Congressman Jim Banks joins Chairman Kyle Hupfer and RNC National Committeewoman Anne Hathaway onstage after Chairman Hupfer announced Indiana's Republican National Committee (RNC) members had signed a letter allowing the RNC to provide pre-primary support. |
Last night, over 800 Republicans from across the state came together in to celebrate our party's proud history, prepare for the fights ahead this year and next, and solidify the long-term strength of our party.
We heard from Bowie, Maryland Mayor Pro Tem Roxy Ndebumadu and honored the third graduating cohort of the Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series, bringing in another group of outstanding leaders into the party who are spreading our message and ideals into their communities where Republicans have been underrepresented for far too long. This cohort and those before it are already making a difference, and I'm confident that some will join the ranks of elected officials we celebrated last night.
We also heard from Congressman Jim Banks, but not before making an unprecedented announcement.
As state party chair, I serve as a member of the Republican National Committee (RNC) alongside Anne Hathaway and John Hammond. Before bringing Congressman Banks onstage, I announced that the three of us had signed a letter under the RNC's Rule 11 to allow the RNC to provide "any and all pre-primary financial assistance and in-kind aid the RNC may choose to provide in furtherance of the United States Senate candidacy of Congressman Jim Banks." It's clear that Congressman Banks is the conservative choice and we look forward to him taking the fight for our conservative Hoosier values to the U.S. Senate as Indiana’s next U.S. Senator! |
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Governor Holcomb's Week That Was |
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💼 Honoring Hoosier Businesses |
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Governor Eric Holcomb provides remarks during the 2023 Century and Half Century award ceremony. |
This week, Governor Eric Holcomb honored 38 companies across the state with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award. -
The honor recognizes “each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state."
What he's saying: "Every year, the Century and Half-Century Awards remind me of the dedication and perseverance Hoosiers across the state bring to their businesses, and each year it is truly an honor to recognize these organizations that have withstood the test of time, navigated economic uncertainties and demonstrated unconditional commitment to their employees and communities across Indiana," said Gov. Holcomb. Over the past 32 years, Indiana governors have honored more than 1,200 companies.
What else happened this week? Gov. Holcomb dedicated the new E.S. Witchger School of Engineering Building Marian University Indianapolis.
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| Throughout my six and a half years serving as the chairman of the Indiana Republican Party, we've had an incredible team working night and day to elect Republicans up and down the ballot across the state.
I truly believe that we have the strongest state party in the country, and that our team, which has been led by Executive Director Matt Huckleby for the entirety of my tenure, is unmatched.
Today is Matt's last day at the Indiana Republican Party. Thank you, Matt, for everything you have done for the party and for Republicans across the state. — Kyle and Your Team at the Indiana Republican Party |
💰 Fox News: House GOP Release Bank Records on Hunter Biden Payments from Russian, Kazakh Oligarchs, Total Clears $20M |
From Fox News:
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., released a third memo Wednesday about the Biden family’s foreign business dealings, producing bank records purporting to show that Hunter Biden and his business associates received millions in payments from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs when his father was vice president. The 19-page memo, which provides screenshots of redacted bank records, says millions in payments came from Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings, as well as Russian oligarch Yelena Baturina and Kazakhstani oligarch Kenes Rakishev, and that then-Vice President Biden attended dinners with Baturina, Rakishev and a representative from Burisma.
"Then-Vice President Biden met—in person, for significant periods of time—with those individuals or their representatives," the memo states. "Then-Vice President Biden joined approximately 20 phone calls on speakerphone with Hunter Biden’s foreign business associates and attended dinners with foreign oligarchs who paid huge sums of money to Hunter Biden. Joe Biden, ‘the brand,’ was the only product the Bidens sold." Story continues. |
💡 Democrats Forget How They Voted
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The Indiana Democrat Party and Democrats in the statehouse seem to have forgotten how they voted on key bills this past legislative session.
Catch up: Over the past couple weeks, the Indiana Democrat Party has attempted to attack statehouse Republicans on multiple issues, seemingly forgetting that their members voted against solutions to those very issues. -
On child care, all but two statehouse Democrats voted against establishing a tax credit to help expand child care across the state.
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On clean water, all but two statehouse Democrats voted against a 500% increase for Clean Water Indiana.
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On Pre-K, all but two statehouse Democrats voted against expanding eligibility for the program, making thousands of more Hoosier families eligible.
The icing on the cake: Democrat State Senator Andrea Hunley sent out a taxpayer-funded mailer saying she was proud of what "we" were able to accomplish this past legislative session. -
The problem? She joined all but two statehouse Democrats in voting against everything she listed, including funding for a homeless shelter, eliminating textbook fees, doubling the amount of funding for food banks, and creating an economic enhancement district for downtown Indianapolis.
Statehouse Republicans are the ones delivering for Hoosiers. |
👀 ICYMI: NBC News: Note Cards and Shorter Stairs: How Biden's Campaign is Addressing His Age |
From NBC News:
"The president of the United States tripping and falling is never a good moment in the throes of a re-election campaign. But when the president is 80 years old and already faces concerns that he’s too old for another term, it’s something of a crisis ...
"Biden’s answer to voters who question whether he’s up to the rigors of a second term is simple: 'Watch me.' The trouble is, voters are watching, and what they’re seeing is hardening impressions that it’s time for him to step aside, polling shows. Apart from being the most taxing job on the world stage, the presidency is also the most public, and signs of advancing age are tough to miss."
Story continues. |
🤓 Read Up on Our 2023 Candidate Features |
We've long talked about our deep bench of talent across the state. And in this year's municipal elections, it's certainly showing. You can read our quick Q&As with multiple candidates and take action to support their candidacies by visiting our website.
Are you a mayoral candidate that would like to be featured? Reach out to us. |
🗳️ Less Than 90 Days to Go
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We are officially less than 90 days until Election Day and there are plenty of important dates you need to be aware of. Make a plan: Add these dates into your calendar and make a plan to vote this fall. - Sept. 23, 2023: Absentee ballots begin to be mailed
- Oct. 10, 2023: Voter registration ends
- Oct. 11, 2023: Early voting begins
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Oct. 26, 2023: Deadline to request an absentee ballot
- Nov. 7, 2023: ELECTION DAY
Visit indianavoters.com today! |
Upcoming Events Across the State
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Governor Eric Holcomb breaks ground at new global headquarters
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch attends Pierogi Fest and parade in Whiting, IN
Secretary of State Diego Morales discusses jobs and services at OmniSource Indianapolis facility
Attorney General Todd Rokita releases fourth version of "Parents Bill of Rights"
State Comptroller Tera Klutz presents Indiana’s fiscal year-end report
Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott visits dedication of new State Fairgrounds swine barn
U.S. Sen. Todd Young celebrates the one-year anniversary of the passage of his CHIPS and Science Act
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun says what happening at border should be called a national security crisis
Congressman Rudy Yakym begins "Make It, Grow It, Move It" tour across district
Congressman Jim Banks celebrates 104th birthday of US Army veteran
Congressman Jim Baird proposes bill to address fentanyl crises and southern border
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz issues statement on improved transparency and accountability for farmers
Congressman Greg Pence meets with crew from Superior Oil
Congressman Larry Bucshon sends expedited organ transplant bill to Biden’s desk
Congresswoman Erin Houchin calls for opening of passport agency in Louisville |
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