As an Indiana State Senator and attorney, I pride myself on listening to my constituents and making decisions about policy based on evidence and sound reasoning—not political expediency and misleading soundbites. This is why I voted against House Bill 1300, which targeted charitable, not-for-profit organizations [...]
Word Count: 794 60 percent. According to a Healthy Allies study from 2021, that’s the number of neighborhoods that qualify as pharmacy deserts in Indiana. That means that the majority of Hoosiers live in areas that do not have a pharmacy within two miles of [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—This week, a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked from the United States Supreme Court. State Senator Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement in response: “I find this leaked draft from Justice Alito extremely disturbing. One of the things we [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, State Senator Fady Qaddoura (D-Indianapolis) participated in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr at the White House with the President of the United States and the First Lady. Senator Qaddoura made the following statement on the visit: “Today, I am honored to join the President [...]
CHESTERTON— State Senator Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) is calling on Congress to protect the Indiana Dunes National Park and all national parks by passing the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act. Senator Pol made the following statement: “Three years ago, the Indiana Dunes officially became [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Last week, the City of Gary's application for the Local Body Camera Grant was approved with full funding. The city will receive $88,000, the second-largest award in this year's cycle, to go toward body cameras for Gary law enforcement officers. Senate Assistant Democratic Leader and [...]