{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carson-statement-martin-university", "Congressman Carson Statement on Martin University", "2025-12-19", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "INDIANAPOLIS\u2014Today, Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07) made the following statement in reaction to Martin University\u2019s announcement it will pause operations:\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, Indiana officials cut funding for Martin University, Indiana's only predominately Black institution of higher education. Now Martin is set to close its doors.\n\n\u201cMartin gives non-traditional learners a shot at higher education. Its model is unique, providing new opportunities for those who are otherwise discounted, discouraged, and disregarded. And it succeeded, producing over 1,500 alumni who went on to serve our community \u2014 including my grandmother, Congresswoman Julia Carson.\n\n\u201cMartin exemplifies what is best about our country \u2014 giving everyone a fair shot at an education, a good job, and a good life. It is tailored to low-income, minority, and adult learners, who often have unique needs. I've always supported Martin\u2019s mission in Congress, including with a bill to permanently fund minority-serving institutions.\n\n\u201cThe state cut funding because of inaccurate and misleading national talking points against diversity, equity, and inclusion. It was not a decision made thoughtfully or based on facts and what\u2019s best for our community. As a result, learners in Indianapolis will have fewer opportunities.\n\n\u201cI want to thank Martin University leadership, faculty, staff, students, and alumni who champion all that is best about Indianapolis. You are a key part of our state's history, and your contributions will not be forgotten.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carson-statement-martin-university"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7300800643861294, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}