After listening to the President’s lawyers opening arguments, I have three observations: They don’t contest the facts of Trump’s scheme. They’re trying to deflect, distract from, and distort the truth. And they are continuing to cover it up by blocking documents and witnesses.

I am proud to have voted to allocate these funds! If you know a small business owner in Monroe County Indiana, please help and share this information with them. Monroe County Board of Commissioners

I hope all of my Hoosiers friends are voting absentee in the upcoming primary. You can download the form at in.gov/sos/elections/…. I have mailed my form in as I want to keep my 91 year-old mother safe and healthy.

Celebrating one year as a Monroe County Commissioner. Thank you to everyone who made this possible and who continue to help me find my way.

Who are you protecting by wearing a mask? I’m wearing one for all of the essential workers who are out there serving us. #MonroeCountyMasks #WearItBtown

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I gave blood again today. There’s a huge shortage in our area, so if you are healthy and able, I urge you to do the same. You can register to donate at RedCross.org.

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It was an honor today to testify at an Indiana Senate committee in support of SCR 13, a resolution asking INDOT to name a bridge after fallen Monroe County Reserve Deputy James Driver. Thank you Senator Shelli Yoder for sponsoring the resolution & thanks Senator J.D. Ford for your support.

The Bloomington-Monroe County LVW is sponsoring a Legislative update January 22. You can register for this virtual event at lwv-bmc.org/legis-update.

A $10/mo. tax refund to working families is the bare minimum when faced with a $5 B tax surplus. It’s time we invest your tax dollars in you and your family: ✔️affordable child care ✔️free pre-K ✔️eliminate text book fees ✔️eliminate pink and diaper tax ✔️prescription drug relief

Another opportunity to get tested or vaccinated this week.

Monroe County offices closed on Feb 4. Deadline for local office seekers to file at Election Central has been extended to noon, Feb 7.

Monroe County Residents: You have until noon today to file for office. If you want to run for Precinct Chair or State Delegate, please complete the CAN-37 (forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?…) and get it to Election Central by 11:59 AM.

Tomorrow, Indiana's women lose a basic freedom when an extreme and cruel abortion ban becomes law. Women will suffer and some will die. This ban will damage our state. But we CAN fix this. Election Day, November 8, is where our power lies.

The majority of the time, members of the IN House and Senate vote with their party. Ask yourself, is your vote helping the super majority dismantle public education & eliminate women’s rights, or is your vote helping reinstate a balance of power & empowering Hoosier voices?

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Excited to announce that Nick Buffie (who I can't tag here because he's smart enough not to be on Twitter) has joined the PPI Center for Funding America's Future as our new Senior Policy Analyst! progressivepolicy.org/people/nick-bu…