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Andrade celebrates SEA 103, New law to study emissions testing and air quality standards
State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) is highlighting a new law aimed at improving Indiana’s approach to vehicle emission testing and air quality standards through a detailed statewide evaluation.
Smith to serve on interim study committees
On Wednesday, members of the Indiana House of Representatives received their interim study committee assignments. Interim study committees delve deeper into specific state issues and publish reports for the upcoming legislative session. Many bills that become law during the legislative session are based on findings made by interim study committees. State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) was assigned to the following study committees:
Burton appointed to key summer study committees
State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) has been appointed to the Interim Study Committees on Courts and the Judiciary and Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications.
DeLaney comments on detrimental education funding cuts
This week, the Trump administration announced that it has frozen $6 billion in education funding for K-12. Indiana stands to lose approximately $94 million for teacher development, student support, before-school care and after-school care and English language instruction.
Andrade celebrates ceremonial signing of SEA 331
Today, State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) joined Gov. Mike Braun and fellow lawmakers for the ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 331.
Burton celebrates ceremonial signing of SEA 448 to expand career pathways for Indiana students
Today, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) joined Gov. Braun and fellow lawmakers for the ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 448 – bipartisan legislation that expands access to career pathways for Indiana students. Co-sponsored by Burton, the new law is a major step forward in equipping Hoosier youth with the tools they need to succeed after high school.
Garcia Wilburn comments on passage of federal bill stripping health care from thousands of Hoosiers
Upon the U.S. House of Representative's vote to send the "Big Ugly Betrayal" bill to President Trump's desk for signing, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) issued the following statement in response.
GiaQuinta comments on passage of federal bill selling out working Hoosier families
Upon the U.S. House of Representative's vote to send the "Big Ugly Betrayal" bill to President Trump's desk for signing, Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement in response:
"This bill may be big, but it's not beautiful. It's an ugly betrayal of the working Hoosier families who keep our state running.”
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.