State Representative Robin Shackleford attended the November 21 IFCL Zoom meeting to receive the 2020 IFCL Legislator of the Year recognition and discuss possible issues for the 2021 Indiana General Assembly. In presenting the award, Diana Hadley mentioned Rep. Shackleford’s ability to listen to all the sides of an issue during Statehouse hearings and her …
by Diana Hadley 
Both of Indiana’s U.S. Senators, Vance Hartke, and Birch Bayh, attended a 1963 event in Stilesville, Indiana, a town of approximately 300 residents located on Highway 40. Imagine the kind of small town event that could have featured such important guests. Answer: the dedication of a new post office. Founded in 1830, Stilesville had a …
by Diana Hadley 
For some time now, at the end of each session of the Indiana General Assembly IFCL has recognized two legislators of the year. In keeping with our non-partisan approach to our work, we generally recognize a legislator from each party, as a reminder to the world and ourselves that no single party has a monopoly …
by Phillip Goodchild 
2020 provided many opportunities for Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation to study a variety of issues that affect Hoosiers and to work with legislators and coalitions to improve the lives of all Indiana residents. Phil Goodchild, Indianapolis First Friends, leads IFCL in a redistricting reform effort that continues into 2021. Our All IN for Democracy …
by Diana Hadley 
An opportunity to learn more about a redistricting reform effort in Indiana and contribute to that effort will take place soon. Check the link below and a guest column by Julia Vaughn, policy director for Common Cause Indiana for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/573023663616945/ Commentary: Put the Power Back Where it Belongs By John KrullTheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – …
by Phillip Goodchild 
As Hoosiers try to navigate the phased plan for reopening Indiana that Governor Eric Holcomb launched this week, a good place to find information is at backontrack.in.gov under “What’s Open, What’s Closed?” Western Yearly Meeting The board meetings scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020, are canceled, as well as the Administrative Council Meeting which had …
by Diana Hadley 
The Primary election date has been changed, and, because of health risks, many people won’t want to go vote at the polls. It’s likely that there will be fewer physical polling places than there have been in past elections, but it is important that all Hoosiers vote in the June 2 Indiana Primary Election. Therefore, …
by Diana Hadley 
Sometimes the effort to make a difference as bills travel through the Indiana General Assembly seems impossible, but Governor Holcomb’s veto of SB 148 sent a message that every message counts. According to a March 26, 2020, Indianapolis Star article, “hundreds of individuals and organizations representing senior citizens, African Americans, veterans, immigrants, domestic violence and …
by Phillip Goodchild 
SEA 229 will lead to loss of wetlands. Wetlands are important because they purify water, absorb excess water, and provide critical habitat for many species. Background: In the 1800s, Indiana’s wetlands were drained to make way for farms and towns. Only 10 – 15% of the original wetlands are left. In 2003, the legislature recognized …
by Mary Blackburn 
From my 46 years as an educator, I can remember many special moments, but one of the most inspiring was the Red for Ed rally at the Indiana Statehouse last fall. As I walked within a collective red mass of over 17,000 educators and others who came to support public education, I brushed away a …
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