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by Diana Hadley 
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, …
by Diana Hadley 
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 …
by Phillip Goodchild 
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. …
by Mary Blackburn 
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 …
by Mary Blackburn 
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 …
by Diana Hadley 
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. …
by Diana Hadley 
Photos: Mary Blackburn, IFCL Earth Care lobbyist, attended Organization Day at the Indiana Statehouse to meet with legislators and other environmental lobbyists. Members of the Indiana General Assembly were sworn in, and the two caucuses shared their priorities with the public during the traditional Organization Day, Nov. 22. Additionally, leaders of the committees were …
by Mary Blackburn 
We have had requests for more information about the election. At one time, local newspapers provided in-depth coverage prior to elections, but as more and more newspapers struggle to have the staff to do that, we all struggle to know our candidates. One excellent source is The Indiana Citizen, a nonpartisan, non-profit platform dedicated to …
by Diana Hadley 
All In 4 Democracy will host a webinar next Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. The webinar will provide important updates on what’s happening with election issues and administration from the national, state and local perspective and take questions. Here is the registration link. Webinar Registration – Zoom Speakers from CCIN, the League of Women …
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