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Burton comments on ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: Passed the Senate, House begins final vote
State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) released the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives' vote on the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.'
IBLC condemns program cuts due to budgetary statute
On June 30, the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) announced that more than 400 degree programs across six of Indiana's universities will be either eliminated, suspended or merged due to a statute in the state budget. The statute set a minimum threshold of graduates for all degree programs. Impacted programs include special education, policy, mathematics, African American studies, religious studies and various disciplines of engineering.
Porter comments on legislative inaction with impacts coming from the One Big Beautiful Bill
Last week, Statehouse leadership selected topics for legislators' interim study committees. Topics related to state revenue, Indiana’s Medicaid program, student loans or energy and utilities were not selected. If the One Big “Beautiful” Bill passes, Indiana could see drastic changes in funding and regulations for state programs.
GiaQuinta comments on new laws going into effect
House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement on the new laws going into effect today, July 1.
Campbell condems degree eliminations across Purdue University’s campuses
Yesterday, June 30, the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) announced that more than 400 degree programs across six of Indiana’s universities would be eliminated, suspended or merged. The state budget included a statute setting a minimum threshold of graduates for all degree programs. Across all Purdue University campuses, 83 programs will be impacted. Programs include bachelor’s in various disciplines of engineering, foreign languages, special education, economics and mathematics.
Burton comments on U.S. Senate’s consideration of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s consideration of the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
Porter raises concerns about School for the Deaf amid budget cuts
With the end of the fiscal year approaching on July 1, agencies have finalized their operating budgets based on their appropriations for 2026. State Rep. Gregory Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement about budget cuts at the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):
Burton responds to summer study committee announcement, vows to keep pressure on utility costs
State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) issued the following statement on yesterday’s announcement of 2025 interim summer study committee topics for the Indiana General Assembly:
“Yesterday’s announcement was a mixed moment. While I’m proud of the work we’ve done to raise the issue of soaring utility rates in Southwest Indiana, I’m disappointed that our bipartisan effort to formally study this crucial topic was not selected.
Pryor comments on announcement of 2025 interim study committee topics
Wednesday, June 25, lawmakers on the Legislative Council, consisting of leadership from all four caucus’ and several other appointed legislators, met to discuss the selected topics for the 2025 interim study committees.
Porter comments on budget’s broken promises to Hoosier families
Today, June 18, the State Budget Committee met to discuss appropriations for the biennium. The meeting follows the announcement from the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) that enrollment for the On My Way Pre-K program (OMWPK) will be capped at 2,500 slots due to budget constraints. Pre-K providers participating in the program will have their reimbursement capped at $147.82 per week.
Shackleford attends celebratory signings for public health legislation
Today, State Rep. Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) joined Gov. Braun at the Statehouse for ceremonial bill signings of several impactful health care measures passed during the 2025 legislative session.
IBLC commemorates Juneteenth, calls for comprehensive American education
On June 19, 1865, African Americans enslaved in Galveston, Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery signed two years prior. Since then, June 19 – or "Juneteenth" – has been celebrated as a day of freedom throughout the country.