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Gov. Holcomb is expected to ask the legislature to review hate crimes legislation at tonight's State of the State Address. Photo: IN.gov

Gov to Push Hate Crimes Law at State of the State

January 15, 2019 News & Public Affairs, WFHB Local News Features 300 Views

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Rep. (D-Bloomington) Matt Pierce was on Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code, which was directed to look into passing hate crimes legislation. Gov. Holcomb is expected to push Indiana’s Republican-dominated legislature to pass a hate crimes bill, during tonight’s State of the State address.

Rep. Pierce speaks with News Director Wes Martin about Gov. Holcomb’s address.

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