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Join the Campaign for Hoosier Families— a strong public voice for children and families in need |
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Impacting legislation
Educating the public
Conducting policy research
Mobilizing grassroots efforts |
Work with other concerned citizens on issues that are critical to the health and well-being of Hoosier families, issues such as—
- Energy assistance
- State funding for emergency shelters
- Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)
- Predatory lending
- Funding for food and nutrition programs
- Health care
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By working together, we CAN make a difference for Indiana families!
In its first year, the Campaign for Hoosier Families has accomplished:
- Extension of the State Earned Income Tax Credit to 2011
- Passage of the Homeowner Protection Act, state legislation that protects low-income homeowners from predatory lending.
- Laying the groundwork for Indiana to help low-income families with their heating bills.
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YOU can be an advocate for Hoosier families! The Campaign educates its members on effective advocacy techniques.
Communicating with legislators
Send a well-written, brief thank-you note.
Be concise and to the point.
Be willing to compromise.
State reasons why you support or oppose the bill.
Be courteous and use proper titles.
Personal visits, phone calls, U.S. mail, and e-mail are all effective.
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Sending letters to the editor
Refer to recent news article.
Keep your letter concise.
Don't criticize political leaders by name.
Give your credntials and contact information.
Say thank you.
Get feedback before submitting.
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Know your legislators and their contact info
State: www.in.gov/legislative/legislators
State Senate 800-382-9467
State House 800-382-9842
U.S. Senate: www.senate.org
U.S. House of Representatives: www.house.org |
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If your faith calls you or the members of your organization to serve the least among us, the Campaign for Hoosier Families is an opportunity to put your faith into action. Join with others to speak up for low-income Hoosier families. Individuals may also join!
To join—
Click here to view or print a brochure (in pdf format) about the Campaign, which includes a membership form,
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Click here to sign up for legislative alerts
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Send an e-mail to Campaign for Hoosier Families.
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Federal Legislators: Contact Information
The Honorable Richard G. Lugar
Web site: lugar.senate.gov
E-mail: senator_lugar@lugar.senate.gov
Phone: 202-224-4814
Fax: 202-228-0360
306 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-1401 |
Sen. Lugar’s Indianapolis Office
Phone: 317-226-5555
Fax: 317-226-5508
1180 Market Tower, 10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
The Honorable Daniel Coats
Web site: coats.senate.gov
E-mail through web site
Phone: 202-224-5623
Fax: 202-228-1820
493 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-1404 |
Sen. Coat's Indianapolis Office
317-554-0750
FAX: 317-554-0760
1650 Market Tower, 10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
Rep. Todd Rokita (R - 4th District)
Web site: rokita.house.gov
202-225-5037
236 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1405 |
Rep. Rokita's District Office:
765-838-3930
Fax:765-838-3931
337 Columbia Street
Lafayette, IN 47901 |
State Legislators: Contact Information
PHONE
Indiana Senate: (317) 232-9400 or (800) 382-9467
Indiana House: (317) 232-9600 or (800) 382-9842 |
MAIL
Indiana State Senate or Indiana House of Representatives
200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis IN 46204 |
E-mail or to determine who your elected officials are:
www.in.gov/legislative/legislators |
AREA STATE LEGISLATORS:
Rep. Tim Brown - h41@in.gov 1-317-232-9762
Rep. Sheila Klinker h27@in.gov 1-317-232-9644
Rep. Randy Truitt- h26@in.gov 1-317-232-9606
Senator Ron Alting – s22@in.gov 1-317-232-9494
Senator Brandt Hershman – s7@in.gov 1-317-232-9471 |
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Federal Legislators: Contact Info
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2012 Legislative Wrap-Up
In the 2012 session of the Indiana General Assembly, we were able to influence legislation for poor families and children, sometimes preventing harmful legislation from being enacted:
• HB1007 –Drug testing of TANF recipients. We worked with other Human Service advocates to successfully prevent this bill to test recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
• HB 1141—Home Energy Assistance. While this bill got changed in the Senate to provide a funding mechanism, the end result was more money for Low Income Home Energy Assistance which equals the amount of state sales tax on utility bills paid with LIHEAP. That’s nearly $30 million to keep low income Hoosiers warm and safe.
• SB 344—Taxation. This bill proposed to sunset (end) the successful state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) which we won in 2002 and increased to 9% of the federal credit in 2008. Ending this credit could have cost low income Hoosier workers $100 million. This was sent to a summer study committee, preserving the credit for now.
• HB 1143—An Indiana state tax credit for child and dependent care. Currently, Indiana is one of only 14 states which do not have one. This bill would have provided $8.4 million to working families to help pay for child or dependent care that they need in order to enter or remain in the workforce. We did not get this bill passed, but hopefully we can address in issue in the summer study committee on tax credits.
We worked with Bread for the World to impact federal legislation regarding the poor & hungry. The Director of Social Justice Ministries participated in the National & State Conferences, was quoted on a national telephone call with Rep. Ryan, and videotaped a story about LUM’s VITA program which was featured on national websites.
We continue to monitor the federal budget situation and how proposed cuts would hurt vulnerable people.
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