General Assembly approves funding for Gary schools
On Wednesday, House Bill (HB) 1065, which was amended to contain language authorizing school boards to allow charter schools to receive school referenda money, was approved by the Senate. The [...]
Senate Democrats propose virtual charter school accountability measures
On Wednesday, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus held a press conference to discuss their efforts to push for accountability and transparency in virtual charter schools. State Senators Eddie Melton [...]
Melton pushes for accountability and transparency in virtual charter schools
Indianapolis--A recently released report by the Counsel for the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) has revealed new information in the special investigation into the two Indiana virtual schools, Virtual School [...]
Senate Black Caucus Members share thoughts on Black History Month
February is Black History Month--a time we set aside to recognize prominent African Americans figures who have helped move our nation forward. Without your voices, our country would not be [...]
Melton secures Senate approval of two major Northwest Indiana wins
On Tuesday, the Senate approved two proposals authored by State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary). Senate Bill (SB) 416 would assist the Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) by temporarily suspending [...]
Melton bill to rehab, demolish and build future Gary schools passes Senate committee
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill (SB) 416, authored by State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary). The bill would address several critical issues impacting the City of [...]