April 25, 2008

DANVILLE, IN - State Senator Connie Lawson released a list of endorsements today, bolstering her credentials less than two weeks before the May 6 Primary Election.

The endorsements include: 

• Indiana Chamber of Commerce
• Indiana Manufacturer’s Association
• Indiana Family Action PAC
• Indiana Right to Life PAC
• Hendricks County Farm Bureau
• Professional Firefighters of Indiana

Senator Lawson, who has represented Hendricks and Putnam Counties since her election to the Senate in 1996, said she was pleased to receive such widespread support.

 ”Connie Lawson has the proven history of supporting pro-business measures focusing on job-growth, economic development and education which are critical for Indiana’s future,” said Michael Davis, Vice President of Political Affairs for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.  “The residents of Hendricks and Putnam Counties are lucky to have a leader like Senator Lawson.”

Senator Lawson, the Senate Majority Floor Leader, is the first woman to hold this position and is one of the highest ranking women in Indiana state government.  She also chairs the Local Government and Elections Committee as well as the Joint Rules Commitee.  She lives in Danville with her husband, Jack, and is a mother of two and grandmother of seven.