Maureen Bauer

Many were victims before they were offenders

I recently toured the LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility, Indiana’s only juvenile facility for girls. Before I went, I asked constituents what questions they wanted answered.... Read More

A failed opportunity to protect the Hoosiers that protect us

This legislative session, Indiana followed Washington, D.C.’s worst instincts of cutting vital public safety protections while claiming fiscal responsibility. Firefighters across our state are now more vulnerable.... Read More

We have to protect those who protect and serve us

Each January, we honor Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. While there are certain inherent risks involved in a career as a first responder – risking your own health while using the very tools intended to keep firefighters and our communities safe should not be one of them.... Read More