Our Mission

EMPOWERING VOTERS • DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
Through
Education and Advocacy

Advocacy

We encourage informed and active participation in all levels of government.
Our Legislators make decisions that affect our daily life and the direction of our county, state, and nation.

Make your voice heard

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NONPARTISAN
We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-partisan Times | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

EDUCATION
We educate ourselves and our community about major public policy issues and candidates.
Impact On Issues 2022 – 2024 | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
The League is fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion - in principle and in practice - as central to the League's current and future success in engaging all people, organizations, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Indiana General Assembly - 3 branches

2025 Legislative Updates - Talk with your legislators

Click here to Register for 2025 Legislative Updates
Saturday at 9:30 to 11 AM on Zoom
January 25
February 15
March 8
April 19
Register for any or all sessions. After you register you will receive confirmation with a link to the meeting.

All representatives and senators for Brown, Johnson, and Monroe Counties were invited to talk about 2025 legislation and their priorities. Residents can ask questions about what they feel is important.
The Legislative Updates are co-sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County, Brown County, and Johnson County, and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.

https://catstv.net/m.php?q=14059
Two legislators talk with constituents about issues the 2025 IGA legislators will address.

How Indiana Ranks compared to other states

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana
Indiana needs legislators who want to improve Indiana’s rankings. Indiana has extremely low scores on natural environment and healthcare.

2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care | "Commonwealth Fund Indiana.pdf" (commonwealthfund.org)

2024 Indiana Election Calendar click here

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Johnson County

2024 IGA - Johnson County Legislators This document lists all of the Johnson County Legislators.

Johnson County is in 4 state Senate Districts:

SD 32 - Aaron Freeman [R]

SD 36 - Cyndi Carrasco [R]

SD 37 - Rodric Bray [R]

SD 41 - Greg Walker [R]

Johnson County is in 4 state House Districts:

HD 47 - Robb Greene [R]

HD 57 - Craig Haggard [R]

HD 58 - Michelle Davis [R]

HD 60 - Peggy Mayfield [R]

INDIANA

INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2025 The IGA 2025 Session starts on January 8. Visit the IGA website frequently for information about bills that are being considered or scheduled for voting.

Tips for talking to legislators

IGA Committees 2024 Legislators to contact while a bill is still in committee.

IGA | Bills for 2024 Session (in.gov) Full list of bills for IGA 2024 Session

Committees have a lot of power at the Indiana Statehouse: Here's what you need to know (wfyi.org) 1/3/2024

More information about 2024 Legislation here

Senators approve child care, prior authorization bills - Indiana Capital Chronicle 1/18/2024

Hoosiers’ Stances on Marijuana, Abortion Highlighted in 2023 Hoosier Survey Results | Ball State University (bsu.edu). 1/16/2024

These are the major education topics Indiana lawmakers expect to focus on in 2024 - Indiana Capital Chronicle 1/3/2024

Senate Republicans prioritize literacy, health in five-part agenda - Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana private schooling is growing, and vouchers are growing faster - Chalkbeat 1/4/2024.

Follow these bills:

IGA | Senate Bill 187 - Prohibition of free or reduced fares on election day (in.gov). Free bus rides on Election Day would stop under Senate Republican bill - THE INDIANA CITIZEN, author: Senator Gary Byrne, SD 47.
Indiana Statehouse: Lawmakers go after Indy this session - Axios Indianapolis: HB 1199, SB 133, SB 52
BILL TRACKER | MADVoters: Information about 2024 IGA bills that affect healthcare equity, education equity, Economic equity, principles of democracy, and community development.

Reliable Indiana news sources about candidates, legislations and issues:

Indiana General Assembly

TheStatehouseFile.com offers daily coverage of the Indiana Statehouse. The free Indiana news site is powered by the students of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism.

The Indiana Capital Chronicle is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to giving Hoosiers a comprehensive look inside state government, policy and elections.

The Daily Journal - News from Franklin, Greenwood and across Johnson County, Indiana. DailyJournal editors and reporters have been honored for outstanding design, investigative reporting and opinion page writing.

NATIONAL

U.S. Legislators

U.S. Senator for Indiana - Todd Young [R]

U.S. Senator for Indiana - Mike Braun [R]

U.S. Congressman - Greg Pence [R] representing Indiana's 6th District

Take Action:

Urge Congress to Address the Climate Crisis and Protect Our Youth | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Tell Congress That Equality Belongs in the Constitution | League of Women Voters (lwv.org) Senate Joint Resolution 4 [S.J. Res 4]

Take Action: Root Out Dark Money | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Tell Democrats and Republicans to Work Together on Voting Rights | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Increasing Voter Registration | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

LWVJC IN THE COMMUNITY

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We welcome everyone to be a member or attend meetings. All League activities promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Why join the LWV?

Problem solve with diverse individuals who are committed to democracy and have unique experiences and knowledge.
Increase personal knowledge and share information with the community about voting, legislators, legislation, and advocacy.
Expand personal leadership skills and coach members to be leaders.
Make new friends and have fun.
Gain real experience with the election process and to help people learn how to vote.
Promote bipartisanship and healthy conversations.
Support our democracy through education and promotion of civic engagement.

LWVJC Leadership Team

Spokesperson: Karen Lunsford

Secretary: Mary Kooi

Co-Treasurers: Jan Van Dyke, Gigi Shook

Communications: Tammy Smith

Environment: Dee Johnson

Membership: Karen Lunsford

VOTE411: Susan Jerger

Voter Services: Mari Kooi

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Next Steps

Build relationships among members and with the Johnson County community
Listen to ideas and questions from Johnson County residents
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Our Mission

EMPOWERING VOTERS • DEFENDING DEMOCRACY Through Education and Advocacy

2025 Legislative Updates - Talk with your legislators

Here are a few ways to preserve relationships and create joyful holidays

EMPOWERING VOTERS • DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
Through
Education and Advocacy