Lanane responds to governor’s State of the State address
On Tuesday, the governor gave his annual State of the State address outlining the progress Indiana has made and what he hopes is accomplished in 2019. Senate Democratic Leader Tim [...]
Senate Republicans prove supermajorities breed complacency
INDIANAPOLIS-- In November, the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus outlined our legislative goals for 2019: increase teacher pay, protect insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions and legalize medical marijuana. A vision of [...]
Lanane Responds to Bias Crimes Legislation Committee Assignment
INDIANAPOLIS – Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) released the following comments after reading President Pro Tem Rodric Bray’s statement to the press regarding bias crimes legislation: “I just learned [...]
Lanane files bill to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions amid court ruling on ACA
On Monday Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) filed a proposal to protect Hoosiers from losing affordable health coverage due to pre-existing conditions. This weekend, a federal judge ruled the [...]
Indiana Senate Democrats announce 2019 legislative priorities
INDIANAPOLIS -- On Friday, the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus unveiled its 2019 legislative agenda. In addition to the caucus’ continued fight to protect Hoosiers’ voices and votes through past efforts [...]
Indiana Senate Democrats respond to attempt to gut health protections
INDIANAPOLIS – Last week the Trump administration announced a new policy that would allow states to bypass health insurance coverage requirements, including coverage for pre-existing conditions. This is a detrimental [...]