State Senator | District 30
Fady Qaddoura
Proudly Serving District 30
Indiana Senate District 30 encompasses the northside of Indianapolis including portions of Washington, Pike and Lawrence Townships.
Elected
2020
Occupation
Nonprofit Executive
Education
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Philanthropy and Public Policy, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Personal
Lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two daughters
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Day 2 of Budget Hearings: ![]()
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Public Universities Fiscal Requests ![]()
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I emphasized to all university presidents the need to:![]()
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✔️Maintain affordable tuition for higher education ![]()
✔️Increase admissions for IN in-state residents ![]()
✔️Increase student retention in IN after graduation ![]()
✔️Build a pipeline between high schools & colleges to increase enrollment in vocational training, 2 & 4-year colleges ![]()
✔️Increase on-time completion ![]()
✔️Expand reach to underrepresented communities ![]()
✔️Protect students’ freedom of speech from radical politicians (attack by the LG-Elect on IU’s student newspaper Indiana Daily Student - idsnews). ![]()
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I will defend 1st Amendment rights for all! Higher ED shouldn’t be politicized, especially by radicals who claim that democracy doesn’t exist in the US.
Day 1 of State Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget Hearings: ![]()
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Main Concerns: ![]()
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➡️ IN Secretary of State: requested ~$3 Million increase despite no elections in 2025 and a midterm in 2026.![]()
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➡️ IN Treasurer's Office: requested $29.5 Million for Education and Career Scholarship Accounts and $2 Million to administer the program. We can save $2 Million by merging this program with DOE. ![]()
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➡️ Commission on Higher Ed: ![]()
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❌Over 60 years, IN Bachelor’s degree attainment rate is still amongst the lowest in the nation. ![]()
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❌Out of every 100 high school freshmen, 13 don’t graduate, 41 don’t attend college, and 7 enroll in out-of-state universities. ![]()
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IN must align the strategies between DOE, CHE, DWD and IEDC to ensure all Hoosier workers can thrive and to address the brain drain problem. ![]()
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✔️College tuition needs to be more affordable and we must invest in vocational training in advanced manufacturing and STEM fields to secure better futures for the 54% of IN high school students who will never attend college. ![]()
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✔️Hoosiers deserve a data-driven and a strategic government that is responsive to the needs of more than half of its population who live in financial insecurity (paycheck to paycheck).
Today, we take a moment to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their dedication, sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedoms and values are deeply appreciated. To all veterans, we salute you today and every day. Thank you for your service.
Less than a week remains to share your feedback with the Indiana Department of Education on the 2nd draft of proposed diploma changes by Nov. 8. Whether you’re a student, parent, educator or concerned citizen, please review these changes and share your thoughts. ![]()
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tinyurl.com/Idoe2023
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