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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Lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two daughters
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Today marked the final meeting of the Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow Taskforce. Over the past few months, we’ve examined the significant challenge of underfunded infrastructure, with Indiana facing a $2.4 billion shortfall in infrastructure funding over the next decade. ![]()
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The final taskforce report included recommendations to: ![]()
✅ Increase infrastructure funding to meet the growing demands across the state.![]()
✅ Reform the funding formula to ensure both small and large communities can tackle their unique infrastructure needs.![]()
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It’s my commitment to keep working toward equitable and sustainable solutions that benefit all Hoosier communities.
Today, the state revenue forecast was released. ![]()
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Major Highlight: The General Fund is expected to grow in SFY 2026-2027 by 3.3% & 0.3% respectively ![]()
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Given the slow growth of IN’s economy, we must reprioritize spending: ![]()
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✔️Fully fund the needs of 1 million public education students and invest in educators ![]()
✔️Eliminate waitlists for Medicaid Pathways & Childcare ![]()
✔️Increase infrastructure funding ![]()
✔️Enact property tax relief for low-income families and senior citizens via credits and exemptions, fund it via state revenues to protect funding for local units of government and schools![]()
✔️Restrain & control the billions of IEDC spending ![]()
✔️Reduce healthcare costs and medical debt ![]()
✔️ Expand affordable housing options ![]()
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With an expected biennium budget of $40+ billion, the question is not whether IN has enough money to invest in Hoosiers. Rather, the question is what their priorities are to fund and how to most effectively use the budget to serve the most urgent needs of Hoosiers and empower IN to compete nationally and globally. ![]()
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We must take bold and fiscally responsible actions to ensure every Hoosier has access to the resources and opportunities they deserve. #INForAll
Budget Committee is meeting now. Follow live updates: ![]()
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My concerns with FSSA: ![]()
❌Pathway waivers for senior citizens waitlist (7-9 months)![]()
❌20K children will be on a childcare waitlist ![]()
❌Medicaid (HIP 2.0) is under threat of being eliminated without proper state funding ![]()
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Taking care of the healthcare needs of the most vulnerable is one of the main responsibilities of state government. The IN General Assembly shouldn’t fail its citizens.![]()
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My concerns with DCS budget presentation:![]()
- high staff/case load ratio ![]()
- lack of appropriate funding ![]()
- 503 average days to permanency ![]()
- lack of placement options (some kids slept at DCS offices)![]()
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Next, Department of Health budget presentation: ![]()
- infant and maternal mortality rates dropped, but they remain high. ![]()
- 42 counties without a delivery facility ![]()
- 6 facilities closing OB delivery services ![]()
- statewide suicide rate increased 3.7% in the past 2 years![]()
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DOE budget concerns:![]()
-underfunded textbook fees in many districts ![]()
-flatline tuition support despite financial need to support 1 million public ed students, including special needs, ELL, and economically disadvantaged students![]()
-no $ increases to recruit/retain teachers ![]()
-diploma redesign uncertainty on the future of students ![]()
-underfunding by the state, will impact/increase reliance on local funding & property taxes![]()
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INDOT budget, my concerns:![]()
- the need for fair and equitable distribution of infrastructure funding to Indianapolis![]()
- declining gasoline tax revenues to fund roads and highways![]()
- unfair registration fees imposed on EVs. ![]()
- declining revenues over the next 10-20 years
This evening, I was honored to join a nonpartisan interfaith event to promote unity, civility, and compassion. I appreciate my colleague Senator Greg Walker, Father Chris, and T.A. Shula for inspiring the audience to unite around serving the most vulnerable in our community. Together, we can combat fear, hatred, and discrimination.
This morning, I attended MSD of Lawrence Township legislative meeting. I am grateful that educators, support staff, & leadership succeeded in eliminating the racial achievement gap. Enrollment in public schools in SD30 is on the rise.![]()
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It’s my commitment to work tirelessly to ensure public schools in SD30 & the 1 million students in public schools across IN receive the necessary funding they need to succeed & reach their full potential.
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