Eddie Melton

Melton Supports Legislation to Improve Public Health Infrastructure

INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, Senate Bill 4 advanced out of the Senate with a vote of 41-7. State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary), a co-author of the bill, released the following statement: “Indiana’s health rankings and outcomes are some of the worst in the nation. In both childhood immunizations and [...]

2023-02-23T16:25:56-05:00February 23rd, 2023|

Bill Establishing a New Governing Structure for Gary Schools Passes Senate

INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Senate Bill 327 passed out of the Indiana Senate. The legislation establishes a governing structure for the Gary Community School Corporation. Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) released the following statement: “I’m thankful to Senator Mishler for his work on this legislation and for taking the time to [...]

2023-02-15T09:26:46-05:00February 15th, 2023|

Melton 21st Century Scholars Auto-enrollment Legislation Heard in Senate Education Committee

INDIANAPOLIS—Today, State Senator Eddie Melton’s (D-Gary) Senate Bill 435, to automatically enroll eligible Indiana students into the 21st Century Scholars Program, was heard in the Senate Education and Career Development Committee. Senator Melton released the following statement: “Boosting college attainment and getting more young people on [...]

2023-02-08T16:37:25-05:00February 8th, 2023|

Melton to Present Gary School Transition Bill in Committee

INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will be hearing legislation concerning the transition of the Gary Community School Corporation back to local control. WHAT: Committee Hearing for SB 327 (Sen. Mishler) and Presentation of SB 436 (Sen. Melton) WHEN: Thursday, February 2; 9:30 A.M. WHERE: [...]

2023-02-01T13:37:28-05:00February 1st, 2023|

Melton Remarks on Governor’s Budget

INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, the State Budget Committee met to discuss Governor Holcomb’s recommended biennial budget. State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) released the following remarks: “There were very positive things in Governor Holcomb’s proposed agenda, including eliminating the school textbook fee, investing in K-16, funding his public health [...]

2023-01-05T16:41:00-05:00January 5th, 2023|
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