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Healthcare
4.00
Economics
4.00
Candidate Name
Ian G Richardson
District
State House District 79
Values
Grade
Values
Party
Democrat
Experience
Challenger
Grade
Democracy
3.67
Accessibility
4
Governance
4
Cost
Choice
4
X
Freedom
Voting
4
3
Community
4.00
A
Overall Grade
Education
3.67
Affordability
Equity
Opportunity
4
4
4
Environment
Public Safety
Inclusion
4
4
4
Stability
Funding
Belonging
4
4
3
Notable Information
Candidate Name
Candidate for:
State House District 79
Democrat
Challenger
Notable Information
MADVoters Survey Responses
Healthcare: The Big Beautiful Bill is projected to cut $31 billion from Indiana’s Medicaid funding, including almost $13 billion in hospital funding, over the next decade. What will you do if elected to ensure healthcare affordability and access given these changes? (Source: Indiana Hospital Association)
I will work to pass a single payer system that all Hoosiers will have either as a stand alone insurance, or as a supplemental insurance that works with existing private insurance. To reduce out of pocket costs to zero.
Economics: AI and data centers are having a huge impact on jobs and communities across the nation, particularly in Indiana. What is Congress’s role in addressing this developing technology? What action will you take to hear and represent the concerns of Hoosiers on this topic?
Economics: Dozens of AI data centers are planning to come to Indiana, drawn by the state’s “business-friendly” reputation. How should Indiana manage these large industrial site proposals and their potential impact on communities? (Source: Citizens Action Coalition)
They need to pay for their own infrastructure. That includes being able to generate their own power. Recapturing their heat energy and storing it in thermal batteries to generate their own power or help their neighbors. As well as work with municipalities instead of steam-rolling them. We need to make sure they also generate their power cleanly. I also want to put in regulation to force noise mitigation so they're not rattling our eyes. If they recapture their heat and re-use it, there is no need for evaporative cooling.
Education: Describe your stance on the Department of Education and its role in education administration, funding, and protections for students with disabilities.
Education: Since 2012, Indiana has spent over $5.5 billion in taxpayer dollars on charter schools and the private school voucher program. If elected, would you support or oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to funding private schools and charter schools? Why or why not? (Source: ICPE)
I don't agree with the voucher program for charter schools. If I could I would reverse that. I will increase spending on education, but it won't be to increase spending on the voucher programs.
Democracy: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge or threat facing our democracy right now? If elected, what will you do to help overcome this challenge or threat?
The biggest threat is apathy. Most people are happy with things getting more difficult so long as they have what they need. While those further down the line are being squeezed out of existence. This can not stand, a house divided can not stand. We must get everyone involved, and not just in voting. We really need to teach people how their government works. Because many people, simply do not know the highs or lows of how things work.
Community: Describe your stance on ICE and its role in immigration enforcement and detention.
Community: What role or responsibility do local and state governments have with regards to immigration enforcement?
We don't, that's not typically a part of our jurisdiction, and nor should it be. The Federal government regulates interstate commerce, and that should include immigration enforcement.