Coming Soon to Your Couch: Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Meetings. We hear people say all the time, “I’m not interested in politics.” To which it can be replied, “Well, that’s really too bad, because politics are interested in you!” In Indiana, we have a system in which elected politicians draw the legislative district maps …
by Phillip Goodchild 
MEDIA CONTACT: Julia Vaughn, Common Cause Indiana, (317) 432-3264 or jvaughn@commoncause.org Diverse and Multi-partisan Group of Hoosiers Selected to Lead Citizens Redistricting Commission Today the All IN for Democracy coalition announced it has selected a diverse and multi-partisan group of Hoosiers to serve on the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC), a shadow commission that will …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Since 1972, IFCL has worked to translate our Christian values into legislative action and to help shape responsible decisions by our state government. What inspires us as people of faith about the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission is that second word: citizens. The ICRC will be a citizens’ commission, not a politicians’ commission. The ICRC process …
by Phillip Goodchild 
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, …
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