I wanted to use the space here this week to give a quick shoutout to a well-known conservative Hoosier who had himself a big week.

Hoosiers will have plenty of solid choices for president next year, there's no doubt about that. But Indiana's own Mike Pence, our former congressman, governor, and vice president, kicked off his campaign this week — on his birthday of all days!

Indiana has direct connections to three presidents including William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, and Benjamin Harrison, and six vice presidents, including Schulyler Colfax in the Grant administration, Dan Quayle in the Bush Sr. administration, and of course Mike Pence in the Trump administration. 

We're excited for the great state of Indiana to once again be represented on the national stage, and wish our fellow Hoosier the best of luck. 

As always, we know he'll do Indiana proud.

Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

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Governor Eric Holcomb poses with business leaders in Paris who have ties to Indiana.

This week, Governor Eric Holcomb traveled to Europe to foster international ties and pursue partnership and investment opportunities across energy, life sciences, technology, the future of transportation, and motorsports.

What he's saying: “Indiana’s economic momentum continues to build, and I couldn’t be more energized to share that message with our friends, partners and new business prospects in Europe,” said Gov. Holcomb. “France and Portugal share similar visions for building global economies of the future, and we see many opportunities for innovation and partnerships across high-tech industries like energy and motorsports that will create new opportunities for Indiana and for Hoosiers.” 

What this means for Indiana: Indiana is home to more than 1,075 foreign-owned business establishments, representing more than 40 countries and territories — including 57 from France and 3 from Portugal.

• In 2022, 32 foreign-owned businesses committed to locating or growing in Indiana. Together, these firms plan to invest $7.25 billion in Indiana, accounting for 33% of total capital investments committed in 2022 and creating more than 6,400 new jobs.

The cost of the trip is being paid through private donations to the Indiana Economic Development Foundation. 

More: Gov. Holcomb recently joined 17 Republican governors from across the country to push back on the Biden administration rule that would force home buyers with good credit to subsidize loans to higher-risk borrowers.

• "Your actions are threatening the American housing system. By upending the existing financing model that relies on individual financial responsibility, you are increasing uncertainty in the housing market and our nation’s economy."

We're less than a day away from our all-day municipal candidate training event in downtown Indianapolis.

Be in the know: Visit our website to find all of the details and we look forward to seeing you soon!

This week, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced “Bank Your Vote,” a nationwide campaign focused on maximizing pre-Election Day voting.

The details: "Bank Your Vote" will encourage, educate, and activate Republican voters on when, where, and how to lock in their votes as early as possible, through in-person early voting, absentee voting, and ballot harvesting where legal.

• Building on Republicans' absentee return rate, early in-person voting, and ballot harvesting success in 2022, "Bank Your Vote" is the next step to improve the overall number of pre-Election Day voters to ultimately secure victory in 2024.

What they're saying: The effort will be co-chaired by Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (TN).

• "With innovative technology to educate voters and safeguards in place to secure the process, Republicans are prepared to win up-and-down the ballot in 2024," said Donalds.
• "To take back the White House and Senate and strengthen our House majority in 2024, Republicans must play the game by today’s rules, which means maximizing our efforts to bank votes before Election Day," noted Hagerty.

Take action: Pledge to bank your vote today.

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: SB 4 (public health commission), signed May 4, 2023.

The details: SB 4 incentivizes counties to improve the quality of services offered by their health departments through an optional state-local funding partnership. 

• The funding would go toward the implementation of “core public health services,” like screening for childhood lead exposure, preventing tobacco use, and support for student health, that will increase the quality and availability of public health services for Hoosiers.

Biden believes that his administration's economic agenda is "working". As Americans struggle to make ends meet, Biden and the Democrats continue to back policies that fuel inflation.

The facts: Four out of five Americas say that the nation's economic situation is negative and that the President's initiatives are't helping them.

• Last month, NFIB reported that small business optimism took another dive in April, with owners concerned the economy will weaken.
• Wages of working class families have fallen every month since Democrats passed their $1.9 million "stimulus".

• U.S. average gas prices currently sit at $3.57 per gallon, more than $1.00 higher than when Biden became president.

What is true? Biden's definition of "working" just isn't working.

July 21: Knox 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 meets with Portuguese Secretary of State to discuss economic growth 

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch congratulates county on Broadband Readiness designation

Secretary of State Diego Morales releases statement on common online investment schemes

Attorney General Todd Rokita celebrates successful negotiations for Hoosier farmers’ right to repair

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

Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott explains his plans regarding new ESG policy in interview

U.S. Sen. Todd Young launches bipartisan U.S. Senate - Korea caucus

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun tours newly expanded Evansville nature preserve

Congressman Rudy Yakym presses Amtrak CEO to protect commuters from Northern Indiana

Congressman Jim Banks calls for accountability regarding Biden bribery scheme

Congressman Jim Baird joins House Agriculture Committee to improve Title IV

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

Congressman Greg Pence honors American veterans on the anniversary of D-Day

Congressman Larry Bucshon discusses fee schedules and Medicare with the American Medical Group Association

Congresswoman Erin Houchin welcomes advocates from the Indiana Healthcare Association to Washington D.C.

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