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These esteemed groups have already proudly endorsed me. With the primary just one week away, I look forward to earning your support. Vote Sen. Michael Griffin - Indiana Senate District 1! #INSenateDistrict1 #VoteMichaelGriffin #INPrimary

Our district has received $2 million in Community Crossings grants! This is a great chance to improve our roads and build important infrastructure connecting us to all of Indiana. We are already an economic hub and tourist draw—this investment is an opportunity to build on that!

From June 10 through Aug. 5 at Garfield, Riverside, and Washington parks, the Safe Summer program will take place. This program will teach youth a multitude of activities or possible hobbies. wfyi.org/news/articles/…

I was honored this morning to be one of the four recipients of the 2022 @ISTAmembers “Friend of Education” award and be recognized for my support of public education alongside my colleagues Senators Melton, Yoder, and JD Ford.

🚨HOOSIER VOTERS: Early voting for the May 3 Primary Election is still open! Voting early allows you to make your voice heard on your time. Click the link to find your location: in.gov/idr/hoosiers-v…

I joined Indiana Youth Institute for their State of the Child presentation to learn more about issues like child poverty, foster care, and mental health & education services. Hoosier kids have faced many new challenges in recent years, and have adapted with maturity and empathy.

If you live in District 29, please join @JD4IN29 on Saturday at Eagle's Crest for a community cookout and tree giveaway!

I'm glad to see Hoosiers already turning out in greater numbers than in 2018 to cast their ballot! 1/ chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-t…

Hoosiers have been ready for Indiana to legalize cannabis for years now, with more than 80% supporting legalization in some form. Today, I want to acknowledge my predecessor Karen Tallian for being the first Indiana lawmaker to introduce a cannabis bill. wthr.com/article/news/l…

You still have several days left to apply to vote by mail for this year's primary election. You can visit: bit.ly/38sAfFy to apply for an absentee ballot or to find information about early voting.bit.ly/3uR3U3N

After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Indiana residents in my district made it clear that they wanted to see more accountability and transparency in our criminal justice system. I've also heard from law enforcement about the desire to build community trust. 1/

"We had the opportunity to talk about student mental health in the 2022 legislative session," Ford said. "We had the opportunity to talk about bullying and harassing students. Child care costs are expensive. (1/2) wrtv.com/news/politics/…

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I applaud the states working to address high gas prices and bring relief to residents. At the end of the 2022 session, my Senate colleague @TimLanane introduced a bill amendment to eliminate the gas tax for Hoosiers, but his measure was not accepted. 1/ indianasenatedemocrats.org/lanane-porter-…

While we debated legislation like HB 1134 this session, critical problems like the teacher shortage went unaddressed. We must make investing in education a priority during the next budget session, (1/2) wthr.com/article/news/e…

I was honored to stand beside community leaders yesterday to honor the public service of our former State Senator, Frank Mrvan. For decades, he was a dedicated voice for Hoosier families and children, veterans and businesses. nwitimes.com/news/local/gov…

Today is the last day to register to vote before the May 3rd primary election! I encourage everyone to take an active role in exercising their civic duty by participating in the democratic process to elect public servants. indystar.com/story/news/loc…

Libraries around Indianapolis are offering free seeds to residents who would like to start their own gardens. If you're interested in growing your own food, consider checking out seeds from one of the participating library branches. wthr.com/article/news/l…

I want to thank Governor Holcomb for his veto of HB 1041. We agree on many of the reasons why this legislation is unnecessary. The Governor rightly points out that "It implies that the goals of consistency and fairness in competitive female sports are not currently being met. 1/3

I was so happy to support this bill, which extends Medicaid coverage up to a year after pregnancy. This means new Hoosier mothers and their babies will have access not only to pregnancy and post-natal care but to things like dental and health services too. nwitimes.com/business/healt…