WEINZAPFEL SAYS HILL IS WRONG; SUPPORTS GOVERNOR’S MASK ORDER

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Democratic nominee for Indiana Attorney General, Jonathan Weinzapfel, issued the following statement reacting to incumbent Attorney General Curtis Hill advisory opinion opposing Indiana’s mask mandate:

“With the growing number of coronavirus cases across the state, I believe that Governor Holcomb made the right call. Wearing a mask is essential to stopping the spread and keeping Hoosier families safe, especially our kids as they prepare to return to school. 

As Indiana’s next Attorney General, there will be times I disagree with state leaders on issues, but this isn’t one of them. Under Indiana law, the Governor clearly has the authority during a public health emergency to institute a statewide mask requirement and I would gladly defend it in court.

Curtis Hill’s position on this mask order should come as no surprise. This isn’t the first time he has played politics during the pandemic. He has been actively trying to destroy the Affordable Care Act, thus jeopardizing the health care of millions of Hoosiers. A position, by the way, shared by Congressman Rokita.

The future of our state is at stake and I hope my Republican opponent and elected leaders from both parties join me in standing by this order.”