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Gore gravely disappointed in closed-door decision to kill bipartisan good governance bill
Today, State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis) attempted to call down House Bill 1066 after it was pulled from the House calendar despite being eligible for final passage. House Bill 1066 passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform on Jan. 21.
Pfaff bill to promote data-driven care for special needs students heading to the Senate
Today, House Bill 1325 passed unanimously out of the House. The bill, authored by State Rep. Tonya Pfaff (D-Terre Haute), ensures that the Department of Education, the Department of Child Services, the Family and Social Services Administration and the Department of Health share data on the services they provide to children with special needs.
Porter continues to fight for affordable child care
Yesterday, Jan. 29, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) offered two amendments to support Indiana’s families by increasing access to pre-K and child care. The first amendment on House Bill 1038 would have directed $50 million in new casino revenue to child care and pre-K programs. The second amendment on House Bill 1177 would have removed the $2.5 million cap on the Employer Child Care Tax Credit, expanding the benefit to more companies. Both amendments were voted down by the majority.
Jackson gravely disappointed in lack of progress on child protection
This week, Jan. 27, was the final day for House Bills to be heard in committee. Last week, a bill authored by State Rep. Carolyn B. Jackson (D-Hammond) to increase protection for Children in Need of Services (CHINS) was removed from the hearing schedule in the House Committee on Family, Children and Human affairs following the Department of Child Services asking the committee chair to remove the bill. In 2024, 59 children died in Indiana from abuse and neglect.
Andrade and American Heart Association recognize National Wear Red Day for American Heart Month
State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) is encouraging Hoosiers to wear red on Thursday, Feb. 5, in recognition of National Wear Red Day and to take action throughout February during American Heart Month to combat heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death for women in the United States.
DeLaney attempt to protect taxpayer dollars, investigate IEDC struck down
Today, State Rep. Ed DeLaney offered an amendment to House Bill 1003 to investigate the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) for corruption and for failings around the LEAP Project.
DeLaney amendment to reverse changes to IU Trustee selection process rejected
Today, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to House Bill 1408 that would reverse changes slipped into the 2025 budget bill at the last minute that allowed the governor to have sole appointing power of all nine Indiana University trustees.
Smith decries bill giving the governor broader authority to deploy a paramilitary police force
Yesterday, Jan. 28, State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) voted no on House Bill 1343, which includes a provision further authorizing the establishment of a military police force within the Indiana National Guard. The governor will have the authority to send this police force into any part of the state whenever he or she deems necessary, without the consent of the community or its elected officials.
Republicans cancel financial lifeline to public schools
Indiana House Republicans will not move forward with House Bill 1259, a cleanup of Senate Enrolled Act 1 (2025), their property tax system overhaul bill. The bill would have allowed counties to adopt an additional local income tax to generate revenue for Indiana’s public schools, recouping some of their losses from SEA 1. In 2028, public schools would have $340 million in potential revenue if each county adopted the optional tax.
Pierce votes for HB 1002: ‘It’s a step forward but more could be done’
Today, Jan. 28, State Rep. Matt Pierce (D-Bloomington) voted for House Bill 1002, which passed with a vote of 88-4. The bill is a small step towards limiting energy cost increases and expanding protections for utility customers, but it doesn’t provide immediate relief.
Miller votes ‘yes’ on 1002, calls for more relief for Hoosiers
Today, Jan. 28, the Indiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 1002 after rejecting several amendments from the Indiana House Democratic Caucus to strengthen the bill.
Shackleford votes no on HB 1002, Calls on legislature to deliver real utility relief for Hoosiers
Today, State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) voted no on House Bill 1002, legislation that makes changes to utility rate-making in Indiana.
Shackleford issued the following statement explaining her vote:
“Yesterday, Jan. 27, House Democrats offered 13 amendments to HB 1002 to guarantee savings for Hoosiers – all of which were defeated. I could not vote yes on legislation that does the bare minimum for Hoosier ratepayers. Year after year, the General Assembly advances half-measures that offer short-term fixes while failing to address the deeper, systemic issues driving rising utility costs in Indiana.
“Hoosiers deserve real relief – not surface-level solutions. If we were serious about affordability, we would hold utility companies accountable, lower utility bills, increase transparency and oversight at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and expand meaningful relief for families who are struggling to keep up as utility bills rise faster than wages.
“For those reasons, I voted no on HB 1002, and I will continue pushing for stronger, more effective action to ensure utility costs are truly affordable for Hoosiers.”