Currently holds the office of Indiana State Senate - District 30 until November 8, 2028.
Candidate for Indiana State Senate - District 30 in 2024 Indiana General Election.
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Get StartedI firmly believe that teachers’ working conditions impact the students’ learning environment; therefore, we must invest to attract and retain high quality educators. Learn more
To address Indiana’s strategic threat of declining post-secondary college enrollment and completion rates, it’s crucial that the state creates opportunity pathways for students to pursue after graduating from high school such as learning a trade, attending community college, or obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees. I was proud to sponsor and successfully pass legislation that automatically enrolls eligible students in the 21st Century Scholars Program, which will provide more Hoosiers with an affordable college education. To compete nationally, Indiana needs to invest more in post-secondary education to attract and retain students, sustain our workforce needs, and cultivate a civically informed and engaged citizenry. Learn more
Indiana ranks in the bottom ten states in the country for air and water quality. Protecting our environment improves our health, quality of life, and economy. That's why I’ve authored legislation to create energy improvement districts in Indiana to help public and private organizations conserve energy, advocated for legislation that advances clean, sustainable, and renewable energy production solutions, and opposed removing state protections for wetlands. I will continue to champion legislation that promotes resiliency, sustainability, and climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. Learn more
During the 2021 legislative session, I proposed creating an independent redistricting commission comprised of legislative leaders from both parties and citizen members. In 2022, I offered a constitutional amendment that would have created a fair, bipartisan commission. In 2023, I co-authored legislation that would have established certain standards for the redistricting process to ensure transparency and fairness in our elections. While these efforts were not successful, I will continue to fiercely advocate for fair maps to ensure Hoosier voters get to select their representatives rather than politicians selecting their own districts. Learn more
I will continue to advocate for more funding to strengthen and expand mental health care services. Learn more
I will continue to support policies that will ensure Hoosiers have access to high quality and affordable healthcare services and prescription drugs to improve their health outcomes. Learn more
I will continue to fiercely champion housing legislation to protect responsible tenants and homeowners, reduce property tax burdens, enhance living standards, expand affordable housing options, and reduce evictions. Learn more
I’ve successfully worked across the aisle to make progress on this issue with Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 283 which will provide an additional 8 million in annual road funding for Indianapolis. This is an important first step but will not solve our local infrastructure needs alone. That’s why I will continue fighting for a new and more fair road funding formula that adequately funds local infrastructure in our state’s capital and economic hub. Learn more
As your public servant, I will continue advocating for budgets that invest in our communities, improve the quality of life for all citizens, and provide better educational and job opportunities for all Hoosier families. Learn more
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