State Senator | District 29

J.D. Ford

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Indiana Senate District 29 encompasses portions of Carmel, Indianapolis and Zionsville. Marion County communities include portions of Pike and Wayne Township.

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J.D. Ford

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Elected

2018

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State Legislator

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Science from The University of Akron

Master’s Degree in Education, Purdue University

Acknowledgements

First member of the LGBTQ+ community elected to the Indiana General Assembly

2023 Stonewall Champion

2022 Friend of Public Education Award, Indiana State Teachers Association

2020 Advocate of School Social Work, Indiana School Social Work Association

IN Friends Committee on Legislation Award

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Lives in Indianapolis with his dog, Stella

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There are 72 data centers either operating or planned for the state. We need to ensure that in the midst of this boom, we take a step back to make sure we have the resources to accommodate them. I authored a bill last session, SB 135, that would have required data centers to submit reports to Indiana that included how much water and electricity each one used. Additionally, the bill would have had the IURC create a working group to estimate future electricity demands of the data center industry in Indiana. With a nearly 30% increase in data centers since March, we need to have proper checks in place for both grid and water supply integrity moving forward. #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less

Indiana’s data center boom: Growth, debate and the high cost of powering AI

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Indiana is seeing a surge in data centers from tech giants. Supporters say they bring investment, while critics warn of high costs in power, water and few jobs.

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The AI Task Force met for the second time today. Our task force continued to explore the emerging industry of AI and discuss where future regulation could be needed to keep up with rapidly changing technology. Today we discussed: 1. Impact of AI on the workforce and manufacturing 2. AI's impact on copyrighting 3. Establishing AI laws for the private sector 4. Civilian cybersecurityThese are critical topics, and I am grateful to be a part of these proactive conversations that we hope will lead to positive outcomes for our state. Our next meeting, focused on education, is on Sept. 8 at 1:00 PM. The agenda and a livestream link can be found here: tinyurl.com/3t28uk83 ... See MoreSee Less

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This week, I was able to speak before the IURC, OUCC and AES about the pending $30 per month increase to people's electric bills. At one point in the meeting, I asked anyone in attendance who supported the rate case to raise their hand. Not a single hand was raised. Every person in attendance opposed the increase because they know how detrimental it is to the people already getting priced out of their utilities: seniors on fixed incomes, disabled neighbors and low-income households already choosing between basic needs and power bills. There is one more opportunity for public comment tonight at 6 PM at the Fort Event Center at Fort Harrison State Park. Written comments are being accepted until Sept. 2. More information can be found here: in.gov/oucc/files/Speaking-Out-Dec.-2023#INForAllorAll ... See MoreSee Less

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The AI Task Force met for the second time today.

Our task force continued to explore the emerging industry of AI and discuss where future regulation could be needed to keep up with rapidly changing technology. (1/3)

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Today we discussed:
1. Impact of AI on the workforce and manufacturing
2. AI's impact on copyrighting
3. Establishing AI laws for the private sector
4. Civilian cybersecurity

These are critical topics, and I am grateful to be a part of these proactive conversations… (2/3)

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…that we hope will lead to positive outcomes for our state.

Our next meeting, focused on education, is on Sept. 8 at 1:00 PM. The agenda and a livestream link can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/3t28uk83 #INForAll (3/3)

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This week, I was able to speak before the IURC, OUCC, and AES about the pending $30 per month increase to people's electric bills.

At one point in the meeting, I asked anyone in attendance who supported the rate case to raise their hand.

Not a single hand was raised. (1/3)

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Every person in attendance opposed the increase because they know how detrimental it is to the people already getting priced out of their utilities: seniors on fixed incomes, disabled neighbors and low-income households already choosing between basic needs and power bills. (2/3)

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There is one more opportunity for public comment tonight at 6 PM at the Fort Event Center at Fort Harrison State Park.

Written comments are being accepted until Sept. 2. More information can be found here: http://in.gov/oucc/files/Speaking-Out-Dec.-2023.pdf #INForAll (3/3)

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22 Aug 1958869226329932218

Everyone benefits from mail-in ballots.

Voting is one of our foremost civic duties, and I will always support measures that make free, fair and secure elections accessible to more people: Voting by mail is one way we achieve this. (1/2)

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With D.C. setting its sights on mail-in ballots and the possibility of a special session here in Indiana, we need to be proactive about standing up for voting accessibility in our state.

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