Happy first day of Kwanzaa! May you carry the unity, light and joy of this holiday with you into the New Year.

Incredibly grateful for everyone in my life this holiday season. Wishing every Hoosier a blessed, prosperous and happy New Year!

With the 2024 Legislative Session upon us, I look forward to advancing solutions to health and equity concerns as the ranking minority member of the Senate Health and Provider Services committee. Here are my bills on health issues this year:

Black history is American history. That's why I filed SB42—which recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday. I'll fight to get this passed.

When inequality exists in healthcare, the outcomes are deadly. Dr. King knew that. As we honor his legacy today, I urge leaders around the nation to not just remember his words but live by them. I vow to do my part by continuing my fight for healthcare access for all Hoosiers.

Investing in: 🎒Universal pre-k 👩‍🏫Childcare providers 👨‍👩‍👧Paid leave for employees ➡️Would support a comprehensive childcare system for Hoosier parents that works from the time their child is born until they enter school.

Last week, the Senate Health Committee voted to end some unfair prior authorization practices by insurers. Let's also pass my bill, SB 41, to protect organ donors from harmful insurance practices.

BREAKING🚨 The Senate just announced that SB 52, which threatens the Blue Line & transit statewide, will be heard THIS THURSDAY. I'll keep updates coming. For now I hope you'll read and join my open letter urging my colleagues to protect transit. Sign on: indianasenatedemocrats.org/s46/

In memory of the millions of lives lost to the horrors of the Holocaust, I pause with the world today to remember the victims and survivors of a deeply grave chapter in world history. May we all recommit today to standing for justice against any form of bigotry or hatred.

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults are at risk of kidney disease. Please join the Indiana Department of Health and National Kidney Foundation for a free screening event at the Statehouse on 2/21 from 9A-12PM.

I joined my colleagues on a letter to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration about our deep concerns with the proposed Medicaid cuts. We cannot let our most vulnerable Hoosiers suffer and pay the price for a mistake outside their control.

Kidney health is an issue near and dear to my heart, and I always appreciate the annual Kidney Screening Day at the Statehouse. Thanks to all the volunteers and members of the public who participated today!

It's disappointing that SB 52 has advanced forward in the House. I know the people of Lawrence benefit greatly from public transit and the upcoming Purple Line will improve equity. We need more transit solutions to connect people with opportunities. bit.ly/3wC3WQz

Session is wrapping up soon! I encourage Hoosiers to check out some of the bills being considered this week. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/04/wit…

Happy International Women's Day! Our Caucus is so proud of our incredible women Senators and all our staff. We will continue fighting today and every day for equality and women's rights. 💪

It's an honor to be selected to receive the Civility Award this year. Being able to collaborate through differences is how we advance bipartisan solutions that help all Hoosiers live better lives in this state.

Today is equal pay day, which represents how long a woman must work on average into this year to earn as much as a man earned in the previous year. We must continue our fight for gender equality! npr.org/2024/03/12/123…