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Rep. Alex Burton Anna Groover Rep. Alex Burton Anna Groover

Op-Ed: As Data Centers Grow, Indiana Must Lead, Not React

As we head into session, my focus is on advancing responsible, forward-thinking and strategic legislation that puts Hoosiers first. Indiana must strike the right balance between economic development, revenue growth, transparency and the long-term needs of our communities. Our state’s economic interests are not one-size-fits-all. Every region has its own priorities, challenges and vision for the future, and state policy should reflect that reality.

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Rep. Vernon Smith Anna Groover Rep. Vernon Smith Anna Groover

Smith to focus on cost of living, community needs this session

On Monday, Jan. 5, the Indiana House Democratic Caucus announced its 2026 Working Hoosiers Agenda. The agenda centers on bringing down the cost of living and prioritizes measures to build an Indiana where Hoosiers can get ahead rather than stay afloat. This includes reducing utility bills, lowering health care costs, housing reform and affordable child care.

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Rep. Alex Burton Anna Groover Rep. Alex Burton Anna Groover

Burton announces Working Hoosiers Agenda

Yesterday, Jan. 5, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) unveiled the House Democrats’ 2026 Working Hoosiers Agenda. The agenda centers on bringing down the cost of living and prioritizes measures to build an Indiana where Hoosiers can get ahead rather than get by. 

 

Those measures include bringing utility costs down; lowering health care costs and protecting Hoosiers from medical debt; helping Hoosiers buy their first home through housing reform; delivering accessible, affordable and safe child care to working families; and keeping Indiana safe for all Hoosiers. 

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Rep. Maureen Bauer Anna Groover Rep. Maureen Bauer Anna Groover

Bauer introduces 2026 legislation focused on safety, accountability and protecting Hoosiers

 State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) introduced her 2026 legislative agenda focused on strengthening public safety, protecting Hoosiers from emerging threats, and ensuring commonsense standards across health care, technology and the criminal justice system.

Bauer’s legislation centers on prevention, accountability and closing gaps in existing law to better reflect the realities Hoosiers face in their homes, workplaces and communities.

“These bills are about protecting people,” Bauer said. “Whether that means ensuring patients are safe in medical settings, helping first responders do their jobs more safely, or responding to new forms of exploitation and violence, Hoosiers deserve laws that work for the world we live in today.”

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