State Senator Karen Tallian

Real Ideas, Real Jobs: Proposals for Indiana’s New Economy

Real Ideas, Real Jobs: Proposals for Indiana’s New Economy Tallian announces legislative package focused on entrepreneurship and small businesses Today State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage) announced the “Real Ideas, Real Jobs” package of legislative proposals aimed at spurring business activity and...

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Tallian Offers Common Sense Proposals to Support Indiana Schools

Tallian Offers Common Sense Proposals to Support Indiana Schools Wants to increase local control, cooperation over directing funds to the classroom State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage) announced a package of proposals today that will provide more local control for school funding decisions and help Hoosiers...

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Census Data Advisory Committee Reviews Redistricting Proposals

Census Data Advisory Committee Reviews Redistricting Proposals Tallian emphasizes merits of implementing independent legislative redistricting commission The Census Data Advisory Committee met Friday, September 17 at the Statehouse to begin its review of plans to redraw legislative and congressional districts....

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Summer “Recess” is Not Summer Vacation for State Senate

Summer “Recess” is Not Summer Vacation for State Senate During the next several months, I will serve on numerous committees which will study important issues. State Budget Committee: The next legislative session requires the creation of a new two-year budget. This fall, state agencies will make...

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Tallian Reappointed to Unemployment Insurance Oversight Committee

Tallian Reappointed to Unemployment Insurance Oversight Committee Senator reappointed to six interim study committees including review of state budget Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) upon recommendation by Senate Democrat Leader Vi Simpson (D-Ellettsville), has reappointed State Senator...

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State Senator Tallian Announces New Laws Effective July 1

State Senator Tallian Announces New Laws Effective July 1 State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage) announced today that a number of new state laws will become effective July 1.The Indiana General Assembly approved 115 new laws this year, many of which will become effective July 1. The changes in state law...

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Steelworkers Award Tallian with Tommie Blaylock Award

Steelworkers Award Tallian with Tommie Blaylock Award The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local #104 awarded State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage) today with the Tommie Blaylock Award for Outstanding Leadership. The award is given each year to those who help promote and support the rights of...

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