Q&A
Listen to Statehouse Reporter Brandon Smith's interview with Destiny Wells
What do you consider the two most important issues facing Hoosiers who will see your name on their ballot this November? And if elected, what policies will you push for to address each one?
Medical Privacy: Indiana's current Attorney General is always meddling in the private records of Hoosiers.* This activity has a chilling effect on Hoosiers seeking healthcare and continues to cause healthcare providers to leave Indiana. Healthcare providers flee because they feel threatened and, most importantly, won't be able to morally and ethically care for their patients.
Workers' Rights: Since the passage of the Right to Work in Indiana, no Attorney General has provided meaningful support to Indiana workers. We can follow the lead of states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Illinois in creating a team to investigate instances of worker abuse. The office could be doing much more to ensure employers treat workers with dignity and respect— preventing wage theft, labor trafficking, and the misclassification of employees.
*Editor’s note: For context, Attorney Gen. Todd Rokita controversially requested terminated pregnancy reports be made public by the IDOH in early 2024. They were made confidential in 2023 following the Dobbs decision.
We've heard from many in our audience that they feel frustrated — sometimes disenfranchised — by our current political landscape. These feelings sometimes contribute to people deciding not to vote, and Indiana consistently ranks near the bottom of the list on voter turnout. What would you say to a potential voter who feels this way?
The fact is, Indiana's politicians have designed it that way--to erode your interest in voting and taking part in our democracy. Hoosiers stop me and ask about this all the time and it's crucial for our democracy to function properly and for government to provide fair representation that all eligible Hoosiers must have the opportunity to conveniently vote.
Economic anxiety is top of mind for many in our audience and around the country, with a common concern being inflation and the high price of basic needs. In all the complexity around economic issues, what specific changes need to happen to help Hoosiers and their families?
The cost of living--specifically rent and utilities-- has been top of mind as I've spoken with Hoosiers across the state. While the Attorney General's Office cannot act as a private lawyer for individuals, the office is able to file lawsuits on behalf of the state against companies that violate laws protecting consumers. I commit to vigorously investigating all price gouging and consumer complaints.
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