It's National Police Week |
“It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.” That quote, found on the the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., is always worth revisiting during National Police Week as we honor and remember those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their fellow citizens. Earlier this week, the names of two Hoosiers were added to that memorial: Officer Noah Shahnavaz of Elwood and Officer Seara Burton of Richmond.
Both tragically lost their lives in the line of duty last year. Now, with their names carved into those limestone walls, we promise to always remember them, to never forget their service to our state nor the sacrifice they made. But it's not just this week we honor those with the courage to pin on the badge, but every day. To all of those who bravely serve our communities, unafraid to run into harm's way: thank you. We will always have your backs, and pray for you and your families. Enjoy this week's newsletter. Sincerely, |
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Governor Holcomb's Week That Was |
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Governor Eric Holcomb presents Officer Dustin Moddy with a Sagamore of the Wabash. |
This week, Governor Eric Holcomb honored Trafalgar police officer Dustin Moody with the highest honor bestowed by the governor's office, the Sagamore of the Wabash.
Officer Moody was paralyzed in a crash last year when he attempted to pull over an alleged impaired driver. From the governor: "Today [Wednesday] I honored Officer Dustin Moody with a Sagamore of the Wabash. Officer Moody was injured in the line of duty in June of 2022. Dustin, his wife Emily, and the family that supports them are on a long road to recovery and the State of Indiana is behind them." About the award: According to the state, the Sagamore of the Wabash award was created during the term of Governor Ralph Gates, who served from 1945 to 1949. - It is a personal tribute usually given to those who have rendered a
distinguished service to the state or to the governor. - There is no record of the total number which have been presented, as each governor has kept his own roll.
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More: Gov. Holcomb has signed on to a letter with 24 other Republican governor pushing back against the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rule that "could prevent states from enforcing duly-enacted statutes protecting fairness in women's and girl's sports." |
Register for Our 2023 Municipal Candidate Training
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We recently announced our 2023 municipal candidate training — IN IT TO WIN: Victory in Indiana's Cities & Towns. Details: The training will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the University of Indianapolis. More details will be forthcoming.
What to expect: This one-day session will include breakout sessions with industry experts and consultants on all things grassroots, finance, and communications, to give candidates and their campaigns the winning edge for November. Take action: Register for an early bird discount of $75. PRICE INCREASES TO $100 ON SATURDAY, MAY 20. |
U.S. House Democrats Don't Back the Blue |
Yesterday, in honor of National Police Week, the U.S. House of Representatives considered a resolution that recognizes local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or abolish the police. In a shocking turn of events: 117 Democrats voted "no." - That's over half of their caucus and included the Indiana Democrat Party's own André Carson.
(Unneeded) context: Democrats have a well documented history of calling to defund and dismantle the police. |
ICYMI: House Republicans Pass 'Secure the Border Act' |
Late last week, U.S. House Republicans passed the strongest border security bill the country has ever seen, with zero support from the Democrats.
Context: In President Biden's first 100 days, he took more than 94 executive actions on immigration that have weakened our system and led to more than 6.3 million illegal border crossings, including 1.3 million gotaways that have escaped past border patrol into the country. -
But he hasn't done it alone, Democrats have voted to aid sanctuary cities, against hiring more border patrol agents and funding Title 42, and repeatedly against funding the border wall.
The solution: The Secure the Border Act delivers on Republicans' Commitment to America to end the chaos. -
The bill would fix our broken asylum system, hire more Border Patrol agents and provide them with resources they need, reinstate policies like Remain in Mexico, and force the Biden administration to resume building the border wall.
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Fox News: Border Patrol Arrest 16 People on FBI Terror Watch List in April at Southern Border |
From Fox News: "Border Patrol agents encountered 16 people who are on the FBI’s terror watch list attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border between ports of entry in April, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics. "CBP stats show that 16 people — more than all four years of fiscal years 17, 18, 19 and 20 combined — were stopped by Border Patrol agents in the month of April.
"It means there have so far been 98 encounters at the southern and northern borders between ports of entry in FY 23 so far. That’s the same as all of FY 22. There were 16 in FY21, 3 in FY 20 and FY19, 6 in FY18 and two in FY12."
Story continues. |
This session, there were 252 bills passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Holcomb. Over the next several weeks, this section will be dedicated to highlighting some of those bills.
The bill: SEA 3 (state and local tax review task force), signed May 4, 2023. The details: SEA 3 establishes the State and Local Tax Review Commission to study the state's near and long-term financial outlook and overall fiscal position. - The commission will study methods to further reduce or completely eliminate the individual income tax, methods to reduce or eliminate the tax on homestead properties, and review other taxes.
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The Latest Biden Fact Check from the RNC |
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has launched factcheckbiden.com, a website solely dedicated to fact checking President Biden in real time. Biden Has Not Given Police Any Backup
Joe Biden is trying to rewrite his record by claiming that the answer to address policing is “not to defund.” But Biden’s history is clear, he himself has called for redirecting police funds. In fact, Biden’s unity task force even called for a need to “reimagine policing.”
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Upcoming Events Across the State
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Governor Eric Holcomb talks Indiana's RV industry
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
Secretary of State Diego Morales looks back on his first four months since taking office
Attorney General Todd Rokita releases statement on latest rules from the EPA
State Comptroller Tera Klutz announces office to become "State Comptroller"
Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott presents the Sentinel of the Vault award to Whiteland man battling cancer
U.S. Sen. Todd Young demands accountability and transparency on status of border wall construction
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun shares concerns on the end of Title 42
Congressman Rudy Yakym thanks Hoosier teachers
Congressman Jim Banks connects with district students at the capitol
Congressman Jim Baird reminds Hoosiers of the ongoing crisis on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz visits the National Law Enforcement Memorial in D.C.
Congressman Greg Pence stops by Connersville and joins 94.3 on the air
Congressman Larry Bucshon releases statement on the passing of the Secure the Border Act
Congresswoman Erin Houchin talks with members of the Indiana Leadership Forum |
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