Policy With A Purpose
Hosted by Rene Frances and Dana Black, Indiana based Policy With A Purpose gets you the non partisan facts about bills and new policy about to be enacted. We all need to be involved. Get involved behind the right things for the right reasons.
Episode 1 : Who We Are
Before we get into the Bills and Policy discussion, a quick introduction. Just who are we?
Before we get into the Bills and Policy discussion, a quick introduction. Just who are we?
Episode 2 : SB 337
Study of ethnic history
Requires the study of ethnic and racial groups to be included as part of each school corporation's high school United States history course.
Study of ethnic history
Requires the study of ethnic and racial groups to be included as part of each school corporation's high school United States history course.
Episode 3 : Bias Crimes
Bias Crimes Legislation is not a new topic by any means but it is moving through the Senate and House with a new vigor. Dana, Rene and Guest Stephanie Quiring talk history, need, current legislation, and explain how you can make your voice count.
Bias Crimes Legislation is not a new topic by any means but it is moving through the Senate and House with a new vigor. Dana, Rene and Guest Stephanie Quiring talk history, need, current legislation, and explain how you can make your voice count.
Episode 4 : Redistricting
Redistricting has traditionally been done every 10 years, but there is new legislation that wants to change that. Dana and Rene will explain the new bills, the current state, and answer the questions about why its necessary at all.
Redistricting has traditionally been done every 10 years, but there is new legislation that wants to change that. Dana and Rene will explain the new bills, the current state, and answer the questions about why its necessary at all.
Episode 5 : Foster Care
Dana and Rene talk about Foster Care then ins and outs of being a foster parent and a child in the system. Debunking some myths, giving you resources, and talking about the bills is legislation affecting foster kids and foster parents.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Dana and Rene talk about Foster Care then ins and outs of being a foster parent and a child in the system. Debunking some myths, giving you resources, and talking about the bills is legislation affecting foster kids and foster parents.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Episode 6 : Pharmacy Robbery
SB 170 and HB 1312 both are bills moving through the General Assembly that are in response to the increase in pharmacies being robbed. Are they the answer. Rene and Dana talk about the issues from all sides the pharmacist, the client, the robber, and the systems involved so you can voice your opinion to your legislators.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
SB 170 and HB 1312 both are bills moving through the General Assembly that are in response to the increase in pharmacies being robbed. Are they the answer. Rene and Dana talk about the issues from all sides the pharmacist, the client, the robber, and the systems involved so you can voice your opinion to your legislators.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Episode 7 : Health Care
Just because Healthcare got defeated once doesn't mean it won't continue to be a topic of concern that will require your input in the future. Dana, Rene, and Rylin Rodgers talk the ins and outs of Health Care as it stands today.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Just because Healthcare got defeated once doesn't mean it won't continue to be a topic of concern that will require your input in the future. Dana, Rene, and Rylin Rodgers talk the ins and outs of Health Care as it stands today.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Episode 8 : Renewable Energy
Why should you care about energy bills in Indiana? With the increased use of solar, wind, and other alternative sources this can be a hot button discussion in your household.Dana and Rene will give you a little more understanding of SB309.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Why should you care about energy bills in Indiana? With the increased use of solar, wind, and other alternative sources this can be a hot button discussion in your household.Dana and Rene will give you a little more understanding of SB309.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Episode 9 : Education pt 1
Education bills always have many opinions. Whether it's taxes, pre-k, istep, or higher education it can be different to understand the impact with so many people involved. Rene, Dana, and special guest Shawn Denny discuss education topics to help you have a better understanding of what your options are.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting the episode.
Education bills always have many opinions. Whether it's taxes, pre-k, istep, or higher education it can be different to understand the impact with so many people involved. Rene, Dana, and special guest Shawn Denny discuss education topics to help you have a better understanding of what your options are.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting the episode.
Episode 10 : Education Pt 2
Education is so important that we couldn't just leave it to one episode. Part 2 of Rene, Dana, and guest Shawn Denny discussing the policies that are education in Indiana.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Education is so important that we couldn't just leave it to one episode. Part 2 of Rene, Dana, and guest Shawn Denny discussing the policies that are education in Indiana.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
Episode 11 : Wrap Up
The Indiana legislative 2017 session has ended. Dana and Rene wrap up this season by talking about what we saw, what changes were made, and what we expect in 2018 for the State House.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.
The Indiana legislative 2017 session has ended. Dana and Rene wrap up this season by talking about what we saw, what changes were made, and what we expect in 2018 for the State House.
Special thanks to the Antelope Club for hosting this episode.