Articles tagged as: Indiana Black Legislative Caucus
January 21, 2025
Indiana Black Caucus said Braun's DEI order sends message that Indiana doesn't care about fairness
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion in state government sends a message that Indiana doesn’t care about fairness.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus's 2025 agenda centered on physical, mental health care
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says its focus in the 2025 session is making Indiana safer, healthier and more equitable.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus launches latest town hall series around the state
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will launch its annual town hall series Saturday, visiting six cities over the next few months.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2024
Fair housing is the top priority in 2024 for the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said housing should be more accessible, affordable and equitable for all Hoosiers. And that's the focus of the caucus's agenda in 2024.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2023
Indiana lawmaker awarded Legislator of the Year by National Black Caucus of State Legislators
The award is given to legislators across the country for demonstrating extraordinary leadership, along with a commitment to the advancement of NBCSL’s legislative agenda.
Read MoreJune 3, 2023
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus discusses new laws with community members at town hall meeting
The Indianapolis Black Legislative Caucus held the first in a series of town hall meetings Saturday. Caucus members discussed the latest legislative session with the community.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says closing achievement gap is their focus in 2023 session
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said its focus in 2023 is closing the achievement gap helping reduce inequities in education, housing and health care.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
Indiana Black Caucus's 2022 town halls will be mix of in-person, virtual
During the pandemic, the Black Legislative Caucus town halls went virtual. Caucus Chair Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) said getting back to in-person events is vital but said virtual town halls also have an appeal.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
Indiana Black Caucus focuses 2022 agenda on 'economic empowerment'
Legislation the caucus will push includes scholarships for students of color pursuing health care careers, measures to help reduce the cost of child care and a pilot program aimed at helping parents attain an education.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2021
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus applauds Holcomb on law enforcement reform progress
The head of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said she's pleased with the Holcomb administration's response to a recently-released report on Indiana law enforcement policies and training.
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