Senator Randolph on funding for the Gary Airport

Watch the video below to hear Senator Randolph discuss funding for the Gary Airport.

Senate Democrats’ comments from Feb. 1 “Right to Work” floor debate

Senate Democrats rallied one last time on Wednesday to speak out against the contentious “Right to Work” bill as it gained passage in the Indiana State Senate. With a vote of 28 to 22, House Bill 1001 was sent to Governor Daniels who promptly signed the legislation this afternoon. Click the links below to listen to Senate Democratic Caucus members floor comments in opposition to the legislation. (Read more about events of Feb. 1 >>)

SEN. SIMPSON: “Weeks and months from now I want you to ask yourself this question; Was it worth it?…”

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SEN. SIMPSON: “Right to work is a race to the bottom, it’s a downward spiral…”

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SEN. ROGERS : “There’s a different relationship between management and unions now and we don’t need to interfere…”

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SEN. SKINNER: “I don’t believe for a minute that companies are going to flock to Indiana…”

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Senate Democrats’ 2012 legislative priorities: jobs, education and voter protection

The members of the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus released their 2012 legislative agenda today, highlighting the pressing need to fuel job creation, strengthen early education and protect Indiana voters as their top priorities.  Below are a number of the key legislative initiatives Senate Democrats will carry in the upcoming session.

Download the full report (PDF)

Hear more from Senator Simpson: “Again this year the Senate Democrat Caucus has put forward a package of several bills laying out the priorities…” (00:39)

Download: Simpson.CaucusAgenda.121311.MP3

“We are Indiana” rally to defend the Hoosier middle class

Thousands of demonstrators arrived at the Indiana Statehouse mid-day Thursday asking for an end to numerous pieces of legislation that would infringe on worker rights and the needs of everyday Hoosiers. Senate Democrats joined their call to end the war on the Hoosier middle class, vowing to be their voice within the Indiana General Assembly.

The rally, “We Are Indiana,” brought workers from across the state.

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Senate Democrat Leader Vi Simpson noted that legislation offered during this session not only attacks labor unions but educators, women, and other groups representing working families.

 

SEN. SIMPSON: “They have called a war on the middle class…”

Download: Simpson.StandTogether.31011.MP3

SEN. SIMPSON: “There are two components of the middle class…”

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FULL AUDIO OF SEN. SIMPSON’S REMARKS: “From all over the state, we are your state senators…”

Download: Simpson.LaborRally.31011.MP3

State Senator Lonnie Randolph (D-East Chicago) said he was proud to see the outpouring of support for worker rights and middle class Hoosiers.

SEN. RANDOLPH: “I’m so overwhelmed and happy…”

Download: Randolph.WorkerRallyComments.031011.MP3

State Senator Tim Skinner (D-Terre Haute) referred to the rally as an incredible historical moment for Hoosiers.

SEN. SKINNER: “I just sent an email to my son-in-law who..”

Download: Skinner.WorkerRallyComments.031011.MP3

State Senator Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) noted the rally turnout as a symbol of positive change and an expression of solidarity for Indiana workers.

SEN. TAYLOR: “I think today was a perfect example…”

Download: Taylor.WorkerRayllyComments.031011.MP3

State Senator Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis) said she was happy to see so many Hoosiers join together and put their democracy to work.

SEN. BREAUX: “I’m looking forward to participating in the rally..”

Download: Breaux.WorkerRally.31011.MP3

State Senator Frank Mrvan (D-Hammond) was proud to see the outpouring of support for worker rights and middle class Hoosiers.

SEN. MRVAN: “It was a tremendous showing…”

Download: Mrvan.WorkerRallyComments.031011.MP3

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