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"Gov. Mike Braun said there could be 'consequences' — and his state could miss out on 'benefits' — if Indiana doesn’t go along with the GOP’s 2026 scheme." www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Pixelated or not, this post makes a great point. 🙂

We cannot dare to be silent or complacent in the face of this frontal assault on free speech. We, the People, deserve better.

What we are witnessing is an outright abuse of power. This administration is attacking critics and using fear as a weapon to silence anyone who would speak out. Media corporations — from television networks to newspapers — are capitulating to these threats.

If Biden made a gaffe this egregious and embarrassing it would be front page news in the New York Times. But now it's just Trump being Trump!

Rep. Mrvan is doing great work!

 As we take up Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations and agriculture legislation, I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure all of our farmers get the support they need to continue their essential work.

Spoke on the House floor yesterday to highlight my recent meeting with Northwest Indiana farmers and members of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Growers Association.

Here’s your 219 News Now for September 18, 2025. Daifuku completes $35 million expansion in Hobart. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot.

WATCH: “While you were distracted, 51 Republicans in the Senate voted against releasing the Epstein files — If we can’t come together to protect our children, what are we doing?” On TikTok, betshannah calls out senatorhagerty @marshablackburn & co for their disgraceful cover-up

#Pinks #ProudBlue I’m going to start posting constitutional amendments that I feel are especially important for our current political situation.

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The Dept. of Education has pulled funding for programs in 8 states that support students with both hearing and vision loss. A staffer at one program says he was told the Trump admin. took issue with 2 words on the grant application: “transition" and “privilege": www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Michigan City hadn't won at Valparaiso since 2007. Zaire McKinney's big game helped get the Wolves a big win.

This is what the Indiana Republican controlled legislature has done. @lpcdems.bsky.social indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/04/s...

A strong statement from Sen. Thom Tillis.

This doesn't seem to be an idle threat. Landau is responding to people reporting posts on X with an image suggesting that they'll put permanent black marks in peoples' files or even seek to strip visas from people who "made light" of Kirk's assassination. Another betrayal of the First Amendment.

The RDA Board of Directors voted Thursday to create the Northwest Indiana Land Development Entity.

AOC: Whether it is a member of congress, whether it is the President to assume and assert and cast blame when the FBI has failed to even apprehend the assailant, is absolutely an irresponsible action.

Join us tomorrow for our Salute To Labor! Purchase tickets through the link provided. We're excited to see you there! secure.actblue.com/donate/salut...

Welch: As someone who lives in a red state, let me just tell you what MAGA supermajorities get you. We're 50th in education. The worst in the whole country for women to live. We're poorer, worst health care. And if you look at the bottom ten states, they are all MAGA supermajorities.

You’re saying that telling your constituents they don’t need healthcare because they’re gonna die anyway isn’t winning politics?

BERMAN: End EV credit- underwater. Boost Medicaid work requirements- underwater. Increase border wall spending- underwater. Increase detention center spending- underwater. End solar, wind incentives- underwater. Reduce SNAP benefits- underwater JOHNSON: I'm not buying it. Polls can be manipulated

For your safety

If you've been following my reporting and stories from the ground in Iowa, you would know that Iowa will flip seats. This had a lot to do with the anger at Trump, but mostly with the organizers doing the hard work on the ground. Contest every seat. Run everywhere. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

I am calling on the Gov to honor Gov. Holcomb’s letter of intent regarding the MC Prison. Keeping this facility open is a short-sighted decision. The taxpayers have already invested more than $1.2B in the new Northwest Correctional Facility to replace it. Read more below.

The cryptocurrency mining facility in Merom, Indiana is situated next to a coal-fired power plant and is one of the largest electricity users in the Hoosier Energy service area. Its primary energy source is from burning coal.

War is still raging in Ukraine. Measles outbreak. US cities under siege. Gas, coffee, grocery prices are all up. No tax on tips. Value of the US dollar down. Radioactive shrimp? Millions thrown off health insurance while the plague makes a comeback... And still no Epstein files.

This would directly threaten representative Mrvan, of our own 1st district, and representative Carson of the 7th. What can we do? 🌊 Register to vote, or double check your registration. 🌊 Reach out to friends and ask them to do the same. 🌊 Stay tuned, and vote when we're able. United we stand.

Michigan City, Indiana Tuesday, September 2 Pack the Data Center Vote

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-1st, will host two Community Conversations in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District on Wednesday, Aug. 27 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Woodland Park Community Center, Sycamore Hall, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage. 5 to 6 p.m.: Lincoln Community Center, 2450 Lincoln St., Highland.

Yesterday in the Courts & Judiciary Study Committee, we discussed medical debt. Too many Hoosiers have mountains of medical debt after a health crisis. I’ll keep working on legislation to protect families & ensure hospitals provide clear financial help options. #INForAll

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Job Fair Calendar: www.in.gov/.../upcoming... DWD Transition to Work Resources: www.in.gov/dwd/job-seek... *This is not an endorsement on any particular job, company, work place, or wage.

City of Michigan City Job Board: michigancityin.gov/jobs/ City of Chesterton Job Board: www.chestertonin.org/Jobs.aspx City of Portage Job Board: www.portagein.gov/Jobs.aspx Town Planner Job Board for Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland Area Jobs: www.townplanner.com/event/503663/

Many Hoosiers are still struggling to find good jobs, while employers across NWI are eager to hire. To help bridge that gap, I’m sharing resources, including job boards, upcoming fairs & workforce transition programs that can connect Hoosiers with these opportunities.

Our health care system is close to collapse. Not enough doctors, nurses or dentists. Costs are skyrocketing. Trump’s legislation will cause hospitals, nursing homes & community health centers to cut back services. We need a simple, universal system: Medicare for All.

The playbook of demagogues like Trump is to protect the Oligarchs by dividing us up based on race, religion, place of birth or sexual orientation. They want us to hate each other while they laugh all the way to the bank. Don’t fall for it.

Hey @lpcdems.bsky.social please come out and support #MCFightsOD Please share....

It’s unbelievable we are being asked to believe this outrageous bullshit.

🎉 Join us for the LaPorte County Young Democrats Beach Bash on Friday, August 22, 2025! 🌊 Come out for an evening of fun, networking, and great vibes by the water — open to all who support youth civic engagement. Don’t miss it!

Brushing off foreign interference in our judicial process is not something fitting for the highest office in our country. The President of the United States should defend those states, not open the door and step aside.

📣 Join us for our annual Salute to Labor event on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6–9 PM CST at 2001 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN! We're proud to welcome Congressman Frank Mrvan and Indiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian! 💪🌹 #SaluteToLabor #IndianaDemocrats #LaborStrong

Concentration Camp Atterbury is expected to open next month right in the middle of Rep. Jefferson Shreve's district, and he's said nothing. Meanwhile, there are 38 affordable housing units for every 100 low-income Hoosiers. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SPREAD THE WORD! www.mobilize.us/progressived...

Medical debt can be a life sentence. I supported SB 317 to protect Hoosiers from wage garnishment & credit hits. Now, learn your rights: IN Community Action Poverty Institute & Health Foundation of La Porte are hosting virtual workshops. wbiw.com/2025/07/17/i... #INForAll

WATCH: “If you don’t think that’s a concentration camp you’re out of your f*cking mind… He’s a dictator thug.” Hunter Biden goes off on Trump’s deportations to foreign gulags, with harsh words for Dems who try to appease his immigration policy. Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBbk...

"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says bases in Indiana and New Jersey can house detained immigrants without affecting military readiness — a step toward potentially detaining thousands of people on bases on U.S. soil." apnews.com/article/ice-...