State Senator | District 4

Rodney Pol

Minority Caucus Chair

Proudly Serving District 4

Indiana Senate District 4 encompasses portions of northern Porter County including Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Porter and Portage as well as portions of LaPorte County including Michigan City and Westville.

State Senator | District 4

Rodney Pol

Minority Caucus Chair

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Elected

2021

Occupation

Attorney

Education

Juris Doctor Degree, Indiana University in Indianapolis

Acknowledgements

First Latino candidate elected to the Indiana State Senate

Fellow, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development

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Lives in Chesterton with his wife and two children

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I attended Farm Bureau of LaPorte County’s annual meeting last week, where Indiana Agriculture Historian Dr. Fred Whitford delivered an insightful keynote. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with farmers who shared their challenges, from the strain of federal tariffs to cuts in critical agricultural programs under the current administration.Indiana is an agriculture state. When Washington fails our farmers, we must step up at the state level to ensure they get the support they deserve. #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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Today we honor the working people who built our communities and continue to power them forward. Labor Day is a reminder that the rights we enjoy, like the weekend, safe workplaces and fair wages, were won by workers standing together. As a member of a Union family on both my dad and mom’s side of the family, I will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our workers and their families as we fight for fair pay, good benefits and dignity on the job. #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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📣NWI RESIDENTS📣The EPA is holding a public comment period for residents to voice their opinions on the proposed delay on coal ash clean up. This pertains to YOUR air, water, and environment. Like utility rate hike cases, this is your opportunity to be heard.For too long, our community has been plagued by coal ash and broken promises to clean it up. Hoosiers deserve clean air, safe soil and fresh drinking water; no matter their zip code. For reference, Indiana is at the bottom of every metric on environmental health. 📉Register today to join the meeting and make your voice heard: tinyurl.com/coalashcomment25#INForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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I stand with local leaders in calling on the Governor to honor Governor Holcomb’s letter of intent regarding the Michigan City Prison. Keeping this facility open is a short-sighted decision. The prison is outdated and in disrepair, and taxpayers have already invested more than $1.2 billion in the new Northwest Correctional Facility to replace it. #INForAllRead more below: ... See MoreSee Less

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A great discussion with Portage Mayor Austin Bonta and Citizens to Re-Elect State Representative Chuck Moseley about utility rates in Portage and the potential solutions going forward including addressing the accountability for the decisions made and the criteria for said decisions. So many of our constituents’ utility bills have become beyond affordable and we have to address this issue. Thank you to Mayor Bonta for hosting. Looking forward to the next one! ... See MoreSee Less

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I’m deeply disappointed Indiana is cutting child care provider reimbursements by up to 35%. After voucher slots were already reduced, this puts the program at risk. If we can fund private school vouchers, we can fund child care. #INForAll

Indiana slashing rates for child care providers • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Child care providers around Indiana will see cuts between 10-35% as the state's Family and Social Services Administration tries to save money.

indianacapitalchronicle.com

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5 Sep 1964050376396578843

Good News Friday!
Proud to sponsor SB 141, creating clear procedures for police lineups & witness IDs. With wrongful arrests from facial recognition on the rise, this ensures we uphold “innocent until proven guilty.” Grateful to help move this forward.

How the N.Y.P.D.’s Facial Recognition Tool Landed the Wrong Man in Jail (Gift Article)

Trevis Williams is eight inches taller than a man accused of flashing a woman in Union Square in February. The police arrested him anyway.

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4 Sep 1963666471868826070

Today, I asked the Secretary of State’s Office to hold a public meeting in Northwest Indiana so residents here can share their views on proposed changes to the timing of city and town elections.

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4 Sep 1963666473827631381

So far, meetings have only been held in Indianapolis and Muncie. These discussions are too important to leave out communities across the state, particularly with so many of IN's larger cities in the Northern part of the state.