Top Democrats set to tout benefits of American Rescue Plan for Northwest Indiana

A statewide campaign to remind Hoosiers that Democratic Party policies are responsible for their recent economic stimulus payments, expanding employment opportunities, and rising COVID-19 vaccination rates is coming to Northwest Indiana.

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, is set to headline the Lake County stop on the Indiana Democratic Party's "American Rescue Plan Tour" set for 4 p.m. Tuesday in the grassy area behind the social center at Wicker Memorial Park, 2215 Ridge Rd., Highland.

The first-term congressman will speak at the free, hourlong event, along with Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.; state Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Gary; GlenEva Dunham, Gary teachers union president; and Mike Schmuhl, chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party.

"This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the American Rescue Plan, give folks an opportunity to learn more about it, and to thank those elected officials, like Congressman Mrvan, that supported President Biden's and Vice President Harris' plan to help get us back on track," Melton said.

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(Northwest Indiana Times)