Campaign News - Press Releases | Jul 24, 2023
Congressman Bennie Thompson to visit Gary for tour, fundraiser for Sen. Eddie Melton
GARY (July 24, 2023) – Democratic nominee for Mayor of Gary Sen. Eddie Melton and his team announced today U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district) will visit Gary on Tuesday, Jul. 25, joining Melton for a tour of the city and as a guest speaker for a fundraiser on behalf of Melton’s mayoral […]
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Campaign News - In the News | May 22, 2023
Melton Celebrates Economic Development Legislation Becoming Law
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, State Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary) joined Governor Holcomb for the ceremonial bill signing of his economic development legislation, Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 434. Senator Melton’s economic development bill leverages new gaming revenue coming online in FY 2026 with local matching dollars to do the following: Establishes the Lake County Convention and Economic Development Fund to […]
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