State Senator | District 4

Rodney Pol

Minority Caucus Chair
Senator Rodney Pol
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.

State Senator | District 4

Rodney Pol

Minority Caucus Chair

About Senator Pol

Senator Rodney Pol

Elected

2021

Occupation

Attorney

Education

Juris Doctor Degree, Indiana University in Indianapolis

Acknowledgements

  • First Latino candidate elected to the Indiana State Senate
  • Fellow, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development

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    Lives in Chesterton with his wife and two children

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    Thanks for tuning in to Week 11 of Pol’s Polls!This week, we are discussing House Bill 1041, which would prohibit transwomen from participating in women's collegiate sports.I want to keep YOU updated and get YOUR input in a respectful and thoughtful way.To learn more, watch my video below! Comment below with your thoughts and perspective!See the bill here: iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/hous ... See MoreSee Less

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    Recently, the Town of Porter signed resolutions opposing legislation proposed by the Republican supermajority in the Statehouse. The Town Council signed multiple resolutions opposing significant cuts to municipal property tax revenues, Senate Bill 355 pertaining to changing their elections, and House Bill 1461 which looks at turning our highways into toll roads. Hoosiers are watching and seeing ... See MoreSee Less

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    Today in Appropriations Committee, we heard testimony on HB 1001 the State Budget. Testimony included proposals for new revenue sources to add funding for vital programs. Many of the agencies are facing cuts without replacement funding sources. One potential source is the legalization of cannabis which could bring between $20M to approximately $119M per year in revenue. I look forward to talkin ... See MoreSee Less

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    Welcome back to Week 10 of Pol’s Polls!This week, we are discussing House Bill 1114, authored by Rep. Alex Zimmerman and sponsored by Sen. Eric Koch, which would enhance penalties when you commit a vehicular crime and have never received a valid driver's license.I want to keep YOU updated and get YOUR input in a respectful and thoughtful way.To learn more, watch my video below! Comment below yo ... See MoreSee Less

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    This Monday, in the School Funding Subcommittee, we heard testimony about K-12 funding in our state. I am deeply concerned about the proposed cuts—eliminating $320 million from traditional public schools over the next two years while allocating $330 million to voucher programs. School choice should be about expanding opportunities for all students, not shortchanging the nearly one million Hoosi ... See MoreSee Less

    Senators Qaddoura and Pol Raise Concerns About K-12 Education Funding - Indiana Senate Democrats

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    INDIANAPOLIS – The Senate School Funding Subcommittee convened for its biannual meeting to discuss K-12 education funding, including the impact of current policies on traditional public schools and ...
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    Welcome back to Week 10 of Pol’s Polls!

    This week, we are discussing HB 1114, authored by Rep. Zimmerman & sponsored by Sen. Koch, which would enhance penalties when you commit a vehicular crime and have never received a valid driver's license.

    Watch my video and comment below!

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    Today in Pensions and Labor, we heard testimony on HB 1289 which deals with employment social enterprises. I’m a proud co-sponsor of this bill, which will expand access to work-based learning and transition job programs for individuals who struggle to reenter the workforce.

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    Huge thanks to Chuck Roberts, the President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media for this interview. I am very proud to be a part of legislation like SB 409, 463, & 497 that help combat the issues families face while they raise their children in Indiana.

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