Two Weeks In: An Update From The New Tallian Administration
Karen Tallian has hit the ground running less than two weeks into her term as Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. In just the last fortnight, our Party has begun to plan out a series of People’s Town Hall events across the state, with the first events scheduled for Saturday, April 12 in Bloomington and New Albany. You can RSVP and learn more at the links attached.
Karen has also set up an open application process for Democrats around our state to apply to be Deputy Chairs for our Party. Karen is determined to make sure our party welcomes all voices and that new people are given the opportunity to succeed. Apply here to be a Deputy Chair.
She also called most of our County Chairs this week. She had a goal to call every one of the County Chairs, and while she fell a bit short this week of reaching them all, she will be reaching out to even more of them next week. Karen has also spent the last two weeks building relationships with elected officials and other leaders across the state, including attending fundraisers and building a stronger network for our Party.
Where in the World is Diego Morales? This Time He’s in India, Not Indiana
After going missing from the public for 10 days, Diego Morales publicly posted that he is India. This is after Morales missed the budget hearing for his own office in the Senate last week. During that hearing, he made his staff defend the fact he was absent. His staff refused to state where Morales was and only said he was on an “economic development trip”.
Hoosiers want to know: was this really a taxpayer-funded vacation for the Secretary of State? Democrats are the only ones who have stood up for taxpayers against Morales’s antics. Earlier this session, State Rep. Ed DeLaney grilled Morales and proposed an amendment to cut any budget increases for his office, which was voted down by Statehouse Republicans.
Republicans seem content to fund Morales’s grift but Democrats are pushing back.
Each week, the State Party will highlight key policy from Democrats at the Statehouse or across the state. Democrats deliver a better future for Hoosier families, and we urge you to share this information with your networks.
This week, we are highlighting the work of State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn and Statehouse Democrats to legalize lifesaving fentanyl test strips. It’s an effort that Rep. Garcia Wilburn and Statehouse Democrats have led on for years. We’re happy to see the effort receive bipartisan support this session and make it to the Governor’s desk.
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People’s Town Hall Series
Join our first People’s Town Hall events in Bloomington and New Albany on Saturday, April 12. We’ll have Chair Karen Tallian and local leaders give updates and show how you can get more involved in the Party. We will also be encouraging folks to sign up for updates, learn how to volunteer, and how to best contact your representatives in DC.
Bloomington – Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
Bloomington City Hall, 401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404. SIGN UP HERE
New Albany – Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:30 – 5:00 PM ET
The Grand, 138 E Market St, New Albany, IN 47150 SIGN UP HERE
Click here to see other opportunities and party events near you.
Make Your Voice Heard! Submit Public Input on Upcoming Indiana Projects
GARY – Gary Public Transportation Corporation is holding a number of public meetings about changes to its services in 2025. Monday, March 31 at 2:30 PM CT at 5233 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN and on Monday, April 7 at 3:30 PM CT at the Merrillville Town Hall (7820 Broadway). Learn more here.
Upcoming Candidate Trainings
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Monday, April 7th from 6-7 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Developing Your Campaign’s Core Message. Register here!
INDems IN the News
- WRTV: Senate overturns overdraft fee limit despite opposition from consumer advocates
- WISHTV: Homeless Indy residents will lose access to emergency HUD, IHA vouchers
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana SOS publicly posts about India trip after 10 days away
- IndyStar: Secretary of State Diego Morales faces criticism for 10-day India trip. Here’s why he was there
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana Planned Parenthood affiliate opens virtual clinic
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: New document shows Indiana paid $900,000 for execution drug, but other details still sparse
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana lawmakers scrutinize Secretary of State Diego Morales’ fiscal affairs
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