US Census 2020 – Shape Your Future
Respond by September 30 – Be Counted The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month sooner than previously announced. What is the Census?
The Right to Drive – Possible Legislation Coming
An estimated 4.5 million undocumented immigrants nationwide are driving regularly, most without licenses. In 2019, legislators in several states introduced legislation to provide driver’s licenses to undocumented residents including Florida,
Helpful Tech for Contacting Your Legislators
Making Your Voice Heard in a Few Simple Steps by Rob Krasa, LUM intern The 2019 Session of the Indiana General Assembly may be nearing its conclusion, but the need
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
On February 27, Senate Bill 111was referred to the House for further consideration. The bill, authored by Senators Eric Koch, Erin Houchin, and John Crane, seeks to establish the Community and Faith Based Substance
Capping Payday Loan Interest Rates
Hoosier Are In Need by Angela Weaver, Klinker-Alting Family Advocacy intern It is a sad day for all of us at Campaign for Hoosier Families. Senate Bill 104, which capped interest
Indiana Minimum Wage Update
As you know raising the minimum wage is a priority for Campaign for Hoosier Families. While the minimum wage bills introduced in this current session did not move through the
Legislative Report – End of Third Quarter
Update for the C4HF Director Dear Advocates – As we enter the 4th Quarter of the 2019 Indiana General Assembly, I just wanted to let you know that we have
C4HF Minimum Wage Survey Results
Members of our own community weigh in with their opinions In a previous newsletter, we offered our readers a chance to voice their opinions on the issue of minimum wage
Redistricting Reform – The Latest News
Gerrymandering in Indiana A redistricting standards bill authored by Senator Greg Walker, Senator Randall Head, Senator Mike Bohacek (Senate Bill 105) , and co-authored by Senator John Ruckelshaus, passed through the Elections Committee on February 4 in
IN General Assembly TANF Reform Bill – 2019
Learn More & Help Make A Change Several state senators have authored a bill which seeks to begin much-needed reform to the TANF program. As highlighted in our previous newsletter,