As we head into special session, our Republican colleagues must face a fundamental truth: Regardless of any abortion restrictions they force onto unwilling and wary Hoosiers, they are not a pro-life party. Look no further than your state budget for confirmation. Indiana is sitting on [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, the United States Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The opinion reverses the 50-year precedent set by the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade which made access to abortion care a constitutional right. This ruling returns [...]
BLOOMINGTON—Today, the Supreme Court issued their decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The opinion reneges on 5 decades of previous law, essentially overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling and returning the issue of abortion to individual states. State Senator Shelli Yoder [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, the Senate passed HB 1247, which would require the statewide child fatality review to include additional details on child fatalities, such as whether the child was in residential care or on a trial home visit. Senator J.D Ford (D-Indianapolis) is a sponsor of the [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, the Senate Child and Family Services Committee passed HB 1247. The bill would require the statewide child fatality review to include additional details on child fatalities, such as whether the child was in residential care or on a trial home visit. Ranking Minority Member [...]
There is a concerning lack of childcare across Indiana. We don't even rank close to the top half of the country when it comes to access, cost or quality.(1) High demand for childcare, exacerbated by the pandemic, is pushing prices to levels that an average [...]