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IBLC condemns Lt. Gov.’s whitewashed ‘history lesson’ on the 3/5 Compromise
Last week, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith shared a video to his social media pages including incorrect information on the 3/5 Compromise following a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) mentioning the political move on the Senate floor. Beckwith claimed the 3/5 Compromise was a tool used by the North in the Civil War to eradicate slavery.
Hamilton calls on Braun to leave democratically elected IU officials in office
In the early hours of Friday, April 25, the Indiana General Assembly sent a final version of the state budget to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Andrade highlights support for local and state law enforcement as SB464 heads to the governor’s desk
This week, State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) signed the Conference Committee Report (CCR) on Senate Bill (SB) 464, supporting the bill’s provisions that empower local and state law enforcement and protect taxpayer dollars. Andrade emphasized the bill’s improvements to consumer protection and accountability in public-sector transactions.
Pryor comments on defeat of language to criminalize homelessness
Last week, the House passed a bill that included a provision to effectively criminalize homelessness by imposing a fine of up to $500 and 60 days in jail for sleeping outside. While that language was taken out of that bill by the Senate, it was added to House Bill 1014 behind closed doors. In the 11th hour of the legislative session, the language was removed. In the early hours of Friday morning, the 2025 legislative session officially concluded without passing any law to criminalize homelessness.
GiaQuinta: House Democrats fought for Hoosiers this session, Republicans fought for corporate interests
Today, April 25, the Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2025 legislative session. House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement regarding the legislation passed this session.
House Democrats on the final budget: ‘Handouts for the wealthy instead of a hand up for working families’
Today, April 25, Indiana Republicans passed the final version of House Bill 1001, sending the budget to the governor’s desk. House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) and Ranking Minority Member of the House Ways and Means Committee State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) voted against the bill.
Garcia Wilburn votes ‘no’ on inefficient budget that cuts public health, early learning
Today, April 25, the House of Representatives passed a final version of House Bill 1001, the two-year state budget. State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) voted 'no' on the budget out of a concern for public school, public health and early learning funding and a belief that budget writers could produce a better budget to shield Hoosier families during uncertain economic times.
Shackleford votes ‘no’ on state budget: ‘Public health cuts are dangerous, irresponsible’
Today, State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) voted against House Bill 1001, Indiana’s biennial budget, citing devastating cuts to public health funding, increased financial burdens on local taxpayers, and misplaced fiscal priorities that endanger the most vulnerable Hoosiers.
Moseley votes against budget, raises concerns about education cuts
Today, April 25, the Indiana General Assembly approved the final version of House Bill 1001, sending the state’s next two-year budget to the governor’s desk. State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) voted against the bill, raising concerns about its impact on public education funding.
Bauer on HB 1001: ‘Republican budget quietly undermines health care access across Indiana’
Today, April 25, the Indiana General Assembly approved the final version of House Bill 1001, advancing the state’s next two-year budget to the governor’s desk. State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) voted against the bill, citing serious concerns about significant cuts to public health funding and the introduction of new barriers to care that will harm Hoosiers statewide, especially new mothers, seniors, low-income families and those living in rural or underserved areas.
Burton votes against budget bill: ‘We need a budget that reflects our vision, not just numbers on a spreadsheet’
Today, April 25, the Indiana General Assembly approved the final version of House Bill 1001, advancing the state's next two-year budget to the governor's desk. State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) voted against the bill, citing critical gaps in education, housing and support for immigrant communities.
Smith opposes state budget, Gary gets the scraps
Today, April 25, Indiana Republicans passed the final version of House Bill 1001, sending the budget to the governor’s desk. State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) opposed the budget due to insufficient funding for K-12 public education, prioritizing funding for private school vouchers and cuts in funding for local public health initiatives.