Transit: The often-overlooked backbone of communities
Two things you may not have noticed about the new two-year state budget: the disregard of transit funding and the cutting of intercity rail travel (specifically the Hoosier State line). [...]
Indiana Department of Transportation to hold public meeting
Here's what you need to know: WHO: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) WHAT: A public meeting WHEN: July 11, 2019 at 6 p.m. CST WHERE: Beyond 4 Walls Christian [...]
Melton responds to passage of Illinois gaming bill
In response to Illinois’ passage of their own gaming bill, State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) gave the following remarks: “There is obviously a significant potential impact on the city of [...]
Melton reacts to governor’s omission of teachers, public input on teacher salary commission
After reading an article from Chalkbeat regarding the governor’s teacher salary commission, State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) released the following comments: “While I understand this commission, by law, does not [...]
Working for a Better District 3
Below are some of the bills Senator Melton worked on during the 2019 legislative session. Gary economic development This session, the legislature passed two major economic development bills that will [...]
Melton responds to governor’s signature of landmark gaming bill
INDIANAPOLIS -- Wednesday was the final day the governor had to sign House Enrolled Act 1015, the gaming bill that impacts economic development opportunities in Gary and Northwest Indiana, into law. [...]