Ford to join striking UAW workers
INDIANAPOLIS – State Senator J.D. Ford (D-Indianapolis) had the following reaction to the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors (GM) that began late Sunday night: “I want everyone [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month in Indiana
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM)! This month gives us the opportunity to celebrate culture and learn about Americans’ diverse histories. America’s population is [...]
World Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a month aimed at bringing awareness to the prevalence of suicide and teaching individuals how they can play a role in its prevention. [...]
2019 ILEARN results shine light on other issues within Indiana’s standardized testing
Last week, results from Indiana’s latest standardized test, ILEARN, were released to the public. These scores determine a school’s letter grade, and consequently, its funding for the following year, as [...]
Remembering the Hoosiers of 9/11
This year marks the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, 2001, 2,977 innocent people were killed, and more than 6,000 were injured. It was because of [...]
Lanane responds to hold harmless needed for low ILEARN scores
Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) released the following comments after ILEARN scores were released Wednesday. “I will reiterate a statement I made last week: legislative leadership in Indiana needs [...]