INDIANAPOLIS—With the legislative session soon coming to a close, Statehouse Democrat budget leaders State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) and State Representative Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) joined together to make a final push for essential items relating to education, healthcare, tax relief and quality-of-life to be [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, the State Budget Committee received the updated revenue and Medicaid forecasts. Over fiscal years 2023 - 2025, the forecast adds an additional $1.5 billion in general fund revenue ($386.4M in FY 2023, $578.5M in FY 2024 and $540.4M in FY 2025). On top of [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, Senate Republicans released their biennial budget proposal. Appropriations Ranking Minority Member Eddie Melton (D-Gary) released the following statement: “Though the Senate Republicans’ budget is a marked improvement over the House version, our record surplus means we have the means to go even further [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Senate Bill 434, authored by State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) passed the House 89-6. The proposal aims to spur economic development in Lake County by authorizing the creation of a convention center and community blight elimination as well as funding to support the revitalization of [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Senate Bill 434, authored by State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously. The proposal aims to spur economic development in Lake County by authorizing the creation of a convention center and community blight elimination as well [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—On Tuesday, State Senator Eddie Melton’s (D-Gary) Senate Bill 434 to address blight and promote economic development in Lake County advanced out of the Senate with unanimous support. The bill, which would also allow for investment in the Gary Metro station, will now go to [...]
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