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Local entrepreneurs and small business owners are being pushed out of the communities they built, forced to compete in an economy that favors distant conglomerates over local businesses. In places like Southern Indiana, job growth is being held back by rising input costs, uneven market conditions, and a chronic lack of accessible capital.

The cost of doing business must come down to restore the stability small businesses need to compete and grow. For More: www.bradmeyer.org

Young adults have always faced challenges getting launched into adulthood, and that transition has never been easy. What is different now is the presence of systemic barriers that are changing the outcome.

The policies being set now shift resources away from future growth and increase costs for the next generation. Gains built over generations are being used up, leaving younger Americans with higher costs, more risk, and fewer opportunities.

#Economy #Affordability #MinimumWage #Housing #Overtime #brad4In9 #College #Education #Indiana #Millenial #GenZ

The strain is being felt across the entire community. Retirees are watching what they earned lose ground. Working families are doing more to stay in place. Small businesses are trying to compete in markets that are harder to enter and harder to survive in. Young adults are facing higher costs and fewer opportunities than the generation before them.

When all of these pressures show up at once, communities weaken, growth slows, and confidence in the future breaks down.

An economy only works when the rules are fair, enforced, and built to reward work. Workers should be able to earn a living. Entrepreneurs should be able to start and grow businesses in their own communities. Families should be able to build a stable life and plan for the future.

I am not running to describe these problems. I am running to fix them.

Follow along this week as we share solutions - or if you’d like to look for yourself now visit: https://bradmeyer.org/economic-policy/

Defending constitutional norms ensures that when you win, your victory is durable, and when you lose, your rights remain intact. This is about your paycheck, your healthcare, and whether the system you depend on is still reliable.

If we trade rules for short-term advantage, we are handing the system to whoever has the most power to exploit the resulting chaos. A system without rules does not protect winners; it only delays the moment they become vulnerable. In a system without rules, there are no permanent winners, only people who have not lost yet.

#brad4in9 #Indiana #Progressive #Democrat #Rural #Congress #Freedom #Liberty #Democracy #Constitution

I am honored to be the nominee for the 9th District in Indiana. For the first time in decades, we have a real chance to flip this seat, but I cannot do it without your support. Together, we have an opportunity to change the course of our nation for the better. To learn more about volunteering or donating, please visit www.bradmeyer.org.

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A fair contract is not a handout. It is a fair return on the workers’ investment of time, skill, sacrifice, and labor. When workers can support their families, entire communities become stronger. Local businesses do better, families gain stability, and our towns have a stronger future.

Too many politicians talk about “manufacturing” like it is just another campaign slogan. They have never lived the reality workers face every day.

I have.

I spent 25 years working in manufacturing leadership roles here in Indiana. I’ve seen the pressure of production deadlines, the strain of mandatory overtime, and the anxiety that comes with rumors of layoffs.

I support unions because I know what happens behind closed doors in some companies.

The workers at Batesville Products deserve respect, fair treatment, and a contract that reflects the value they create every single day. I stand with them as they fight for a fair agreement.

https://www.812noww.com/post/batesville-products-workers-go-on-strike-over-union-demands

This election is about the direction of this country. I will fight for a stronger future for all of us.

For details, see https://bradmeyer.org/

What a great, albeit chilly, morning at the Spring Blossom Parade in Nashville this morning. It was great to see so many faces, hand out candy, have a little froggy fun and engage in many a great conversation. Thanks for a great morning.

https://www.bradmeyer.org/intro-video/

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais does not advance our nation toward a fairer and more just system; rather, it undermines decades of effort, protests, actions, and lives sacrificed during the civil rights movement.

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was a cornerstone to ensuring minority voters received fair treatment when districts were drawn. Redistricting, weakening Black votes, and disenfranchising the marginalized from accessing representation is abhorrent behavior.

Voting is not just a right for all citizens; in today’s world, it’s an act of resistance. We need to drive change at the ballot box this May and again in November to initiate the process of repairing our federal government. In the meantime, reach out to your representatives, engage with mutual aid opportunities, connect with local activism groups, and be sure to VOTE in your primary on May 5th in Indiana.

https://apnews.com/.../congress-louisiana-primaries...

WHAT WE FACE
Working people are doing everything right and still falling behind as the basic promise that hard work leads to a better life continues to break down. The daily reality for most is a race against rising costs, where wages stall while housing, food, and transportation consume nearly 60 percent of every paycheck.

This reflects a system where the rules have changed in ways that weaken workers’ financial security while protecting those at the top. Worker productivity has surged by over 60 percent since 2000, but workers have seen only a fraction of that gain in their paychecks. This gap between effort and reward has left 60 percent of adults living paycheck to paycheck, while 37 percent are one $400 emergency away from falling behind.

WHAT WE NEED TO CHANGE
The balance in our economy has shifted away from workers and toward those who profit from their work. Real wages have not kept pace with the wealth workers are helping create, leaving households unable to absorb even small unexpected expenses. This insecurity is compounded by a tax code that places a heavier burden on work while deliberately giving an advantage to income that comes from wealth.

As worker bargaining power has been weakened, job quality has declined and families have lost the ability to build savings or move ahead. As core expenses take up more of each paycheck, gaps in overtime protections and restrictive contracts like non-compete agreements keep workers stuck and limit their ability to move ahead.

HOW WE GET IT DONE
We will make sure hard work actually pays, protect wages from being undercut, and create real paths to get ahead. 

Wages and Worker Power
• Establish a $20/hour national minimum wage.
• Raise the non-exempt salary threshold for overtime to $100,000.
• Expand eligibility for overtime pay.
• Pass the PRO Act to protect the right to organize.
• Ban restrictive barriers like non-compete agreements.

Fair Taxes
• Make the first $20,000 of all income tax-free.
• Tax capital gains for top earners as regular income.
• Eliminate tax loopholes used by the ultra-wealthy.
• Increase funding for tax enforcement on high-income evaders.

Lower Costs and Household Stability
• Directly reduce the cost of higher education.
• Roll back tariffs that drive up the daily cost of goods for families.

Growth, Infrastructure, and Workforce Alignment
• Invest in national broadband and physical infrastructure.
• Restore full funding to the Small Business Administration.
• Invest in vocational training and robust workforce pipelines.
• Align immigration policy with actual workforce and economic needs.

We are paying for a world-class healthcare system and receiving a predatory one.

The American healthcare system is a failure of both economics and ethics. We spend twice as much as peer nations, yet Americans die four years earlier than those in France. Medical debt is now a leading driver of bankruptcy, and 80% of those affected already have insurance.

This is not a gap we can patch. It is a system we have to replace. We need Medicare for All, a non-profit model that removes profit from basic care, guarantees coverage, and brings costs back under control. Together, we can get it done. That is why I am a member of Physicians for a National Health Program.

https://bradmeyer.org/health-care-policy/

Thank you to the Monroe Rotary Club for hosting a wonderful event. I’m honored to have become a member and proud to join such a dedicated and impactful group. I look forward to actively contributing and being part of many more meaningful events ahead.

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EXTRA! EXTRA! During the Clark County debate last Tuesday, Tim Peck admitted he is not pro-Medicare for all despite half of American doctors being on the side of Medicare for all. The "for-profit healthcare system" isn't caring for us, as Hoosiers are losing 6 years of their life, and we need candidates that have the courage to fix this problem!

Brad Meyer is a member of Physicians for a National Health Program and a strong advocate for transition to universal healthcare. We shouldn't have to go broke just trying to stay alive AND we shouldn't have to die early doing it.

Vote Brad Meyer on or before May 5th to save your 6 years!

https://bradmeyer.org/

WOW, Lawrence County Democratic Party - Indiana knows how to fill a room. Thank you for your time, energy and a good meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you - answering questions and engaging in conversation. We appreciate it.

www.BradMeyer.org

Early voting is LIVE. Click the link to find your local election information. Vote now to help Brad Meyer flip Indiana’s 9th District in November. 

https://www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote

https://www.bradmeyer.org/intro-video/ 

#Brad4IN9 #Vote #election #congress #democrat #earlyvoting

People are feeling the squeeze, they are being priced out of their own lives and data shows that the “trickle-down economics” method is not working. Young people today see their wages stagnant or dropping while the cost of everything rises, and they are rightfully feeling pessimistic. The current administration continues to enrich the wealthy and leave the struggling working class behind. I am running to change that — beginning with working class tax breaks, a higher Federal Minimum Wage and Medicare for all.

#Brad4IN9 #Economy #Affordability #MinimumWage #MedicareforAll #TaxCuts

Everything is high in Indiana, gas, groceries, rent, utilities - everything except our tax revenue from legalized Marijuana - surrounding states are generating helpful revenue and supporting programs from education to public safety across the country. It’s time we caught up.

Let’s let adults make informed decisions, and have the government limit what the try to control. #brad4in9

Cite: https://www.fool.com/research/marijuana-tax-revenue-by-state/

u/hoosleftu/hoosleft@hoosleft.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this? u/hoosleft@hoosleft.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this? u/hoosleftu/hoosleft.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

#Progressive #Elections #Democrat #Bradn4IN9 #Indiana #TownHallMeeting #FreeSpeech #SuperPACu/hoosleft@hoosleft.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

#Progressive #Elections #Democrat #Bradn4IN9 #Indiana #TownHallMeeting #FreeSpeech #SuperPAC.us of Progressive Indiana Network asks - Citizens United and the Supreme Court say money is free speech and large sums are being used to influence elections via PACS and SuperPACS - how do you suggest we manage this?

#Progressive #Elections #Democrat #Bradn4IN9 #Indiana #TownHallMeeting #FreeSpeech #SuperPAC

We will see you tonight Lawrence County! Bring your questions and concerns!