Indiana State Representatives Archives

Even GOP Women Say Indiana’s Latest Anti-Abortion Bill, Now Headed To The Governor, Goes Too Far

Rebecca Lawrence March 10, 2016 Health Care, Women's Rights

Brian Bosma speaking at the Indiana Statehouse. Bosma said a ban on abortions sought due to a fetal defect would protect the constitutional rights of the unborn. (Michael Conroy, AP)

Controversial House Bill 1337 has advanced to Governor Mike Pence’s desk after a 60-40 vote in the Indiana House passed it on Wednesday. The bill is a comprehensive attack on abortion that many, even some staunch anti-abortion Republicans could not vote for because it goes too far. Others object to …

GOP Lawmaker Opposes LGBTQ Rights Because There Are No Special Laws For ‘Fat White People’

Adam Ciminello January 28, 2016 LGBTQ

Comparing the LGBTQ people to serial killers and pedophiles, Indiana State Representative Woody Burton (R) recently went on record as saying his opposition to equal rights for the LGBTQ movement stems from the fact that “fat white people” enjoyed no special rights. Via Raw Story: At a town hall event over …