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Hamilton comments on Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute report on state budget, education funding
Yesterday, July 14, the independent Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute (IFPI) released an analysis on the state's two-year budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The analysis shows that with inflation's effect on purchasing power, this year's state budget is a 7% actual reduction in spending from the FY 2024-25 budget. Of particular importance is IFPI's analysis of education spending with inflation factored in. K-12 education support has technically increased from the FY 24-25 budget, but thanks to inflation and the budget's requirement that schools bear the cost of textbooks themselves, there is actually a $400 million real cut in K-12 support.
House Democratic Caucus Chair State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement reacting to the report.
Pryor condemns Gov. Braun’s DEI report
Last week, Gov. Mike Braun released a report on the impact of his anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) executive order issued in January. Over 200 positions and programs spanning state agencies have been terminated, including a maternal health equity coordinator position, which helped lower the rates of maternal mortality in Indiana.
Gutting DEI programming will hurt Indiana for years to come
When Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order earlier this year banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and programs in state agencies, we in the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) saw the writing on the wall. As a longtime lawmaker and chair of the IBLC, I know that nothing done in this building exists in a vacuum. This order from Gov. Braun signaled not only his willingness to comply with hyper-partisan D.C. culture wars, but his willingness to put politics over the lives and wellbeing of the Hoosiers he was elected to serve.
Campbell celebrates new hospital coming to West Lafayette
Today, July 11, Indiana University Health announced the construction of a new hospital in West Lafayette. The city has no full-service hospitals within city limits, which means the nearest emergency rooms are about a 20-minute drive from Purdue University. The construction of this new hospital will bring services closer to the community, expand access to care and reduce emergency room wait times.
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.”