Regionally Speaking, May 12, 2023

By Dee Dotson,

Published May 12, 2023 at 12:53 PM CDT

Today: The 2023 Indiana legislative session saw lawmakers addressing Governor Eric Holcomb’s priorities in last days of the Republican-controlled General Assembly. State legislators introduced more than 100 new education bills and bills impacting schools and students. Lakeshore Public Media's Dee Dotson and Tom Maloney speak to State Senator Dan Dernulc about one of those bills. House Representative Carolyn B. Jackson also joins to discuss the work she did at the Statehouse including her plans to get federal support for much needed railway safety in the Region. All of that on this edition of Regionally Speaking.

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Dee Dotson

Dee Dotson is the host and producer of our radio show/podcast, Regionally Speaking. Dee is responsible for connecting with the northwest Indiana community to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Media listening audience.

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Tom Maloney

As Vice President of Radio Operations, Tom is responsible for overseeing Lakeshore Public Radio. He oversees the radio station’s programming, as well as news. He was instrumental in bringing several different genres of music to Lakeshore Public Radio.

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