Articles tagged as: Indiana House Democrats
February 18, 2025
House Democrats' budget priorities focused on boosts to public education, health care funding
Indiana House Democrats say the state budget should prioritize public education, health care funding, and relief for working-class Hoosiers.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
Indiana House Democrats' focus for 2025 session is 'helping working Hoosiers get ahead'
House Democratic leader Phil GiaQuinta (R-Fort Wayne) said a major part of his caucus's agenda will be addressing the rising cost of living — from housing to health care to utilities.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2025
House Democrats want more funding to support child care access in Indiana
Indiana House Democrats continue to advocate for expanding access to quality child care ahead of this year's legislation session.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020
Republicans Reject Indiana House Mask Mandate
Democrats proposed a House rule to require members to wear a mask while on the floor, in the hall or in committee and conducting official House business or potentially face a fine, censure or other penalty.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2020
New In Power, Indiana House Leader Faces Tough Election Race
Republican Todd Huston's seat is among those being targeted by Democrats as they look to break the two-thirds supermajority Indiana House Republicans have had for the past eight years.
Read MoreJune 15, 2020
Democratic Rep. Dan Forestal Resigns From Indiana House, Effective Immediately
In a statement, Forestal says the decision to resign is driven by a need to focus on his mental health, something he says is "long overdue."
Read MoreJune 12, 2020
Indiana Lawmaker Jailed On Allegations He Assaulted Deputies
Democratic Rep. Dan Forestal was jailed Friday on preliminary charges including battery of a public safety official and resisting law enforcement.
Read MoreApril 21, 2020
Indiana House Dems Ask Governor For Better Safety Enforcement For Essential Workers
The state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has seen thousands of non-formal COVID-19 complaints related to various safety issues in the past month.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2020
House Passes State Surplus Spending Bill, Sends It To The Senate
Indiana House Republicans rejected all of Democrats attempts Thursday to change how the state will use its extra state surplus money.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2020
Indiana House Democrats' 2020 Agenda: Invest In Human Capital
The sharpest dividing line between Democrats and Republicans in the 2020 session is becoming clearer: how to spend excess state surplus dollars.
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