Yearly Archives: 2024

Senator Niezgodski and Representative Bauer call for legislative action in response to Cedar Glen and the LaPorte Ave tragedies

Indianapolis—State Senator David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) and State Representative Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) join together to release a joint statement in response to the tragedies in South Bend, Indiana:   Senator Niezgodski released the following statement:  “Accountability and prevention are the two most significant pieces [...]

2024-01-31T14:18:12-05:00January 31st, 2024|

Taylor Statement on Ballot Question Being Rejected by House Republicans

INDIANAPOLIS—Yesterday, House Democrats offered an amendment that would have added the following question to the ballot: Shall Hoosiers be allowed to initiate a ballot referendum in Indiana?     The language was voted down by House Republicans. Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) released the [...]

2024-01-30T09:38:44-05:00January 30th, 2024|

Yoder Statement on Parental Notification Amendment Being Adopted Into Literacy Bill

INDIANAPOLIS—On Monday, Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington) introduced an amendment to Senate Bill 1 to require the Indiana Department of Education to identify every incoming enrolled kindergarten student and notify parents or guardians about the third-grade retention requirement.  “I’m thankful that this important amendment was accepted into SB 1. If this Legislature is going to mandate the retention of third [...]

2024-01-29T15:31:37-05:00January 29th, 2024|
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