Organization Day for the 2009 General Assembly took place on November 18 at the State House.  The 100 State Representatives who were elected November 4 along with the 25 State Senators who were elected November 4 have been sworn in.

This is going to be a very difficult session for the 150 Legislators.  There will be tremendous pressure to increase government spending from special interest groups and local government.  Any substantial increase in spending could result in a tax increase in the near future.  Additionally, there will be another attempt to pass a Constitutional Amendment to protect marriage between one man and one woman.  The Republican Senate has passed this measure repeatedly but the House under the leadership of Democrat Pat Bauer refuses to even permit the other 99 Representatives to vote on the Amendment.

 Now is a good time for Hoosiers to  contact their Representative and Senator to let them know their position on issues of importance to them and their family.

The Legislators return to the State House on Wednesday, January 7, 2009.

The November 4th General Election will be here before you know it!  Hoosiers need to vote and they need to cast an informed ballot!
 
Statewide, Congressional and Legislative Races!
Hoosiers will be voting for the following offices:

Governor
Lt. Governor
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Attorney General
All 9 Congressmen
All 100 State Representatives
25 of the 50 State Senators

Important Issues to be Decided by Those Elected November 4th!

Individuals elected on November 4th will be working on, debating, and in many cases voting on many issues of importance to all Hoosiers.  Some of those issues at the state level will include:

• A new 2 year, multi-billion dollar state budget
• Potential tax increase
• Educational choice initiatives to help insure every child has the opportunity to get a first class education
• Constitutional Amendment to protect marriage
• Protecting churches from taxation and government control
• Protecting the sanctity of life

 Where Do The Candidates Really Stand On The Issues?
Advance America will once again prepare non-partisan Voter Guides prior to the November 4th Election on the offices mentioned earlier so Hoosiers can cast an informed ballot!  You can order a Voter Guide for your family TODAY or a quantity for your church, business, organization, or neighborhood.  Order your Voter Guides at www.AdvanceAmerica.com.

Individuals who are running for statewide office, the Indiana General Assembly, Congress and for local office are asking you to vote for them Now is the time to contact the candidates and ask them where they stand on issues of importance to you and your family.

To find out who is running in your area, contact your county clerk’s office.