96 A Message from the ChairwomanTime is Running Out! and Thank
You!
Friends,

We are just TWO WEEKS AWAY from our Congress of
Counties event on February 23rd and 24th. We invite you all to join us
in this opportunity to network with other Republicans and learn valuable
information on party building and winning elections. 2024 is already
flying by and time is running out to RSVP. The deadline to
[link removed] register is February 19th by
5:00 pm, which is only 10 days away! Spread the word to anyone that
wants to get involved, so they can join in the fun before time runs out.
We would also like to take a second to say THANK YOU!! To all who
signed up to run for Precinct Committeemen and State Delegate, we
greatly appreciate it and don’t take for granted your commitment and
dedication. We understand that for our party to continue to grow and
win, we need our grassroots to be stronger than ever. It is going to
take all of us to work together to continue to take Indiana to the next
level.

Thank you for all that you do.
Chairwoman Anne F. Hathaway
Governor Eric Holcomb's Week in ReviewGov. Holcomb Joins Other GOP
Governors at Southern Border and Sends IN National Guard
[link removed] Governor Eric
Holcomb [link removed] joined
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and 13 other GOP governors at the Southern border
to express their concerns with the Federal Government's handling of the
border situation. Today, Gov. Holcomb announced that he is directing the
Indiana National Guard to send 50 Hoosier Guardsmen to support the Texas
border security mission.

What he’s saying: “I’m proud to join so many
fellow governors in support Governor Abbott and appreciate receiving an
up to date, real time, on the ground detailed briefing from those on the
front lines who see this humanitarian crisis up close and person
stationed along the border",
Gov. Holcomb said in a
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e+of+Indiana press release.

Additionally, Gov. Holcomb said: “Federal
negligence enforcing immigration law and the failure to secure our
country’s border jeopardizes national and economic security, affecting
every state, including Indiana...We’ve worked too hard in Indiana
attacking the drug epidemic for more Hoosier lives to be put at risk by
a constant supply of killer drugs spilled over an open U.S. border. The
only way to resolve this is to stop the historically high flow of
illegal immigrants crossing the border”, in a
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widget&utm_source=State+of+Indiana press release sent out this morning.
What else happened this week? Gov. Holcomb
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idget&utm_source=State+of+Indiana announced an additional $6.9 million
in employer-sponsored child care grants to an additional 22 businesses,
community groups and school corporations, bringing the total invested
to $25 million.

To stay up-to-date, follow Gov. Holcomb on
[link removed] Facebook or
[link removed] Twitter.
 The Biden Border Crisis
The current Biden border crisis does not stop at the border.
Republicans know that the border crisis is a national issue for all 50
states. The surge in illegal border crossings intensifies the flow of
illicit drugs, particularly deadly substances like fentanyl, into our
state.

How did we get here?
In Biden's first 100 days, he took over
94 executive actions on immigration, including stopping border wall
construction and ending the "Remain in Mexico" policy.Over 8.7 million
illegal immigrants have crossed the border during Biden's
presidency—more than Indiana's entire population! Current situation at
the southern border:
Only 5-10% of illicit drugs get intercepted at
the border.Seized fentanyl in December alone = 260M lethal doses.34
consecutive months of rising monthly encounters.
December saw 302,034
illegal immigration attempts, a record high.169 terror watchlist
encounters in FY 2023, also a record.Fentanyl is now the leading cause
of death for Americans ages 18-45, with a 94% increase in number of
deaths by Fentanyl!

71% of all Indiana overdose deaths from
2021-2022 were from synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, which are mainly
manufactured outside of the U.S.

Hoosier Republicans are doing
everything in their power to fix this issue brought on by Biden and the
Democrats in Washington. Biden refuses to enforce our nation's laws at
the border, so Hoosier Republicans are taking on the responsibility.
Governor Holcomb is sending in the Indiana National Guard, and multiple
Republican members of Congress from Indiana have gone to the Southern
Border and heard from the border agents, face to face.

Democrats
aren't going to help Indiana. We have a huge fentanyl problem, and only
Republicans are working to stop it. We need to elect Republicans up and
down the ballot to protect our interests at home.
 2024
Republican National Convention Internship ProgramApplications are open
for the 2024 Republican National Convention Internship Program! The
Committee on Arrangements (“COA”) plans for and manages the Republican
National Convention. See the one pager with more information above.
To apply for the COA Internship Program, please submit the following:
[link removed] RNC Internship Application. Please
include your Resume and Personal Statement with your submission on the
application portalTwo Letters of Recommendation emailed to
[email protected] ensure a timely review of your
application all materials are due by March 31, 2024. The COA Internship
Program is a structured, full-time, unpaid internship, and positions
are limited. The COA Internship Program begins Thursday, June 6, 2024
and concludes Sunday, July 21, 2024. Hours of business are Monday –
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (days and hours subject to change at the
discretion of COA or intern supervisors).

 📱 News You Can Use
Governor Eric Holcomb joined the Association of Indiana Counties at
their legislative conference.

Lt. Governor Suzanne
Crouchhttps://twitter.com/LGSuzanneCrouch/status/1753539141940150510
>wore red last Friday to help raise awareness for heart disease.
Secretary Diego Morales delivered St. Joe $110,000 check for election
improvement and explains how it will provide safe & secure elections.
Attorney General Todd Rokita commemorated the life of Toby Keith with
a tweet on X.

Treasurer Daniel Elliot spoke to a group of
homeschooled students who attended TeenPact Leadership School's four
day cla

Comptroller Elise Nieshalla showcased two pieces of art work
created by two individuals part of the Hoosier Women's Artist Program.
Senator Mike Braun highlighted the actions of the Biden
administration that opened the border.

Senator Todd
Younghttps://twitter.com/SenToddYoung/status/1755355284757774397 >met
with members of Indiana's National Guard in Washington D.C.
Congressman Rudy Yakym visited with manufacturers in his district.
Congressman Jim
Bankshttps://twitter.com/Jim_Banks/status/1755241066771435586
>highlighted problems at the southern border.

Congressman Jim Baird
attended the Purdue Ag Alumni Fish fry and discussed questions facing
Hoosier farmers.

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz met with Indiana
Adjutant General Dale Lyles and other leaders in the National Guard to
discuss support for service members.

Congressman Greg Pence
celebrated National Women in Sports Day.

Congressman Larry Bucshon
honored a fellow Republican in the U.S. House.

Congresswoman Erin
Houchin met with the IU Southeast Chancellor, Debbie Ford.
 Upcoming Events Across the State
February 17: 6th District
Gubernatorial/US Senatorial/Presidential Straw Poll

February 17:
Pulaski County GOP Lincoln Day Luncheon

February 17: Cass County
Republican Lincoln Day

February
20:[link removed]
ner >Tippecanoe County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

February
23:[link removed] >Congress of Counties
February
25:[link removed]
r >Fountain County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

March 2: Switzerland County
Lincoln Day Dinner

March 5: Madison County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 9: Howard County Century Club Breakfast

March
9:[link removed]
ring-meeting >Indiana Federation of Republican Women Spring Meeting
March
9:[link removed]
>Miami County Lincoln Dinner

March
14:[link removed]
-day-dinner >Henry County Republicans 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner

March
23: Owen County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

March 24: Warren County
Lincoln Day Dinner

March 29: Orange County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 30: Brown County Republican Women's Breakfast

April 1: Putnam
County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

April
2:[link removed]
nner >Perry Township GOP Club Lincoln Day Dinner

April
3:[link removed]-
day-gala-third-congressional-district-candidate-forum >Adams County
Republican Party Lincoln Day Gala Third Congressional District
Candidate Forum

April
4:[link removed]
>Jasper County Lincoln & Reagan Days

April 6: La Porte County
Lincoln Day Dinner

April
16:&nbsphttps://www.indiana.gop/events/wells-county-republican-party-20
24-lincoln-day-dinner >Wells County Republican Party 2024 Lincoln Day
Dinner

April
18:[link removed]
>DeKalb County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

April
19:[link removed] >Noble
County GOP Lincoln Day

April
23:[link removed]-
day-dinner >Knox County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner

April
26:&nbsphttps://www.indiana.gop/events/white-county-gop-lincoln-day-din
ner >White County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

May 2: 2024 Kosciusko County
Republican Day

May 2: Hamilton County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
Events past these dates are available on our website and will be added
to the newsletter as we approach them.
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