Bauer: Governor’s speech “same, sad refrain that does nothing for Hoosier families”
“At a time when so many are looking to the state for help, our governor’s only response is to continue to endorse a plan that will result in fewer jobs at lower pay in unsafe workplaces: ‘right to work for less,’” said Indiana House Democratic Leader B. Patrick Bauer of South Bend, following the governor’s final “State of the State” address. Read Bauer’s full statement here.
Bauer lists a few things you won’t read in governor’s new book
Indiana House Democratic Leader B. Patrick Bauer outlines a few painful realities the governor chooses to ignore in his new book.
Proposal would give Hoosier motorists relief from soaring gas prices
Indiana House Democratic Leader B. Patrick Bauer from South Bend issued a statement on a proposal from House Democrats to give Hoosier motorists relief from soaring gas prices by cutting gas taxes by 40 cents.
Indiana State Legislature enters final week of 2011 session
During an eventful week, members of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus continued to focus on the deadline (April 29) by which we must get our work done here at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. April 29 is just a week away, and there is no reason why we cannot get everything done by then.
Plan to keep Indiana kids from drugs gaining legislative support
A plan authored by State Rep. Shelli VanDenburgh (D-Crown Point) to keep young people from purchasing devices that can be used to smoke marijuana and other drugs is quietly making its way through the Indiana General Assembly.
Riecken warns that Senate Bill 473 could lead to I-69 tolls
Gov. Mitch Daniels would gain the sole authority to turn most of the Interstate 69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville into a toll road, thanks to legislation now working its way through the Indiana General Assembly, according to State Rep. Gail Riecken (D-Evansville).
Indiana House Democrats successful in tempering radical agenda
An energized public was able to derail or modify the most extreme parts of an extreme agenda that threatened the future of Indiana’s middle class, according to Indiana House Democratic Leader B. Patrick Bauer (D-South Bend). Bauer issued a statement as members of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus returned to the Statehouse in Indianapolis for the final month of the 2011 legislative session.
