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Bartlett releases statement on Gov. Braun ending minority- and women-owned business contracting
Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced that he will be ending the minority- and women-owned business contracting programs within Indiana's Diversity Business Enterprises (DBE) program.
State Rep. John L. Bartlett (D-Indianapolis), an appointee to the Governor's Commission on Supplier Diversity, released the following statement in response to this move backward.
Burton reacts to IURC Energy Affordability Report release
State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville), a member of the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications, released the following statement in response to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission publishing its IURC Energy Affordability Report this morning:
Gore condemns Braun's decision to end minority and women’s business enterprise programs
Today, July 15, Gov. Mike Braun announced Indiana will end race- and-sex-based contracting preferences.
Harris: Dismantling the DBE program slams the door on minority- and women-owned businesses
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC), issued the following statement in response to Gov. Mike Braun's move to eliminate race- and gender-conscious goals from the Diversity Business Enterprises (DBE) program.
DeLaney calls on Republicans to use growing surplus to benefit Hoosiers
Today, the Braun administration released its fiscal year-end report. The report revealed that Indiana is closing out the 2026 fiscal year $586.5 million above forecast, bringing the two-year revenue total to $1.14 billion above forecast.
Porter comments on Indiana’s fiscal-year 2026 report
Today, Indiana released its fiscal year-end report. The state ends the 2026 fiscal year $586.5 million above forecast, bringing the state to $1.14 billion above the biennial budget plan.
Novak issues statement on state trooper shot outside of Michigan City
Today, July 10, an Indiana State Police trooper was shot near the Speedway gas station along U.S. 421 south of I-94. This marks the second time in two months that a law enforcement officer has been shot and injured in LaPorte County. In May, LaPorte County Sheriff's Deputy Jon Samuelson was critically injured after he assisted a stranded motorist by taking him to the hospital and later realized the individual was a suspect from an incident in Illinois.
The state trooper injured in today's shooting is in "stable" condition. The suspect allegedly drove a stolen pickup truck into the trooper's vehicle and then proceeded to shoot at the trooper. The suspect was later found deceased.
State Rep. Randy Novak (D-Michigan City), whose district both shootings occurred in, released the following statement in response to today's shooting.
Burton issues statement on additional Natural Resource Commissioners resigning
Yesterday, the public learned that two more Natural Resource Commission members have resigned from the commission. This follows the resignation of two commissioners in June. Three of the four now-former commissioners have cited a disregard for public input from Department of Natural Resources leadership in their resignations.
State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville), ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement on the additional resignations.
Pryor joins OUCC in request for reconsideration of AES rate increase
Yesterday, July 7, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), a utility ratepayer advocacy group, petitioned for the recent AES rate increase to be reconsidered.
Campbell criticizes childcare rules changes, calls for increased funding
Yesterday, July 6, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) held a public hearing about proposed revisions to Indiana’s childcare rules.
Moseley stands in solidarity with workers at Chicago rally
On Friday, June 26, State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) traveled to Chicago to stand in solidarity with USW Local 7-1 members and allies as they support the 800 union members locked out of work by British Petroleum (BP).
Moseley assigned to 2026 interim committees
Today, the Indiana General Assembly announced appointments for 2026 interim committees. These committees allow lawmakers to discuss issues that could become the focal point of legislation put forth in future legislative sessions.