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Burton on Gov. Braun’s State of the State
This evening, Jan. 14, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) attended Gov. Braun’s State of the State address held in the House Chamber.
Burton released the following statement in response:
“I appreciate the governor’s directness to address housing, child care and energy costs. These are unavoidable expenses, and for too many Hoosier families, they have become overwhelming, forcing difficult choices between necessities like groceries, children’s activities or handling an unexpected expense such as a flat tire.
“There is real work ahead to make life more affordable while expanding opportunity for all Hoosiers. As the legislative session continues, I will keep working on behalf of my constituents by legislating, advocating and advancing meaningful policies that help families get ahead.”
Bill to expand eligibility for advanced testing in cold cases passes committee
Today, Jan. 14, House Bill 1248, which establishes a legal framework to allow for private funding of advanced DNA testing for cold cases, passed out of the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code unanimously.
Andrade’s language preventing deceptive consumer sales added to HB 1273
Yesterday, Jan. 13, State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) strengthened consumer protections for Indiana taxpayers by successfully incorporating key language he authored into House Bill 1273, a bill he co-authored. His language would expand the scope of the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
Shackleford criticizes state funding on online gambling advertising compared to public health outreach
Yesterday, State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to House Bill 1078, which would allow the Indiana Lottery to sell lottery tickets online, expanding access to gambling through phones and computers, and reimbursing retailers for advertising online gambling.
Pryor looks forward to collaboration on utility affordability bill
Today, Jan. 13, the House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications heard testimony on House Bill 1002 which addresses utility affordability.
Bauer: PFAS biomonitoring pilot confirms widespread exposure among Indiana firefighters
The results of Indiana’s PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program have been released, confirming widespread exposure to toxic “forever chemicals” among firefighters across every Indiana Preparedness District.
Summers’ bill to protect Hoosiers in medical debt heard in committee
Today, Jan. 13, House Bill 1051 was heard in the House Financial Institutions Committee. Authored by State Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis), the bill would prohibit health care providers from reporting an individual's medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.
Porter bill increasing education for Alzheimer’s and Dementia passes in committe
Today, Jan. 13, the House Committee on Public Health passed House Bill 1029 with a vote of 13-0. The bill increases public awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia through educational outreach. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) would need to add information to its website, include the two diseases in its existing public health campaigns and develop training opportunities for health care providers.
Dant Chesser files 2026 bills focused on improving family and community well-being
To start the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D- Jeffersonville) has filed five pieces of legislation to improve family and community well-being.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We should be focused on it year-round
Since 2007, January has been the official Human Trafficking Awareness Month– a time set aside to consider the impact of the crime on the roughly 27.6 million people trafficked worldwide. From forced labor to sexual violence, it's important that we use this month to think about the victims and work toward solutions to this heinous crime.
Hamilton offers amendment to give Hoosiers a voice on controversial road project
Today, Jan. 12, State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment that would require Hoosiers to approve state funding for the Mid-States Corridor Project via public question on the November 2026 general election ballot.
Klinker to focus on education funding and cost of living 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 by reducing utility bills, lowering health care costs, creating homeownership opportunities and helping parents fund affordable child care.
State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette), who represents Indiana House District 27, released the following statement: