This week, Indiana sadly lost one of our great public servants, Senator Jack Sandlin.

For those who don't know, Senator Sandlin, lived on the south side of Indianapolis and represented Marion and Johnson counties. His life was the epitome of public service. After serving in the military, Jack had a distinguished career in law enforcement then ultimately launched a second career in politics. Among his public and private roles, he served Marion County and central Indiana as a township trustee, city-county councilor and a state senator. 

For almost a decade, Jack was a valued member of the Indiana General Assembly and a strong voice for his constituents. He was passionate about every issue that he tackled, especially mental health and public safety. While he will be missed, I hope all Hoosiers know that central Indiana and our state are better because of Jack Sandlin. There is no doubt he leaves behind a proud legacy of public service to his neighbors, city, and state.

Please join me in Praying for his wife Lydia, his daughter Carrie, and his grandchildren during this difficult time. 

Chairwoman Anne F. Hathaway

Governor Eric Holcomb sits on a panel with fellow Republican governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota discussing tech.

This week, Governor Eric Holcomb sat on a panel hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project to discuss Indiana's strategy for promoting tech-driven development.

• He was joined by fellow Republican governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota.

What he's saying: “It was a pleasure to share how #Indiana is leading the way when it comes to the future economy," tweeted Gov. Holcomb.

And more: That wasn't the only news about Indiana's tech-driven development this week as the Department of Defense awarded Indiana-based Applied Research Institute's Silicon Crossroads $32.9 million to become one of eight Microelectronics Commons hubs across the country.

• “Located in America’s heartland, Silicone Crossroads, builds on the Midwest’s strengths in research & development and workforce training at all levels, to build a domestic semiconductor industry, a national security imperative to keep our nation ahead of our adversaries," stated Gov. Holcomb.

What else happened this week? Gov. Holcomb released a statement on the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin.

• To stay up-to-date, follow Gov. Holcomb on Facebook or Twitter.

From The Center Square:

"Twenty-four Republican governors said illegal immigration burdens every state and asked President Joe Biden for "honest" and "accurate" information about the situation.

"A letter sent Tuesday blamed Biden's policies for a surge in illegal crossings at the southern border.

"'States are on the front lines, working around-the-clock responding to the effects of this crisis: shelters are full, food pantries empty, law enforcement strained, and aid workers exhausted,' the letter said. 'As governors, we call on you to provide honest, accurate, detailed information on where the migrants admitted at the southern border are being relocated in the United States, in addition to comprehensive data on asylum claim timelines and qualification rates, and successful deportations. We ask for this information immediately, but also regularly as the crisis at the southern border continues.'"

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From Inside Indiana Business:

"INDIANAPOLIS - A new study shows that Indiana is an emerging agtech innovation hub after agbioscience job postings multiplied nearly sevenfold since 2017.

"The TEConomy Partners study found the industry is growing within the broader Indiana economy. Economic development initiative AgriNovus Indiana sees the development as a step in the right direction for the not-for-profit’s mission.

"Hoosier agbioscience companies have posted over 6,700 tech jobs since 2015 with Industrial engineering, technologies and technicians being the top roles.

"The report says there is a solid base for future growth, citing the pipeline of tech startups, university development and research and the companies and industries are established and growing in the state."

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We are officially less than 50 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
• Oct. 26, 2023: Deadline to request an absentee ballot
• Oct. 6, 2023: Early voting ends and absentee ballots due at noon
• Nov. 7, 2023: ELECTION DAY

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September 23: Fulton County Lincoln Day Dinner

September 24: Cass County Fall Fun-raiser

October 4: The Reagan: Rounds and Rifles

October 5: Bartholomew County Reagan Round-up Fall Dinner

October 6: Bartholomew County Golf Outing

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

Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during reopening of biofuels facility in Cloverdale

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch speaks during Civic Learning Symposium 

Secretary of State Diego Morales announces election improvement grant funding

Attorney General Todd Rokita releases statement on ACLU lawsuit against IDOC

State Comptroller Tera Klutz presents Indiana’s fiscal year-end report

Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott speaks during Indiana County Treasurers Association meeting

U.S. Sen. Todd Young remembers Hoosier and American service members killed in Kabul two years ago

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun speaks out about latest revision to WOTUS rule

Congressman Rudy Yakym accepting nominations for U.S. Service academies

Congressman Jim Banks discusses NARA finding emails linked to President Biden's pseudonym  

Congressman Jim Baird meets with Prosperity Indiana and Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz congratulates district native Judge Paul Felix for his appointment to Indiana Court of Appeals

Congressman Greg Pence remembers 13 service members killed in Kabul two years ago

Congressman Larry Bucshon speaks during 110th annual meeting of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce

Congresswoman Erin Houchin stops by Scott County Family YMCA

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