Phil Goodchild, Deb Goodchild, Diana Hadley, Clark Hadley and Mary Blackburn met with Rabbi Dr. Aaron Spiegel in early February to discuss our mutual concerns about housing issues in Indiana. We were impressed with the work the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliiance (GIMA) was doing to lobby for better lives for all Hoosiers and offered IFCL …
The Great Okefenokee Swamp is in danger from Titanium mining. In the New York Times, Margaret Renkl shares about the wonders and importance of the Okefenokee to Georgia, Florida and all of us who care about habitat loss and its destruction of God’s ecosystem. “The Okefenokee is one of the great natural wonders of this …
IFCL Gave Testimony in favor of HB1138 which passed second reading with a unanimous vote. The Indiana Friends Committee stands in support of HB 1138 because our children are our legacy. As parents and community members, we want all children to reach their full potential and be thriving and healthy Hoosiers. For children, exposure to …
Use the link below for writing contest instructions. https://bit.ly/IFCL2023
In addition to students from Indiana high schools, state senators and representatives, IFCL Creation Care advocate Mary Blackburn shared information to support legislation to address climate change issues at the Indiana Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb.1. Coverage by TheStatehousefile.com is covered in the link below. https://www.thestatehousefile.com/politics/high-school-student-activists-push-for-environmental-change/article_1f747d10-a26b-11ed-a22b-9b6bb4605614.html Mary Blackburn’s remarks are printed below. Hello, I am Mary Blackburn, …
The atmosphere was electric despite the wintry conditions outside, as activists and renewable energy industry representatives assembled inside the Statehouse for the fifth annual Renewable Energy Day (RED). Organized by Solar United Neighbors of Indiana (SUN), with over 20 co-sponsors including Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation, the event was a significant draw for legislators and …
Christine Glaser, Faith In Place, and Mary Blackburn, IFCL, combine forces to lobby for Conservation Day. Indiana Conservation Alliance (INCA) hosted Conservation Day at the Statehouse. Tables were set up on the 3rd floor of the Atrium and representatives of the Alliance were available to answer questions and guide volunteers to meet with their legislators. …
Happy New Years, Friends! The IGA starts tomorrow and we are waiting for all the bills to be filed to keep you up to date on Creation Care concerns. Two bills to know about: SB 33 concerns “Solar panel decommissioning and disposal” will be closely watched. SB 91 sets standards for annual inspection of confined animal …
IFCL wishes everyone an enjoyable Christmas blessed with good health and special time with family and friends. It’s also the time of year when state legislators reach out to assess their constituents’ stands on issues through mailings. It’s important to respond to those opportunities to be heard. If the wording of questions isn’t clear, use …
Diana Hadley, IFCL Clerk, presents an IFCL “Legislator of the Year” award to Senator Ron Alting, R-Lafayette. IFCL appreciated Senator Alting’s willingness to sponsor a climate bill encouraged by West Lafayette High School students. Although the bill did not pass, a version of it will be introduced again in 2023, and IFCL will support it. …
Input your search keywords and press Enter.