House Democratic Leader responds to Braun agenda

House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) released the following statement today regarding Governor-elect Mike Braun’s recent agenda announcement: 

"From lowering health care costs to increasing teacher pay, there are some agenda items from Governor-elect Mike Braun that House Democrats will be fully onboard with. 

 "Unfortunately, his plan has no mention of childcare expansion or universal pre-K, and too much emphasis on expanding the school voucher program. If we want to bolster Indiana’s economy and provide our children with a better future, it starts with childcare and access to early education. 

 “We in the House Democratic Caucus look forward to working across the aisle this session to get results for Hoosiers and will work with Governor-elect Braun to make Indiana the best state it can be. While there is common ground, we will continue to push the majority party toward real results; not simply band-aid solutions to the very real problems too many Hoosiers are facing every day.”