Just a few weeks ago, the Republican National Committee (RNC) launched a new nationwide initiative focused on maximizing pre-Election Day voting — Bank Your Vote.

According to the RNC, the initiative 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 and absentee voting.

This will be key to making Joe Biden a one-term president, holding the House, and taking back the Senate. 

Here in Indiana, we've already been outworking the Democrats on this issue, besting them in mail-in and early voting in the last election cycle — but we can do better. And we can do so knowing that Indiana's best-in-the-nation election security and integrity laws are protecting our votes.

Indiana was one of the first states to implement a common sense photo ID law many, many years ago. And this past session, statehouse Republicans built on it, requiring those who submit an absentee ballot application to provide some form of ID, like the last four digits of their Social Security number and either a driver’s license number, state ID number, or voter registration number; voters could also submit a copy of their driver's license.

Republicans — at all levels of government — are delivering for Hoosiers. 

That's why we must do everything we can to reelect them, including "banking" our votes.

Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

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Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during a roundtable discussion with business leaders in Portugal.

This week, Governor Eric Holcomb spoke to over 1,200 attendees at the first general session of the 94th Future Farmers of America state convention on the campus of Purdue University. 

What he said: According to the Purdue Exponent, Gov. Holcomb's speech "highlighted the advances in agriculture-related technology over the past few decades and in the last century."

• “'We’re not just growing plants, but we’re doing plant genetics,' Holcomb said. 'We’re not just growing livestock, we’re making animals healthier along the way …. and it all traces back to what you’re learning today.'”

Future Farmers (in Indiana): Gov. Holcomb encouraged attendees to plant their roots in Indiana, noting available career paths in every sector of agriculture.

• "'Think about what you can contribute to where our state is and where our state — more importantly — is going. You would be just as likely to be forging your future, not just out of the forest or in a field on a farm, but you might be forging it out of a lab. Or both.'”

See a few more photos here.

From State Affairs:

"He calls himself the 'nerdy cowboy' — wearing boots with his suit and winning his election, in part, by driving his truck to far, less-populated corners of the state. 

"State treasurer Daniel Elliott, a farm owner from Morgan County, took over the Indiana Treasurer of State office at the start of the year, but he’s been involved in politics for about a dozen years. First as a precinct committeeman and then as a GOP county chair, county councilman and president of the local redevelopment commission."

Story continues.

From The Washington Examiner:

"Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee endorsed the largest pay increase for military service members in more than 20 years on Monday in their draft of the annual defense policy bill.  The proposed bill includes a 5.2% pay raise for all service members, with additional unspecified pay bumps for junior members. The raise would be the highest since 2002, and it matches President Joe Biden's request earlier this year, implying bipartisan support."

"Other proposals in the House committee's draft of the National Defense Authorization Act to help troops that are feeling the effects of inflation include bonuses and more flexibility to adjust the Basic Allowance for Housing that would adjust to housing prices and help service members who live near the poverty line."

Story continues.

What they're saying: “I’d like to thank every member of our subcommittee for working hard to address the historic recruiting and retention crisis facing our nation, most significantly by passing the largest pay raise for our troops in decades," said Congressman Jim Banks.

• "In my first year as Chairman, boosting military salaries ahead of projected inflation has been a top goal of mine, and I’m proud of our success today."

This week, Indiana’s Monica Kozlowski was nominated as the First Vice President of the National Federal of Republican Women for the organization's 2024-2025 term.

The details: The National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) was founded in 1938 and is the largest grassroots Republican women's organization in the country, with tens of thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation.   

• In her role, Monica will contribute to the organization's mission of building leaders, empowering women, and promoting Republican candidates and ideals.

Join up: You can join a local club of the Indiana chapter by clicking here.

Congrats, Monica!

The bill: SEA 8 (prescription drug rebates and pricing), signed May 4, 2023.

The details: SEA 8 requires that pharmacy benefit managers extend manufacturer discounts to customers in stores or to health plan managers.

• Pharmacy benefit managers represent millions of patients and use their leverage to secure lower drug prices; this bill ensures that the profit from these negotiations returns to consumers’ pockets.

Over the past five years, amid constant investigation and scandal, Biden has insisted that his son, Hunter Biden, has never done anything wrong.  In fact, Biden even maintained that Hunter did the right thing when accepting funds from companies affiliated with communist China.

The facts: Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud and firearm charges, prompting consideration of what else Biden might have lied about.

• Though he has denied it, Biden has met with Hunter's personal business associates from around the world on multiple occasions.
• An investigation by the House Oversight and Accountability Committee revealed evidence pointing to Biden family “influence peddling and business schemes”.
• Companies founded by the Biden family received at least $10 million from foreign nationals and other companies during Biden's vice presidency.

What is true? The Biden family's shady business deals are only just beginning to come to light.

July 21: Knox County Golf Outing

July 22: Adams County Ronald Reagan Ice Cream Social

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 attends Indiana FFA convocation on Purdue campus

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch celebrates opening of instruction center for aviation students at Greenwood Airport

Secretary of State Diego Morales speaks at Indiana Civil Rights Commission Annual Conference

Attorney General Todd Rokita prepares law clerk team for handling difficult litigation

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

Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott advertises opening of 2023-2024 Indiana Education Scholarship Accounts

U.S. Sen. Todd Young joins with colleagues to call on Biden to remove Labor Secretary nomination

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun recognizes Gold Award-winning Girl Scout

Congressman Rudy Yakym highlights high school baseball team state championship win on House floor

Congressman Jim Banks proposes amendment to suspend the Navy Drag Queen’s “Digital Ambassador” program

Congressman Jim Baird discusses affordable, accessible high-speed internet with House Committee on Agriculture

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz welcomes Azerbaijan Parliament members 

Congressman Greg Pence honors Congressional Art Competition winner

Congressman Larry Bucshon commemorates Juneteenth

Congresswoman Erin Houchin unveils Baby Box for safe and anonymous surrender of infants

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