State Senator | District 34

La Keisha Jackson

Assistant Caucus Chair
Senator La Keisha Jackson
Proudly Serving District 34

Indiana Senate District 34 includes the eastside of Indianapolis and portions of Lawrence including portions of Center, Washington, Lawrence and Warren Townships.

Senator La Keisha Jackson

Elected

2024

Occupation

Chief Executive Officer, Pathway Resource Center

Education

Master’s in Business Administration, Indiana Wesleyan University

Acknowledgements

  • Treasurer, Indiana Black Legislative Caucus
  • 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by President Joe Biden
  • 2008 and 2012 Recipient of the Mayor’s Achievement Award
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    Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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    After four months of hard work, late nights and 15 hours of heated debate, the Senate adjourned sine die tonight. I first want to say thank you to my district. Thank you for choosing me to be your state senator and to represent your voice at the statehouse. It has been a great honor.Tonight, we heard many bills for the last time, including two bills that I opposed: SB 289 and HB 1001. Senate Bill 289 eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion, taking our state backward. I spoke in fierce opposition to this harmful legislation that would halt everything we have worked so hard to do. House Bill 1001 is the state budget. Unfortunately, this budget underfunds public education, Medicaid, child care, and Pre-K essential services for Hoosiers. I could not support a budget that does not take all Hoosiers into account. Read my full statement here: indianasenatedemocrats.org/state-sen-la-keisha-jackson-reflects-on-first-session-as-indiana-gener...#INForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    The concurrence for Senate Bill 289, effectively dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state, has passed the Senate today by a vote of 34-16. Authors, sponsors and supporters of 289 claim that it will dismantle discrimination and has nothing to do with DEI initiatives, however, there is no doubt that the bill targets programs designed to uplift diversity in our state. There is a history of segregation and misrepresentation in our nation's history and to dismantle DEI is to reverse years of work done to uplift communities that so many Hoosiers, including me, belong to, and because of this I voted no on SB 289 and will continue to fight for minority voices in Indi#INForAllorAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    This week, we are in full swing of conference committees as the end of this session draws near. Conference committees are a part of the legislative process. When a dissent is filed on a bill in which the original author of said bill doesn't agree with how it changed when it left its home chamber, the sponsors and authors meet to discuss the changes and try to reach an agreement. Today, I was a conferee on House Bill 1689 and worked with the author on changes made to the bill. I have also been an advisor on the following bills: SB 525, 140 and HB 1003, 1666 and 1460. If you are interested in learning more, you can stay up to date and watch these conference committees at the IGA website: iga.in.g#INForAllorAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week. In 2024, there were around 7,000 crashes in work zones in our state including 30 deaths. These incidents are preventable through safe driving practices and adhering to all slowdowns on every type of road. Remember to continue focusing on the road during work zones and plan accordingly to traffic and construction as Indianapolis enters the summer. Focusing on safety and slowing down will keep our residents safer and better our infrastructure! #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    District 34, mark your calendars for June 26! I will be hosting a town hall at P30 at 6-8 p.m. (food will be provided). We will discuss a Legislative Session wrap-up, your concerns in the government, and your policy ideas for next session. I look forward to seeing you all there!

    In this 2nd week of April, we celebrate National Telecommunications Week. We take this time to honor all personnel in the public safety community and celebrate those in their dedication to serving the public. Thank you to all workers for your sacrifices and commitment to safety!

    Yesterday, my amendment on the 2nd reading of HB1474 regarding FSSA matters, passed on the Senate floor! This is my 1st amendment to be passed and a milestone as a freshman legislator! I will continue to work on making legislation the best they can be for our Indiana residents!