobile accidents. The program will include a yellow decal for the vehicle’s rear window and an envelope with medical details to be kept in the glove compartment.
Andrade celebrates INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grants to improve roads and bridges in District 12
Last week, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the recipients of the Spring 2025 Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. More than $200 million was awarded through the program and will go towards improving roads and bridges throughout the state.