Vaneta Becker on National Adoption Month

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    State Sen. Rodric Bray
    Celebrating National Adoption Month
    During the month of November, we celebrate National Adoption Month — a time to honor the love shared in adoptive families and raise awareness of the importance of adoption.

    In recent years, Senate Republicans have championed laws that support families who open their hearts and homes by way of adoption.

    Some goals of these recent laws include helping more families afford the cost of adoption and encouraging more families to consider becoming part of Indiana’s adoption system so more children find their forever homes.

    To learn more about what Senate Republicans have done in recent years to support and promote adoption in Indiana, click here.
    Local Communities Awarded More Than $3.3 Million in Road Funding
    Local communities will receive more than $3.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG).

    In Senate District 50, the following communities received grants:

    • Boonville received $1,495,985.14;
    • Elberfeld received $73,192.11;
    • Evansville received $729,809.30;
    • Tennyson received $205,230; and
    • Vanderburgh County received $809,506.40

    The CCMG program helps improve local infrastructure and plays a key role in keeping Indiana’s economy strong, and I applaud our local leaders who have taken advantage of this excellent opportunity.

    To learn more about the program and view the full list of communities receiving matching funds, click here.
    Apply for Energy and Heating Assistance

    With winter fast approaching, some Hoosiers may be concerned about how they will afford to pay steeper utility bills.

    The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority‘s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time, annual benefit to help eligible Hoosiers with home energy payments.

    Applications for the program are open and will be accepted through April 14, 2025. If eligible, applicants can expect to hear back in about 55 days.

    Some utility providers also offer payment assistance for customers. To view a map of providers, click here.

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