'Uber' Holcomb Vanishes as Hate Crimes Bill Watered Down
February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
First-term Governor Eric Holcomb made passing a bias crimes initiative a pillar of his legislative agenda. In January, Holcomb carved out a serious position for himself in the hate crimes debate, claiming he would play an 'uber' role in lobbying the legislature. On Tuesday, members of his own party gutted a Senate proposal that included specific protections for gender identity . . .
First-term Governor Eric Holcomb made passing a bias crimes initiative a pillar of his legislative agenda. In January, Holcomb carved out a serious position for himself in the hate crimes debate, claiming he would play an 'uber' role in lobbying the legislature. On Tuesday, members of his own party gutted a Senate proposal that included specific protections for gender identity . . .