Gov. Mike Braun is moving ahead with a special legislative session on Nov. 3 to address redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps, which many elected officials and Hoosiers oppose. According to Braun, the special session will also address Indiana’s tax code and new federal tax provisions.

The voice of the voter

Some elected officials have concerns that redistricting could suppress voter voice, specifically among minority communities.

“When you look at the two districts that are impacted and the two congressmen, Frank Mrvan, where I am, and Andre Carson in the Indianapolis area, you have a pretty sizable minority vote, whether it’s Black, Latino, etc.,” said Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) Chair Rep. Earl Harris, Jr. (D-East Chicago). “So, now we’re taking away the voice of voters t

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