State Senator | District 4
Rodney Pol
Minority Caucus Chair
Proudly Serving District 4
Indiana Senate District 4 encompasses portions of northern Porter County including Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Porter and Portage as well as portions of LaPorte County including Michigan City and Westville.
Elected
2021
Occupation
Attorney
Education
Juris Doctor Degree, Indiana University in Indianapolis
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Lives in Chesterton with his wife and two children
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The combined effects of Senate Bills 1 and 518 will be harmful to the local governments across the state. These bills will hit our communities at a time when federal programs that help the working class are being cut. I remain committed to working on these bills to ensure Hoosiers see relief without crippling our local communities. Read more below: tinyurl.com/5er77bbv
Today in the Appropriations Committee, we heard testimony from the members of Governor Braun's cabinet on their priorities. The Department of Education testified on their priorities for teacher compensation, learning improvements and voucher programs. I turn my attention to the departments' priorities, especially with vouchers, as I believe vouchers have concerning implications for the state of
Today, the Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 1478, a bill that I sponsor, regarding the pro bono legal services fee. These services provide vital legal support to people that need them most. HB 1478 aims to remove the provision that requires the legislature to continuously approve the allotted funds. This would then ensure continued funding for attorneys and would help sustain access to fre
I would like to take the time today to highlight a part of my district that is very dear to me, as well as to the state: the Indiana Dunes National Park. I am inspired by the recent outpour of support by the community in response to federal cuts to National Parks across the nation. The Indiana Dunes have been at increased risk each year, and now, more than ever, deserve protection and recogniti
Thanks for joining us again for Week 9 of Pol’s Polls!![]()
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This week, we are discussing House Bill 1515, authored by Rep. Bob Behning and sponsored by Sen. Brian Buchanan, which would allow charter schools a permitted use in all zoning districts. This would bypass the standard approval process that includes zoning and building board review, as well as public input.![]()
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