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Southwest Indiana residents sound alarm on energy costs: Burton survey results
Ahead of tonight’s Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission field hearing in Evansville, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) is releasing the results of his community utility survey, which drew 1,195 responses from Southwest Indiana residents.
Burton comments on ceremonial signing of HEA 1002
Today, April 6, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) issued the following statement on the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1002, utility reform legislation he co-authored during the 2026 legislative session. HEA 1002 regulates electric utilities and establishes performance-based ratemaking in Indiana.
Porter: ‘This is a slap in the face to the Martindale-Brightwood community’
Yesterday, April 1, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved the Metrobloks Data Center in the Martindale-Brightwood community. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) spoke at the commission meeting on behalf of his constituents.
Garcia Wilburn statement on ceremonial signing of youth protection legislation
Today, Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1303 and HEA 1408, laws that increase protections for youth believed to be in danger, crack down on child sexual abuse and protect minors on social media. The legislation was drafted in response to the tragic death of Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers teen who disappeared and was found dead in Ohio, and her parents' advocacy for more youth protections following her death.
Pierce comments on utility affordability hearing conducted by the IURC
Today, March 24, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) held an investigative inquiry into Indiana's investor-owned utilities: AES Indiana, CenterPoint Energy Indiana, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Indiana Michigan Power Company, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC (NIPSCO).
Burton outlines accountability plan amid IURC hearings
Last week, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) announced a listening session series throughout the state, following an investigative inquiry on March 24. State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) issued the following statement.
Novak calls for action following IURC investigative inquiry
Today, March 24, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) held an investigative inquiry into Indiana's investor-owned utilities: AES Indiana, CenterPoint Energy Indiana, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Indiana Michigan Power Company, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC (NIPSCO). The IURC also recently announced a statewide listening session tour to hear directly from consumers about costs, with the first listening session taking place in La Porte on Thursday, March 26.
Burton encourages constituents to attend IURC public hearing
On Tuesday, April 7, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) will host a public hearing from 6-8 p.m. CT at the Exhibit Hall B at Old National Events Plaza in Evansville. Customers will be able to hear directly from IURC officials and share their input and how high utility rates have impacted them and their families.
Hamilton celebrates establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Registry
Last week, House Bill 1358, a bill dealing with the Indiana Department of Health, was signed into law. This bill was amended to include a bill authored by State Rep. Carey Hamilton to add Parkinson’s Disease to the chronic disease registry.
Porter encourages Braun to reverse the CCDF cuts immediately
Now that Gov. Braun has signed Senate Enrolled Act 4 into law, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) encourages him to immediately reverse the cuts to the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) voucher program.
Pryor blasts the sale of AES Corporation to private equity consortium
Today, March 2, the AES corporation announced that it will be acquired by a consortium of global investors for $33.4 billion. The consortium includes Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund. According to the corporation, AES Indiana will remain locally managed and operated.
Smith speaks out against House Bill 1343 as it heads to the governor’s desk
Today, Feb. 27, Indiana House Republicans passed the conference committee report for House Bill 1343, sending the bill to the governor’s desk. HB 1343 includes a provision authorizing the creation of a military police force within the Indiana National Guard. The governor would have the authority to deploy this force any time he or she deems necessary, without the approval of local elected officials