Early voting is in progress! I’d highly encourage anyone who can to vote early—lines are shorter, and it’s just as easy and secure. Follow the link below to find your polling locations. indianavoters.in.gov

Every Hoosier deserves clean, safe water. Last session, I voted in favor of HB 1313, which requires healthcare providers to offer lead screenings to young children. Catching lead exposure early is crucial, and will help many Hoosier kids live longer, healthier lives.

Indiana has the 3rd highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S. We clearly must do better. I supported HB 1140–now a law passed with bipartisan support—that extends postpartum Medicaid coverage. This helps make sure that women get the care they need for as long as they need.

So many veterans serve faithfully and selflessly and return to a lack of support and services. I co-authored SR 38, which aims to address the gaps in service for veterans and ensure that anyone who has honorably served has the resources they need to thrive in Indiana.

As we move into colder months, be sure to see if you’re eligible to receive rent/mortgage and utility assistance. Bills can start to pile up this time of year—hoping this helps save families some money! nipsco.com/bills-and-paym…

I was proud to support the bipartisan HB 1002 in the last session, which allocated money to pay down our teacher pension debts and phases in tax cuts. The bill is also based on triggers, allowing us to ensure our economy is strong before we allocate resources.

Early voting ends on Monday at noon! Be sure to get out and make your voice heard at the polls. nwitimes.com/news/local/gov…

If you’re still waiting on your taxpayer refund, make sure to visit the Indiana Department of Revenue’s website. A reminder that single eligible filers should have received $325 in total—joint filers should have received $650. wfyi.org/news/articles/…