News Releases

Media Advisory: Goode to present government transparency and accountability bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lance Gideon, Press Secretary

Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221

MEDIA ADVISORY
Goode to present government transparency and accountability bill

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2025) – State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) will present Senate Bill 382 to the Senate Committee on Local Government during its Jan. 30 meeting at the Indiana Statehouse. The bill proposes the creation of a local oversight board to ensure transparency and accountability in managing county resources for potential school improvements should funds become available. Key stakeholders will join Goode to provide testimony in support of the legislation, highlighting its importance for Vigo County’s future.

"While it is my name on the bill, SB 382 reflects a tremendous bipartisan collaboration and team effort for the potential greater good of Vigo County," Goode said. "I want to especially thank the leaders of Vigo County, City of Terre Haute, the school corporation and the business community for coming together and working for the advancement of this proposal to state policy makers."

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.

WHO: State Sen. Greg Goode
            Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer
            Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce President Kristin Craig
            Vigo County School Board member Amy Lore
            Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun
            Saturn Petcare COO Andy Volkl

WHERE: Indiana Statehouse, Room 233
                200 W. Washington St.
                Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Members of the media are encouraged to attend. Speakers will be available for interviews immediately following the hearing.

To view a livestream of Thursday's hearing, click here.

-30-

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) represents Senate District 38, which
includes Vigo and Clay counties and a portion of Sullivan County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.