SHOT: Eric Holcomb describes his $1 billion global inflation relief plan as an “importance”
CHASER: Governor Holcomb and Indiana GOP have waited 36 days (and counting) to deliver relief to Hoosiers, delayed special session three times
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Republican Party for delaying the proposed relief payments to Hoosier families. Holcomb described the checks as an “importance” yesterday – but if that were the case, the Indiana General Assembly would get this done immediately. However, the relief been delayed *three times* and for 36 days and counting – all while Hoosier families are struggling to make ends meet during global inflation.
Instead, Governor Holcomb and the Indiana GOP have made their upcoming special session focused more on passing an extreme abortion ban. It’s likely they will put the will of 17% of voters ahead of creating a better future for Hoosiers across the state.
Indiana Democrats have provided plans to help combat global inflation. Statehouse leaders have repeatedly called on the state to pause its gas tax, which would provide immediate and direct relief to Hoosiers. And in Washington, Democrats like André Carson and Frank Mrvan supported policies that would ease the cost of goods for Hoosiers – including passing The Jobs Act, capping insulin at $35 dollars a month, and holding oil companies accountable for price gouging.
It’s simple: Democrats are delivering for Hoosiers while the Indiana GOP is dividing communities with an extremist agenda.
SHOT: Eric Holcomb describes his $1 billion global inflation relief plan as an “importance”
Governor Eric Holcomb: “Today’s inflation figures underscore the importance of providing Hoosiers with direct, meaningful relief. That’s why Gov. Holcomb has proposed returning $1 billion back to the pockets of Hoosiers where it belongs.”
CHASER: Governor Holcomb and Indiana GOP have waited 36 days (and counting) to deliver relief to Hoosiers, delayed special session three times
WFYI: “Republican legislative leaders are already backing Holcomb’s proposal and say they’ll work with the governor to meet in special session by the end of June.”
Fox59: “Indiana lawmakers have pushed back their special session to address abortion laws and direct payments to Hoosier taxpayers, Indiana Republicans announced Wednesday.
The special session was originally scheduled for July 6, but after coordination with Governor Eric Holcomb, House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray now plan to convene on July 25.”
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