State Officials Tout Investments in Broadband, Mental Health Services in State Budget

Posted on Author Michael Gallenberger
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, State Sen. Eddie Melton, and State Sen. Mike Bohacek take part in the Northwest Indiana Forum’s legislative wrap-up panel in Merrillville Thursday.

Investments in broadband, mental health services, and help for those with intellectual disabilities are just a few of the accomplishments state officials are touting from this year’s legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Indiana is able to make several one-time investments, thanks to the state’s financial position.

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Sen. Bohacek Authors Bill to Restrict Local Governments from Defunding Police, Public Safety

Posted on Author Michael Gallenberger

It would become a lot harder for local governments to defund the police, under a bill authored by State Senator Mike Bohacek. Senate Bill 42 would prohibit local entities from cutting budgets for police, fire, or other public safety services, unless there’s a revenue shortfall or the property tax levy is reduced.

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