INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) issued the following statement on yesterday’s announcement of 2025 interim summer study committee topics for the Indiana General Assembly:
“Yesterday’s announcement was a mixed moment. While I’m proud of the work we’ve done to raise the issue of soaring utility rates in Southwest Indiana, I’m disappointed that our bipartisan effort to formally study this crucial topic was not selected.
“Still, this is far from the end of the road. I’m pushing to serve on the Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications study committee because our region, and the state as a whole, deserves answers, action and a plan forward. I remain committed to ensuring that Southwest Indiana has a voice at the table.
“In my first legislative session, I worked hard to build relationships and credibility while envisioning a future for Indiana that welcomes all forms of energy aligned with our state’s five core pillars for energy: reliability, resilience, stability, affordability and environmental sustainability.
“As always, I will continue to advocate for transparency, affordability and progress, and to make sure that the concerns of Southwest Indiana are heard and addressed.”
The resolution from Wednesday’s Legislative Council meeting outlining the assigned topics can be foundhere.
