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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 21

It’s time for a childcare tax credit for Hoosier families.

Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 21

Every Indiana Republican voted to take away healthcare from over 200,000 Hoosiers and send kids to school hungry so billionaires can write off 100% of their private jet purchases.

It’s time to end the handouts for the rich.

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Tax cuts for private jet buyers expected to lead to surge in sales

The tax benefit, which revives a provision of the 2017 tax cuts, only applies to business jets, not jets used for personal use.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 20

Every child in Indiana deserves the same chances and opportunities to get ahead in life.

Every family deserves the freedom that comes with having access to affordable healthcare. It is time for Indiana to invest in our future with universal Pre-K.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 19

Todd Rokita thinks he’s above the law, but again, the Indiana Supreme Court has told him differently about his actions toward Dr. Caitlin Bernard.

The latest disciplinary complaint against him will go ahead. We will continue standing up for the ability for Hoosiers to receive the care they need.

State Supreme Court won't dismiss latest disciplinary complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita

The Indiana Supreme Court Friday denied Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to dismiss a disciplinary complaint against him. The court's decision means the standard disciplinary process will move f...

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 18

Hoosiers gathered across the state to honor the legacy of the late Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis, and protest the impact of the Republican Big Ugly Bill on our healthcare and meals for children.

Let’s make sure no child goes hungry in our country and rural hospitals can stay open.

'Good trouble': Hoosiers rally against Trump, honor late US Rep. John Lewis • Indiana Capital Chronicle

"We are all here because we are causing the good trouble that needs to happen to overthrow this fascist regime," cried one speaker.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 18

Hoosiers will see their energy bills rise by $340/year thanks to the GOP. Indiana Republicans in the statehouse are bought and paid for by special interests, including for-profit utilities, and Hoosiers are paying the price.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 18

Micah Beckwith couldn’t even properly follow the most basic campaign finance law in Indiana politics: don’t raise money during the legislative session.

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Beckwith revises campaign finance report following questioned donations

Indiana law generally prohibits campaign donations to state officials and state lawmakers once the Legislature begins meeting in an odd-numbered.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 17

Join us at our next People’s Town Hall in Richmond! If Jefferson Shreve won’t show up for his constituents, we will.

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People's Town Hall -- Richmond, IN · Mobilize

Join the Indiana Democratic Party for a People's Town Hall on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with Chair Karen Tallian, and other Hoosier Democrats. Since Rep. Jefferson Shreve won't show up for his constitu...

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 17

21 years of Republican rule has left Indiana with some of the worst quality of life in the country. When it comes to healthcare, childcare, and pollution, we trail the rest of America.

Childcare costs alone take up almost half the household income many families make.

www.cnbc.com/2025/07/14/a...

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 17

Chair Karen Tallian: “Every Indiana Republican in Congress voted to protect those who participated in this heinous child trafficking ring with Epstein. Hoosiers deserve to know why. Every American, including Republican voters, wants to know the truth.”

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 17

A budget shows where a legislature’s priorities are. For this Republican supermajority, that means eliminating funding for free textbooks and zeroing out funding for trails.

All to make sure the very richest households in Indiana get a massive tax cut.
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Analysis: Latest Indiana budget drops spending 7% — with cuts 'telling' • Indiana Capital Chronicle

"The priorities shown in how the cuts were implemented are telling," the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute's analysis read.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 16

Erin Houchin was one of seven Republicans on the House Rules Committee to block the release of the Epstein Files within 30 days. Hours later, every Indiana Republican in the full House did the same.

They are breaking their promise to Americans — all to protect Donald Trump.

Houchin votes against forcing vote on release of Epstein files

Houchin's vote helped kill a motion to compel the full U.S. House of Representatives to vote on whether to force a release of all Epstein files.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 16

Republicans are so clueless as to how regular working people live that they’re cutting access to job training and workforce development programs while the country is on the edge of a recession. The Republican Party is a disaster for Hoosier families.

www.wthr.com/article/news...

Layoffs impact 123 employees at Indiana's Department of Workforce Development

DWD cited funding cuts at the state and federal level.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 16

Federal workers and their families have been left in limbo by the chaos in Washington. It’s having local impacts across the country, including in Carmel.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/u...

Federal Workers’ ‘Emotional Roller Coaster’: Fired, Rehired, Fired Again

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 16

Trump and the Republicans’ government cuts killed over a hundred people in Texas.

Now their cuts to FEMA have left West Virginians homeless for weeks.

Indiana is one tornado or major flood event away from the same fate unless Democrats are elected to rebuild the federal government.

“West Virginia is a state too”: Ohio County flood survivors demand FEMA aid as state pushes for disaster declaration

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Community members gather along National Road in Wheeling to draw attention to the need for FEMA assistance during the Call for FEMA Demonstration. 7News travels …

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 15

Trump and the Republicans think Americans are stupid enough to believe there’s no Epstein Files even after he promised to release them as soon as he was elected and AG Pam Bondi said they were “on her desk.”

They’re lying because everyone knows Trump was Epstein’s biggest client.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 15

Indiana Task Force One is the best of the best — Hoosiers always answer the call when disaster strikes across the country or at home.

But the state government hasn’t contributed any funding to it since 1992. With Trump’s FEMA cuts on the way, this program is at risk of ending entirely.

More Hoosier emergency responders activated for Texas flood help, arrive with CEO's aid • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Members arrived in Texas just half a day after receiving their deployment orders, thanks to some homegrown help.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 14

Clean air and clean water should not be partisan issues. This plan would have benefited all Hoosiers, and helped reduce contamination in the most polluted areas of our state, but Mike Braun killed it.

We should be helping our communities prepare for more storms, flooding, and wildfires.

Indiana will no longer move forward with its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Indiana is no longer moving forward with its climate action plan.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 14

The Republican Big Ugly Bill will leave our state even further in the red. Keeping SNAP intact for every family will cost the state $190M Indiana doesn’t have.

The future of HIP 2.0 coverage for 650,000 Hoosiers is in jeopardy, and a dozen rural hospitals are at risk of closing.

What the "big, beautiful bill" will mean for Indiana

The state will have cuts of hundreds of millions to medical and food assistance benefits.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 13

Is this what unleashing American energy independence looks like?

The number of operating US oil rigs has fallen for the 11th straight week under President Trump and the Republican Congress.

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US oil/gas rig count down for 11th week to lowest since 2021, Baker Hughes says

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for an 11th week in a row for the first time since July 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic cut demand for the fuel, energy...

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 13

These were programs that aimed to make life better for Hoosiers. They were grants targeting health disparities for minorities, and helping mothers, infants, and children get the care they deserve.

This is a massive slap in the face to countless families.

Braun report identifies 350 examples of DEI in state government • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Gov. Mike Braun wants to replace state DEI initiatives with his own ideas, putting diversity and inclusion programs on the chopping block.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 12

NIPSCO is the latest utility company to have a massive increase in electric rates approved by state regulators.

Hoosiers across the state are struggling to keep up with their bills, but Republican legislators are more concerned with keeping their special interest donors happy.

NIPSCO gets state approval to hike electric bill by 16.75%

NIPSCO got permission from state regulators to raise electric rates by 16.75% for the average residential customer.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 11

Indiana House Democrats have put together a guide on why the Big Ugly Bill is a complete disaster for Hoosier families. EveryIndiana Republican in Congress voted to rip healthcare and nutrition benefits away from Hoosiers across the state.

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The Big Ugly Betrayal's Impact on Indiana — Indiana House Democratic Caucus

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are heartbroken by the drownings on Lake Michigan this 4th of July weekend. Hoosier Democrats secured water safety legislation to be a topic in this year’s summer study committee, and will keep pushing to pass legislation so that every family can safely have fun on the water.

Father and son from Chicago suburbs drown in Lake Michigan in NW Indiana

A father and son from Chicago's south suburbs drowned on Lake Michigan in Porter County, Indiana, during the July 4th weekend, according to law enforcement.

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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · Jul 10

Trump and the GOP’s gutting of FEMA means significantly fewer rescue workers and personnel on the scene of disasters like the tragic floods in Texas.

Red states are scrambling on the future of emergency management. What’s your plan, Governor Braun?

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In Texas flood response, a scaled-back FEMA gets an early test - CSMonitor.com

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