Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.

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State Representative Randy Novak from District 9, who serves northern La Porte County and eastern Porter County. Representative Novak discussed his background as a 33-year career firefighter who retired as fire chief, his 11 years on the La Porte County Council before being caucused into the State House in October 2022 to replace Representative Pat Boyd, and his upcoming election for his first full term. They covered his approach to building relationships with colleagues across the aisle, his work on utility costs and data center regulations, concerns about public school funding compared to charter schools, and his successful legislation increasing stipends for volunteer firefighters from $200 to $500 annually. Representative Novak also shared his perspective on current political issues, including his belief that claims of discrimination against white males are "100% BS" and an excuse to maintain the status quo, while expressing frustration with national political developments and their impact on state legislation.BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay