Indiana lawmaker awarded Legislator of the Year

At the 47th annual National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Conference in Tennessee, Representative Cherrish Pryor was awarded Legislator of the Year. The award is given to legislators across the country for demonstrating extraordinary leadership. This, along commitment to the advancement of NBCSL’s legislative agenda.  “Throughout my years of public service, I have remained steadfast in my determination to improve the quality of life for Black Hoosiers, passing policies that help the Black community help all communities across Indiana,” said Pryor. RELATED: State Rep. Cherrish Pryor to hold town hall Pryor received her award alongside Representative Vivian Flowers (Arkansas), Representative Toni Rose (Texas), Representative Harold M. Love Jr. (Tennessee), Senator Raumesh Akbari (Tennessee), Senator Gerald Neal (Kentucky) and Senator Pat Spearman (Nevada). Legislator of the Year “This award is given annually to recognize the outstanding legislative achievements and contributions made by a current member of NBCSL,” said a representative with NBCSL to the Indianapolis Recorder. “Renamed the Thomas S. Boyland Legislator of the Year Award in 1983 in memory of the later New York Assemblyman, the award is given to a legislator who has exhibited extraordinary leadership and dedication to the advancement of NBCSL’s legislative agenda.” Indiana State Rep....