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Rep. Randy Novak Anna Groover Rep. Randy Novak Anna Groover

OP-ED: Setting priorities straight for Hoosiers

I’ve spent most of my career at the local level working alongside first responders, small-town mayors, school officials and families who just want their roads paved and their neighborhoods safe. In local government, we don’t have the luxury of playing politics. We fix what’s broken, answer the phone when people call and make sure the lights stay on at the fire station.

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Rep. Gregory W. Porter Anna Groover Rep. Gregory W. Porter Anna Groover

Porter: ‘Don’t confuse frugality with morality’

Following two federal court orders, the federal government will release $4.65 billion to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced that payments will be delayed by a week, and maximum benefits will be reduced by 50%. This reduction will be compounded by the benefits formula. 

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Anna Groover Anna Groover

Smith to host Harvest Feast on Friday, Nov. 21

State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) announced that the Harvest Feast will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, at the New Hope Church, 2307 Rhode Island St., in Gary. Dr. Smith organizes and hosts this event each year in memory of his mother, the Rev. Julia E. Smith, and his aunt Magnolia Allen. The late Julia E. Smith was a former pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. 

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Rep. Earl Harris Jr., IBLC Anna Groover Rep. Earl Harris Jr., IBLC Anna Groover

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus prepared to fight for fair maps, Hoosiers ahead of early session

Today, Indiana Republicans announced the Indiana General Assembly will convene early for its 2026 session, gaveling in on Dec. 1-12. In his announcement, Speaker of the House Todd Huston said lawmakers can discuss "any time sensitive issues," though he did not specifically mention redistricting. Mid-decade redistricting has gotten significant attention throughout the state following pressure from Washington, D.C.

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Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, Leadership Anna Groover Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, Leadership Anna Groover

GiaQuinta reacts to special session timeline, calls for action on cost of living

Today, Nov. 3, Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) announced that the House of Representatives will meet during the first two weeks of December to address "time sensitive issues." This will be part of the 2026 regular session. Last week, Republican Gov. Mike Braun called a special session to start today, Nov. 3, to redraw Indiana's nine congressional seats to wholly represent Republicans instead of the 7-2 Republican-Democrat current map.

House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) released the following statement in response.

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House Democrats call on Gov. Braun to fund food pantries amid SNAP pause

Following Republican lawmakers’ refusal to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Indiana House Democratic Caucus is calling on Gov. Mike Braun to send state dollars to Indiana’s food banks. Indiana’s food banks and pantries are running out of food due to record demand. 

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