Our local school advocates are reminding people there is an election for a school funding referendum for Crown Point, Indiana schools.
There might be other local elections in Indiana that could fly under the radar, so it's worthwhile to check.
#indiana #education #HoosierMast #election #voting #nwindiana #inleg .
High five to IPS teachers for pushing the corporation. Tomorrow isn’t a day off, it’s just as important as any other day (maybe more).
Weak sauce on admin for not planning it this way from the beginning. Also if you have to add a day to the end of the year anyway, there’s no reason to pretend we’re doing a async day tomorrow.
INAAUP President Dr. Moira Marsh said, "This is a dark day for higher education in Indiana. Parts of the state will experience a total solar eclipse next month, but the darkness will only last for a few minutes. This law will darken the international reputation of our great public universities causing a flight of talent from our state that will take many years to repair." #INleg #INpol #USpol #AcademicChatter
https://inaaup.wordpress.com/2024/03/14/aaup-press-release-gov-holcomb-signs-sb202/
“It’s an anti-DEI bill couched in an attempt to expand diversity,” Spiegel said. “What’s hidden in there is what, to me, is an obvious attempt to repeat what Florida has done: A national movement to first disassemble diversity, equity and inclusion to prevent the teaching of tough history lessons from the United States, and to minimize people of color.” #INleg #INpol #USpol #AcademicChatter
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/diversity/2024/03/15/civil-rights-groups-push-back-against-wave-anti-dei-bills
#HoosierMast and #INleg: Have you called Gov Holcomb yet to ask him to veto SB 202? We need calls ASAP, and they only take calls (even voicemails) during business hours for some dumb reason. You can use and send this link to help - the number and a script is here https://actionnetwork.org/forms/call-the-governor-asap
Signed #INLeg trending. This bill recognizes November as #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1592835/
#Polls legislation trending. Failed #INLeg would have required that the polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. (Under current law, the polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.)
#Election2023 #VotingRights #Vote
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1524828
#Kratom is trending. Crossed-over #INLeg defines "kratom product", establishes requirements for the manufacture, labeling, and sale of kratom products, and specifies that a kratom product is not a controlled substance.
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1524812
@thekitmalone@hoosier.social @Eamon1916@beige.party @KrissyKat@hoosier.social
Kit, I'm glad you and the ACLU got the veto. Every bit helps move things back to the side of freedom and liberty.
I hope businesses decide to call off conventions to send a message also. #Indiana #inleg #Indiana #inleg
The #ACLUIN Legislative Report and Scorecard is out! Check out the bills that cost me far too many sleepless nights this past session! And find out how your lawmaker ranks on civil liberties!
#ACLU #Indiana HoosierMast #INLeg #INLegis
https://www.aclu-in.org/en/news/2023-legislative-report-and-scorecard
Last night, #sinedie finally happened in #Indiana.
Personal note. After the endless special sessions on #abortion and #trans athletes last year it feels like there's been no rest or relief. This entire period of my life has been a dark tunnel.
And this year's session was the worst I've ever experienced. Abuse from anti-#lgbtq and pro-life campaigners in the hallways. Cruelty in committee hearings and on the floor.
It's been traumatic and I'm glad it's over.
