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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

She has a baby in the NICU, lives in rural Indiana, and currently has a budget of $10 for gas. The stories we hear from Hoosiers stay with us long after the focus groups and interviews are over. Together, we are working to build a better Indiana - for everyone.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

If we want to improve postpartum health, let’s stop being one of the only places in the world that doesn’t offer #paidfamilyleave. Proud to make the case at this week’s public health interim committee hearing.

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Elise Gould @elisegould.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The labor market continues to soften, according to the latest #JobsReport out this morning from the BLS. Payroll employment grew only 22,000 in August and revisions now show employment losses for June (-13,000). Over the last three months, job growth has slowed to just 29,000 on average. #EconSky

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Olivia did an amazing job making federal budget words easier to understand. Now, can you successfully complete the challenge? -with thanks to @centeronbudget.bsky.social and Results for their great resources

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

At a maximum of $390/week, our unemployment benefits leave Hoosiers who lose a job through no fault of their own financially strained - and that means mortgages/rents don’t get paid, medical bills pile up and grocery budgets are cut. Time to address #unemployment.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Proud to join other consumer advocates for this important conversation about #medicaldebt.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Representative Vanessa Summers received a "Champion of Economic Opportunity" award from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute last week. Representative Summers lifts her voice to hold her colleagues in the statehouse accountable to the most vulnerable – including mothers & young children.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

What did #TeamInstitute do today? -Worked w/ partners on #paidfamilyleave advocacy plans -Prepped a #strategicplanning session for a local #CommunityActionAgency -Wrote a sign on letter re harmful adult ed funding freeze -Finalized our #medicaldebt trainings & Olivia brought strawberry shortcake.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Almost a week ago, #TeamInstitute analyst Ashley Phillips attended the bill signing for SB 409, which gives parents job-protected leave to attend IEP and truancy meetings. Huge thanks to State Senator Rodney Pol Jr. for championing this bill.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

“Every doctor’s appointment, prescription, & therapy session is a reminder of the overwhelming & taxing obstacles that must be navigated to stay alive. When will our #healthcare system start putting humanity over revenue?” -Institute Policy Fellow Roshawn Neal

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Good morning from Community Day @ the Statehouse! Tim Brown is kicking things off with an overview of where we are in the session (just passed half time).

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

My computer and I are both slow starting up today. #daylightsavings

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Passing HB 1174 means Hoosiers will be trapped in even larger, longer loans - some of which would be considered criminal loansharking under current law. Tell your legislator TODAY that you stand with Hoosiers and against financial drains:

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Stop the Explosion of Predatory Lending in HB 1174

Predatory lenders are back in the statehouse asking for an incredible array of new loans that violate our criminal loansharking law and will shackle Hoosiers to long-term, damaging debt. Urge your…

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The Newborn Tax Credit, SB 497, helps our households and our state by providing a $500 refundable tax credit for households earning up to 720% of the Federal Poverty Level, giving new Hoosiers the ABCs they really need: A Better Chance to thrive. Urge your legislators to sign on:

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Action for Community Action: Share Your Story

Community Action Programs play a vital role in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable residents across the country. These programs include senior support services, Head Start, energy assistance…

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Our newest research report, which highlights the experiences of Hoosiers after they have lost their jobs, finds that many households experiences domino-effects after unemployment. Read the full report as well as our suggested policy solutions at buff.ly/4kiyN96

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Newborn tax credit passes the senate unanimously! We are glad for this positive “baby step” to close out the first half of session.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Monday deadline for signatures ahead of a key vote! ⬇️

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

👏 Statehouse Update: Medical Debt 👏 No-one should be garnished into poverty, have their credit wrecked, or lose their home because they got sick. We were so excited to join others in committee to support SB 317.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We agree! Similar fight going on in Indiana and today we saw bipartisan opposition to moving forward without stronger regulations. Also tipping your lender? Let’s not go down that road…

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Follow @incap.bsky.social to keep track of our push to create a newborn tax credit in Indiana.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Across the state, Hoosier families are united! We want our children to thrive. And what better way to make that happen than with a #NewbornTaxCredit to welcome new children into this world? #Babies #Hoosiers #Indiana #Indianapolis #TaxPolicy #Budget #Newborn #Toddler #Parenting

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

A paid family and medical leave program would be an amazing step forward in Indiana. Grateful we have policymakers working hard to have that conversation.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Thrilled to see all the support for making it possible for Hoosiers to keep their heads above water when dealing with #medicaldebt.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

“Because we’re classifying [these] products as outside of the scope of Indiana’s lending laws, they are not subject to rate caps, fee limits, or our criminal loansharking statute... the fact that there is no limit whatsoever on the charges for these products is an extremely concerning omission.”

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

🚨Statehouse Update🚨 We are alarmed that legislators are considering a new “payday advance” bill that has NO limits on fees, introduces “tipping” to the world of financial services, & contains lots of loopholes to block transparency about these companies & their products.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🔔 Statehouse Update 🔔 Excessive paperwork shouldn’t stand in the way of a parent’s ability to ensure their kids have food. We happily joined @FeedINsHungry, @uwci, @cacindiana, @NASW_IN, @ShepherdIndy, @IndyHunger in support of SB 529, which passed 7-2 out of committee today.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

“Hoosiers recognize the importance of putting family first, and want the next generation to have opportunities to prosper.” Read more from our latest commentary in the Indiana Capital Chronicle:

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Child tax credit is one way to aid Hoosier families • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Despite political divisions that attempt to sow discord, we all have a similar goal: the security and well-being of our families.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Excellent news for a policy wonk and advocate.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

“Hoosiers recognize the importance of putting family first, and want the next generation to have opportunities to prosper.” Check out commentary on state child tax credit options from Olivia & Zia, #TeamInstitute, in today’s @indianacapitalchronicle.com.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

🔔 Statehouse Update 🔔 On Thursday, Dr. Lauren Murfree, #TeamInstitute, testified in opposition to SB 2, which would set arbitrary caps and time limits on participation in the Healthy Indiana Plan while also adding more paperwork burdens.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🔔 Statehouse Update 🔔 Today, we testified in opposition to SB 123, which would cut the maximum number of weeks someone could receive unemployment benefits by up to 12 weeks.

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Senator Deery is presenting on a bill to establish an affordable loan option as an employee benefit for state employees. When workers are financially secure, they can give their best on the job.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy New Year from #TeamInstitute! Be sure to check out our policy priorities for 2025 on our website at buff.ly/4emm7d2, and stay tuned for progress and ways to get involved by signing up for our email list: buff.ly/40BramM

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Are you reading Olivia’s (our tax and budget policy analyst) blog posts? If you live in Indiana, you should be! How our state collects and spends money matters. Don’t miss another one: institute.incap.org/what-you-can...

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Indiana Institute for Working Families (IIWF) invitation to take action

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Erin Macey @erinmaceyin.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Paid family leave tops school choice, immigration, abortion, and more as "very important" issues to be addressed on the 2024 Hoosier survey. #paidleave #timematters www.bsu.edu/news/press-c...

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