Ed Charbonneau Named to Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee.

For the full story, please go here: Northwest Indiana Senator Appointed to Appropriations.

It was no surprise that Sen. Charbonneau was elected to his first full term in the Indiana Senate nearly one year ago, in spite of Obama’s coattails and the avalanche of democratic support. Despite these trends and the unfavorably shifting demographics, Ed was able to reach out to the people of District 5, and effectively communicate his unexpected contributions as only one year of being a Freshman Senator. As was disclosed yesterday in a post by Briefs, Ed has a pro-business, common sense approach to frugally solving Indiana’s problems. Since the election Ed has authored and sponsored a variety of bills.

Leading up to the 2008 election, Ed’s flagship legislation included a Bill making it a felony to disarm a police officer. This year, Ed has authored and sponsored efforts to favor Indiana businesses in state government contracts, created a Silver Alert system for endangered seniors, expanded veterans’ benefits, and increased the rights of victims in certain criminal matters, just to name a few.

Ed’s experience in business and economics is also well established. Ed has both an undergraduate degree in economics from Wabash College, as well as an MBA from Loyola, and a law degree from South Texas College. He has served in several leadership capacities in business and nonprofit, ranging from interim CEO of Methodist Hospitals, Inc. here in Northwest Indiana, IDEM’s Budget Crisis Task Force, Governmental Affairs Officer with U.S. Steel, and has chaired the boards of the Indiana Forum and local United Way, respectively. He has shown through his experience a diligent pursuit of what is both morally upright and fiscally responsible.

Senator Ed Charbonneau’s recent appointment is a credit to those of us in District 5, and will benefit us, his constituents, as well as the entire State in years to come. Please join me in congratulating Ed on his most recent accomplishment!