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Jackson celebrates the passage of SB 27 inviting the Bears to Hammond
Today, Feb. 24, Senate Bill 27 passed the House with a final vote of 95 to 4. Since the bill was amended by the House Ways and Means Committee, it now heads back to the Senate for review and approval before going to Gov. Braun’s desk for signature into law. SB 27 invites the Chicago Bears to Hammond by creating various funding mechanisms to build a new stadium.
Pryor bill fighting for quicker access to lifesaving prescriptions for advanced cancer patients heads to governor’s desk
Today, Feb. 24, the Senate passed House Bill 1114. The bill, authored by State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis), prohibits state employee health plans, the health care marketplace and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) from requiring step therapy or "fail first" therapy. "Fail first" requires patients to try a drug preferred by their insurance company and fail to respond before they receive coverage for the prescription originally recommended by their doctor.
Garcia Wilburn bill to keep kids in DCS safe headed to governor’s desk
Last week, Feb. 19, House Bill 1036 cleared its final steps in the Indiana General Assembly and is headed to the governor's desk to be signed into law. Authored by State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), the legislation requires Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) caseworkers to see a child in person within 30 days before a case closure or discharge.
Porter: ‘We can fight fraud without impacting Hoosiers’ coverage’
Today, Feb.23, the Indiana House Republicans passed Senate Bill 1. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement:
Burton’s co-authored bill creating major utility reform heads to governor’s desk
Last week, House Bill 1002, co-authored by State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville), championing utility affordability, passed out of both chambers and head's the Governor's desk.
Shackleford amendments to priority Senate bill defeated
Yesterday, Feb. 19, the Indiana House of Representatives rejected two amendments authored by State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) to Senate Bill 1.
GiaQuinta weighs in on Supreme Court overturn of tariffs
Today, the Supreme Court overturned the Trump administration's global tariffs, ruling that Congress has the power to impose taxes, including tariffs. These overly broad and expansive tariffs have caused rising costs for Hoosier consumers and businesses and a decline in new job creation across America.
Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement in response.
‘Carmen’s Law’ to expand access to advanced DNA testing for cold cases passes the Senate
Yesterday, Feb. 19, House Bill 1248, authored by State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis), passed the Indiana State Senate unanimously. The bill now heads to the governor's desk to be signed into law.
Democrat proposed tax cut for working families defeated by Supermajority
Today, Feb. 19, the House heard amendments to Senate Bill 243, the bill to change Indiana’s tax code to bring it in line with the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act passed by Congress this summer. State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment that would have created a refundable tax credit for child care
Pryor bill allowing faster access to lifesaving cancer prescriptions heading to the Senate floor
Today, Feb. 19, House Bill 1114, authored by State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis), passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and now heads to the Senate floor.
Jackson ‘thrilled’ to bring the Bears to Hammond, Indiana
Today, Feb. 19, the House Ways and Means committee passed Senate Bill 27 establishing the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority as the Chicago Bears take steps to finalize a deal to move their stadium to the City of Hammond.
Harris: SB 27 creates a path toward prosperity in Northwest Indiana
Today, Feb. 19, Senate Bill 27 was amended in the House Ways and Means Committee and now heads to the House floor. The bill establishes the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to acquire and finance facilities in The Region.