INDIANAPOLIS—On Wednesday, the House concurred on House Bill (HB) 1453, a proposal that reduces the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) in Lake and St. Joseph Counties from nine voting members to seven. Only four counties in Indiana currently appoint members on a merit-basis, giving he governor direct [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—On Monday, State Senator Lonnie Randolph (D-East Chicago) offered two amendments to House Bill 1001 in an effort to amend important language into the budget. His first amendment would have transferred funds from the state’s general fund to the School City of East Chicago's School [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, State Senator Lonnie Randolph (D-East Chicago) offered several amendments to House Bill (HB) 1453 on the Senate floor. HB 1453 would modify the current number of individuals who can serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission (Commission) for the Lake and St. Joseph superior [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—On Tuesday, Indiana Senate Democrats unanimously voted to advance House Bill (HB) 1006, moving it across the final threshold needed to get it through the General Assembly. The proposal is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) and does several things [...]
INDIANAPOLIS –On Friday, the School City of East Chicago unanimously voted to cut 90 staffing positions in a special session meeting. Superintendent Dee-Etta Wright said the staffing cuts were made as a means to prepare for potential school funding cuts, which Indiana Senate President Pro [...]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, Governor Holcomb held a press conference addressing equality and inclusion in our state. His announcement comes less than one week after the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) held a press conference outlining their justice reform policy agenda items for the 2021 [...]