Past Newsletters

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. I’m honored to join communities across the country in celebrating the history, immeasurable contributions, and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. 
 

IndyGo buses keep our city moving. That’s why I’ll continue to fight for federal dollars to important public transit projects like the Red Line, Blue Line, and Purple Line. 
 

When I talk to our neighbors, I often hear how the crushing burden of student debt makes it hard for people to build a future for themselves and their families. I am committed to reducing that burden. I’ll always fight to lower costs for families like yours, and I want to provide an update on recent developments.

In 2022, President Joe Biden announced a significant effort to cancel student debt for 20 million middle-class and low-income borrowers. Unfortunately, Republican appointees on the Supreme Court blocked President Biden from providing this relief.

Democrats’ Investing in America agenda is paying off for thousands of hardworking families. 
 
Thanks to legislation we passed when Democrats last held the majority, middle class Americans are benefitting from cost savings. Unfortunately, partisan politics and in-fighting has created a standstill in Congress this year. 
 
We have so much more work to do, but it’s important to acknowledge the programs that are making an impact right now so we can continue to invest in progress and invest in America. 
 

Each year, I fight to bring federal funding directly to Indianapolis organizations making a positive impact on our community. This program, called Community Project Funding, has helped our roads, our public transit, our schools, and our families.

This year, I’m proud to announce securing $10 million to worthy projects throughout Indianapolis. Our city is full of individuals and organizations making a difference – and this funding will boost their efforts and shape a stronger, more equitable place for all.

In March of 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” was signed into law. 14 years later, it’s still making an impact. 

Happy International Women’s Day and Women's History Month! Women have always shaped our society, but their accomplishments are often minimized or excluded from history. Women’s History Month is about highlighting and celebrating those successes, but it’s also about recognizing the ways women experience unequal treatment so that we can begin to make progress. 

Last week, Indy was more alive than ever as we celebrated the NBA All-Star Game and the importance of basketball to Indiana. With opportunities to get custom All-Star sneakers, attend concerts, and see an amazing art exhibition curated by GANGGANG, there was something for everyone.