Past Newsletters

I’m calling for an end to ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility. I invite you to join me and special guests ACLU of Indiana and the Indiana Organizing Project for a report on the conditions at this facility – where two men died in ICE custody and at least 800 individuals have been denied medication.

In April, I visited Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, IN, where hundreds have been detained by ICE.

Indianapolis is still dealing with the aftermath of historic flooding. My heart goes out to the families and neighbors of those who lost their lives or suffered injuries in this disaster. We’ve seen damage to homes, streets, and personal property, but we’ve also seen our community rise up to do what we do best – coming together in times of crisis to help those in need.

As our community prepares for the long path ahead for recovery, here’s what you need to know:

My annual Job and Resource Fair is here! Join us Wednesday, August 12, from 10am to 2pm at the Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center. 

One year ago, Donald Trump signed a bill into law that made historic cuts to health care and food assistance.

Data centers have been a hot topic – for good reason. Neighbors in Martindale Brightwood, Irvington, and across the country have adamantly opposed AI data centers, citing noise and environmental concerns, plus the potential for utility bills to rise. 

Housing costs are crushing families across America. Whether you're trying to buy your first home, find an affordable apartment, or keep a roof over your family's head, housing has become too expensive.

In 1865, Unions soldiers – many of whom were Black – brought news to Galveston, Texas: “In accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” 

President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation had been in effect for more than two years, but the news had still not reached enslaved Americans in Texas. Today, 161 years later, we celebrate the long fight for freedom, and the people who so bravely fought for it – and continue to fight. 

Here’s how I’ve been fighting for you in Congress:

A check on Trump’s war in Iran: 

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution to end Trump’s war in Iran.

Trump’s illegal war has caused gas prices to skyrocket and put our brave service members at risk. This isn’t about politics – it’s about the Constitution and returning war-making authority to the people. This war has made our country less safe, risked a broader regional war, and raised costs for American families.