Market Uncertainty Trump’s tariffs are creating chaos and uncertainty in the U.S. economy. A notable rise in steel tariffs is resulting in higher grocery prices based on the costs of cans and other packaging. Fireworks retailers in NWI are facing…

Veterans Under Fire DOGE cuts are wreaking havoc on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Extreme budget cuts have resulted in massive layoffs affecting a quarter of federal employees, many of whom are veterans. Protests have erupted nationwide, with veterans fearing…

Stop Mass Shootings The AR-15 rifle has become America’s most dangerous weapon, frequently used in mass shootings, with at least 10 of the 17 deadliest incidents involving its use. Despite its association with tragic events and ongoing debates about gun…

Hunger in Our Community Funding cuts to the USDA are taking their toll on Indiana farmers and food banks across the state. Indiana will lose $27.5 million that would have been used by high schools and food banks to purchase…

Cures in Crisis The Trump administration’s budget cuts to medical research is having devastating repercussions. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world. It is responsible for lowering deaths from heart disease…

Danger in our Skies Over 400 FAA employees were laid off as part of the DOGE federal worker reduction plan. Prior to the firings, FAA officials had warned government officials that the agency was already understaffed and stretched thin. Ever…

Stop the Destruction of our National Parks Due to DOGE’s extreme budget cuts, our national parks have been forced to layoff thousands of workers. The remaining workers have been left to do their jobs without necessary supplies such as toilet…

America in Crisis – FEMA Funding Cuts As natural disasters cause more and more damage every year, republicans are leaving Americans without a safety net. Recent DOGE cuts have eliminated a third of the full time workers from the payroll.…

Hoosiers Under Attack Republican cuts to Medicaid will have devastating effects on families across Indiana. Programs that our area residents rely upon every day are being deeply impacted. Over 180,000 Hoosiers will now lose their HIP and CHIP health insurance.…

Protect Indiana Children from Devastating Budget Cuts Republican lawmakers are systematically dismantling public education. Governor Braun’s new property tax cut will decimate public education funding in every community across the state.  Braun slashed $87 million from our Lake County schools…