With the unofficial beginning of summer behind us, you may notice a few more knocks on your door.

With warmer weather now settling in, campaigns and candidates are hitting the streets and getting out into the community, meeting with voters on their front porches and working hard to spread their message.

Over the coming months, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to be the one knocking on that door, making that phone call, attending that event, or helping a campaign out in some other way.

While November may seem far off, it'll be here faster than we know, and we all have a part to play to ensure Republican victories on Election Day.

Speaking of that ... our candidate training is fast approaching and you won't want to miss it. At this all-day event, you'll have the opportunity to hear and learn from the best on all things grassroots, finance, and communications that will give you the edge over your opponent.

But this isn't just for candidates — any volunteer or grassroots activist is welcome to join! 

All of the information to register can be found at this link.

We're looking forward to seeing you next week!

Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

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Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during the groundbreaking of Eleven Park in downtown Indianapolis.

This week, Governor Eric Holcomb participated in the groundbreaking of Eleven Park, the soon-to-be permanent home of Indiana's professional soccer team, Indy Eleven.

• According to a release from Indy Eleven, Eleven Park will feature a 20,000-seat multi-purpose stadium, 600 apartments, 205,000 square feet of office space, 197,000 square feet of retail space and restaurants, hotels, public plazas and green space, parking, and more.

What they're saying: “The Eleven Park project is a gamechanger for the capital city and magnet for the entire state,” said Gov. Holcomb.

• “Eleven Park will create quality of life benefits for all Hoosiers that go far beyond a soccer stadium and will be yet another showstopper to add to our toolbox as we work to attract next-level investment from across the globe.”

More: On Monday, Gov. Holcomb shared a Memorial Day message urging Hoosiers to use the day to honor the sacrifices of our veterans and "commit to doing our part to keep our country strong and free."

• Watch it here.

Our 2023 municipal candidate training — IN IT TO WIN: Victory in Indiana's Cities & Towns — is fast approaching!

Details: The training will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the University of Indianapolis. 

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.

• Breakout sessions include: Door to door and phone app training, one on one media training, communications and messaging, campaign finance and fundraising, digital advertising, discussions on various municipal issues, and more!

Take action: Register for $100 and see more details. 

Thanks to Republican leadership, the United States will avoid a first-of-its-kind catastrophic default while cutting spending for the first time in decades.

How we got here: For over 100 days, President Biden refused to negotiate over raising the debt ceiling, saying he would accept nothing less than a "clean raise" and a blank check.

• But when House Republicans passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act, President Biden was forced to come to the table.

The result: With just a four-vote majority in the House — the slimmest in decades — and with Democrats controlling the Senate and the White House, Republicans were able to stop the President Biden's $5 trillion tax hike and reckless agenda, while taking the first step to restoring fiscal sanity in Washington, D.C. 

• According to the CBO, the Fiscal Responsibility Act will save $2.1 trillion over the next six years.

This is just the first step in breaking Democrats' spending addiction.

In The Herald Bulletin:

"The governor just signed House Bill 1005 into law this week, and it is the perfect kickoff to June’s National Homeownership Month in Indiana. HB1005 will help make housing infrastructure costs more affordable. This session legislators also included the Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit in the budget to aid nonprofits in affordable homeownership development.

"With record lows in housing inventory due to rising construction costs, these new laws will be a big boost for affordable homeownership development across the state."

Op-ed continues.

Legislation from Congressmen Greg Pence (IN-06) and Larry Bucshon (IN-08) passed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce last week.

The details: Though the bills tackle vastly different issues, both bills focus on cutting bureaucratic red tape to make processes more efficient and effective for Hoosiers and Americans.

• Pence's SPEED Act will improve consumer access to broadband internet, especially in rural locations.
• Bucshon's Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act will expedite the process for Americans at risk and waiting for organ transplant.

More: You can learn more about the bills here and here.

There's new merchandise on our online store!

What's new: Show off your Hoosier Republican pride in our latest gear with shirts, can coolers, and bumper stickers inspired by the seal of Indiana. 

• Or lounge in our crewneck on a cool summer night.

Don't forget: There's more on our store.

• Including a sleeve of golf balls guaranteed to help you win the front nine a supermajority of the time.

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 2 (taxation of pass through entities), signed February 22, 2023.

The details: SEA 2 alters state taxation law so businesses may deduct all state payments on federal tax returns, granting Hoosier businesses millions in federal tax savings.

• This bill will help small businesses to receive unlimited federal deductions for their state tax payments, leveling the playing field with larger corporations.

Biden has falsely claimed that Republicans are rooting for a default. Nothing could be further from the truth. That’s why House Republicans passed a responsible debt limit increase.

The facts: Biden is (again) lying to distract from his record, but the facts speak for themselves.

• Biden has wreaked havoc on American energy independence after promising to “eliminate” oil and natural gas.
• Under Biden’s leadership, illegal immigrants and deadly drugs like fentanyl have flooded across the border.
• On crime, Biden has done nothing to solve the crime wave and instead has surrounded himself with "defund the police" supporters.
• Republicans are the ones who are working to rein in spending while Democrats fearmonger and obstruct.

What is true? Biden is a failing president.

June 4: Putnam County Lincoln Day Dinner

June 7: 33rd Annual Henry County Golf Outing

Events past these dates are available on our website and will be added to the newsletter as we get closer to them.

Governor Eric Holcomb releases Memorial Day statement honoring veterans

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch recognizes Statehouse “singing postman” with Leadership Award

Secretary of State Diego Morales visits groundbreaking for new Indy Eleven Park

Attorney General Todd Rokita fights back against robocalls and scammers

State Comptroller Tera Klutz announces office to become "State Comptroller"

Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott supports local businesses at Statehouse Market

U.S. Sen. Todd Young proposes bill to improve agriculture education at community colleges 

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun discusses the debt ceiling deal and federal spending 

Congressman Rudy Yakym unveils new Michiana “Academy” for trades training 

Congressman Jim Banks supports act to mitigate fentanyl distribution

Congressman Jim Baird issues statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz speaks on the House floor to address the state of the nation

Congressman Greg Pence attends the Indianapolis 500 Race

Congressman Larry Bucshon nominates candidates to attend the United States Service Academies

Congresswoman Erin Houchin comments on Supreme Court overturning of presidential environmental policy

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