Ross Thomas

Drug Policy

If we legalize the possession of cannabis across Indiana the state’s ag and business communities will have the opportunity to create another revenue stream for the Indiana General Assembly; we’ll create a lot more good-paying jobs -- and compete with surrounding states in the process; all Hoosiers - including veterans and seniors - will have access to the therapeutic benefits of cannabis; Indiana can deliver a solid punch in the fight against the opioid epidemic; and, legalization is another opportunity to expunge criminal records of Hoosiers who were arrested for simple possession. Learn more

Education

We need to respect public school teachers, pay them what they deserve and fully support their collective bargaining rights. We must give our public school teachers and administrators the resources they need to offer our kids a positive learning experience, with less focus on standardized testing and more focus on actual learning. Learn more

We must end the failed policy that gives tax dollars to private charter and voucher schools, which push profits to investors while failing to deliver on the promise of a high quality education- all the while weakening our public schools and lowering education standards. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

We need to insure that everyone that works in our state can earn a living wage. Things like "Right to Work" and the repeal of the Common Construction Wage are just two examples of a state government that promotes policies that keep wages low. We need to reverse those policies and stop our race to the bottom when it comes to wages. Learn more