Republicans’ handout for the wealthy

In Indiana, the Republican Party will weaponize outrage around 'socialism' while engaging in it for the state's wealthiest. An updated budget proposal released today expands school voucher opportunities for a household of four making approximately $250,000 yearly, nearly 400% more than the federal poverty level. Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) released the following statement on voucher expansions.

“At the beginning of session, I called for a hand up for all Hoosiers,” GiaQuinta said. “This budget is a handout for the state's wealthiest families and individuals. Most people think that state subsidies go to the poor, but in the GOP supermajority they go to top-earners.”