Indiana Legislative Oral History Intitiative Indiana Historical Bureau

Peggy Welch served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1998 to 2012. In this interview, she discusses her time as a conservative member of the Democratic party, her role in key healthcare legislation, and the 2011 Indiana Democratic walkout in response to the "Right to Work" legislation.

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Russell Stilwell served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1996 to 2010. In this interview, he discusses his life growing up in a working class family, his experiences during the Vietnam War, and having the longest commute in the Indiana General Assembly.

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Connie Sipes served in the Indiana Senate from 1997 to 2011. In this interview, Sipes talks about the complexities of her time serving a conservative democrat, her issue with partisan redistricting, and more.

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Billie Breaux served in the Indiana Senate from 1990 to 2006. In this interview, Breaux talks about her work on voting rights, making Martin Luther King Day a state holiday, and the debates regarding education which she served.

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Luke Kenley served in the Indiana Senate from 1992 to 2017. In this interview, Kenley talks about how state legislatures became more polarized, the Community Transition Program, and the 529 Plan.

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John Frenz served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1996 to 2004. In this interview, Frenz talks about the importance of running a good campaign, his work on property taxes, and listening to constituents.

(The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)