Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute

We lift up stories, statistics, and studies to change public policy so that Hoosier families can achieve and maintain financial well-being.

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Today, Lauren and Lindsay are at the Capitol advocating to ensure that every Hoosier can take care of their health without landing in crippling #medicaldebt. #TeamInstitute

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More #PolicyRocksDC26! Becca left #paidleave rocks last week - this week, Erin left calls to #stoppredatorylending and #protectcfpb. #CAD2026

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👀 Look at these consumer advocates asking for a 36% maximum APR, to call Earned Wage Access what it is - a payday loan app - and fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. #ProtectConsumers #CAD2026

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Why the smile? Tonight, I’m having dinner w/ #consumeradvocates from across the country.

Consumer advocates can calculate APRs, will cross swords with well-funded lobbyists, & fight fiercely to protect people who struggle with rising costs.

Tomorrow, we head to the Capitol.

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Policy Fellow Rebecca had a creative idea on how to spark policy conversations:

“I created “policy rocks’ & placed them near D.C. landmarks w/ messages & artwork, & on the back “Post Me: #PolicyRocksDC26.” I hope people feel inspired to learn more about #paidleave policies!”

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😀 We love hearing back from the people who participate in our research interviews and other studies. Did you know that our team at the Institute regularly engages with Hoosiers all across the state through surveys, interviews, and focus groups?

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This week, Olivia and Rebecca are attending a #paidleave convening in Washington, D.C. where Olivia served on “The Road Ahead: Next Wins Discussion” Panel. All across this country, we all want to see more wins on #paidleave in the years ahead!

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Thanks to Zoe Reed and Indiana Daily Student for explaining the recent changes to SNAP and what we're hearing from Hoosiers in our focus groups.

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The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana provides important context around eviction processes in Marion County in their new report (https://t.co/mYLyLA6jYg) for instance "forum shopping" that landlords in Marion County do to avoid certain township courts when filing evictions.

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Policy Analyst Lauren Murfree had a wonderful time at the Indiana BoS CoC Spring Development Day Conference! #Housing
#IndianaHousing
#HoosierHousing

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☹️ Are you disappointed? We sure are.

‼️ Today, state legislators gathered to announce the selected topics for interim study, but left critical issues off the list.

➡️ You can - and should - ask policymakers what they intend to do about these issues.

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No person should have to take out a credit card to meet their healthcare needs. Medical debt is haunting Americans, and our lawmakers need to act to protect constituents. #medicaldebt #consumerprotections #healthcare
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We want to thank Governor Braun for this expansion of parental leave for state employees to include foster placements, and also to reiterate that ALL Hoosiers deserve the ability to care for their families when it matters most.

Read more: https://t.co/U7m1PIPM6O

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Last CHANCE! #Applications for the Advisory Council of members with lived experience of financial hardship that shapes the work of #TeamInstitute are due tomorrow! Be sure to get yours in at https://t.co/P5Xssj1RBz

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⛽️ Another day, another update to Indiana's gas taxes. We're breaking it down for you!

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Whatever YOUR reason, thank you for voting!

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Now accepting #applications for the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute’s Advisory Council, which guides and supports the Institute's work activities. We welcome new members with lived experience of financial instability. Apply today at: https://t.co/P5Xssj1RBz

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Just dropped post cards at the statehouse urging the legislature to study family leave policies on behalf of many organizations that believe Time Matters…to workers, to families, to health, to financial security, and to future generations!

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🛍️ Attention Small Business Owners 🏬

Time Matters is a coalition working to increase access to paid family & medical leave benefits in Indiana.

We invite you to complete a brief survey telling us about your experience with employees' needs for leave: https://t.co/RgNJrANjEd

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👉️ Reasons we need the legislature to study AI-workforce impacts this summer.

On the National Skills Coalition blog: "If AI hasn’t affected your job yet, it will soon. But AI won’t affect every job in the same way..."
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