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Porter thankful for CCDF funding, concerned about the closure of 300 providers
Today, April 14, Gov. Mike Braun announced that he will augment the Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Growth (FROG) Fund to expand enrollment for Child Care and Development Fund vouchers (CCDF). Provider reimbursement rates will not increase, continuing the 10% to 35% rate cuts.
IBLC comments on CCDF funding
Today, April 14, Gov. Mike Braun announced that he will augment to Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Growth (FROG) Fund to expand enrollment for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers.
Burton comments on ceremonial bill signings
Today, April 14, Gov. Braun held ceremonial signings for Senate Enrolled Act 240 and House Enrolled Act 1098. State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville), a co-author of HEA 1098, issued the following statement on the legislation
Hamilton on CCDF funding diversion: ‘Statehouse Republicans cleaning up a crisis they alone created’
Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced he will ask the State Budget Committee to divert $200 million from the General Fund to reopen admissions for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The CCDF is a critical social service program that provides child care vouchers to over 40,000 low-income working families throughout the state. Due to Statehouse Republican budget priorities, the CCDF had to stop taking new applicants over a year ago.
GiaQuinta comments on child care funding transfer
Today, Gov. Braun announced that he will request approval from the State Budget Committee for a $200 million transfer from the state General Fund to fund Indiana's Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program. CCDF's vouchers help families pay for child care expenses, and the $200 million would move 14,000 children off the waitlist starting in May, according to the Braun administration.
This comes after Braun paused new vouchers and cut reimbursement rates for providers, resulting in the closure of hundreds of child care facilities around the state, including one in House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne)'s district. There will still be 21,400 children remaining on the waitlist.
Jackson stands with NIPSCO customers, workers
Ahead of tonight’s Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission listening session in Gary, State Rep. Carolyn B. Jackson shared the comments she submitted to IURC on behalf of her constituents in House District 1 and the locked-out NIPSCO workers.
Smith: Gas tax holiday necessary due to national instability
Yesterday, April 8, Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the 7% sales tax on gasoline. State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) released the following statement:
Pryor comments on gas tax suspension
Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of Indiana's gas use tax, which hit 17.2 cents per gallon in April, amid geopolitical crises leading to gas prices skyrocketing to nearly $4.25 a gallon in Indiana. State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) issued the following statement.
Hamilton comments on gas tax suspension
Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of Indiana's gas tax, which hit 17.2 cents per gallon in April, amid geopolitical crises leading to gas prices skyrocketing to nearly $4.25 a gallon in Indiana.
Porter statement on the gas tax suspension
Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the 7% sales tax on gasoline. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement:
House Democrats support gas tax suspension, question timing
Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of Indiana's gas use tax, which hit 17.2 cents per gallon in April, amid geopolitical crises leading to gas prices skyrocketing to nearly $4.25 a gallon in Indiana.
Klinker honors local schools for high literacy scores
Today, April 8, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) honored schools that achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the 2025 IREAD assessment. Schools in Indiana House District 27 honored at the event include Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Lafayette Christian School, Saint Lawrence Elementary School, Saint James Lutheran School, and Paramount Schools of Excellence.