Great news! The downtown Evansville Indiana University medical and research facility broke ground last week.
As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I worked to secure $25 million in funding for this new development because of the transformational impact it will have on our community. The school expects 500 students to be enrolled when the campus opens for its first semester in spring 2018.
I also advocated for legislation that increases residency opportunities for Hoosier medical students. It is estimated that over 80 percent of medical students stay and work where they complete their residencies. Encouraging physician retention is important not only for Indiana's medical schools, but also for developing a stronger healthcare industry in our state.
I am proud of what we accomplished last session, and I look forward to continued progress next session. I truly believe that the most progress is made when the voices of constituents are heard. Therefore, I encourage members of our community to reach out to me in the coming weeks as I prepare for the 2016 legislative session. I would greatly appreciate and value your feedback as to what legislation you would like me to work on this coming year. Please email me at H78@iga.in.gov or call at 317-232-9671 with your comments and ideas.
Sincerely,
State Rep. Holli Sullivan, House District 78
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