A Message from the Chairwoman

We Are Here to Help!

Friends,

We hope to see many of you this weekend at our 2024 Congress of Counties! We are so excited to get together with our fellow Republicans to prepare for the elections ahead this year.

While Congress of Counties is a great place to add tools to your toolbox, we wanted to remind you that it is not your only opportunity to grow your party building skills! Our staff at the IN GOP HQ have been traveling the state to meet with local parties and help them build from the grassroots up. From recruiting and messaging to county officer and data center training, we are always happy to hit the road and work with our county parties!

Over the last few months alone, some of the trainings and meetings our team has attended and/or assisted in have included the 3rd district meetings, Monroe County grassroots training, White County data training, Clinton County precinct committeeman and state delegate training, Floyd County data trainings. We have also helped with or attended Marion County GOP meetings, the Bartholomew County GOP Women's Club meeting, and virtual trainings that included the 8th district and Hamilton County data training.

As you can see, we are willing to come to you! Our staff is ready and willing to engage with our grassroots in every corner of the state.

Please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know if you have questions, want an update on state party happenings, or if your local party would like training in an area of need!

Thank you for all that you do.

Chairwoman Anne F. Hathaway

Governor Eric Holcomb's Week in Review

🏀 Gov. Holcomb Enjoyed All-Star Weekend Here in Indiana!

Governor Eric Holcomb enjoyed the NBA All-Star weekend like many Hoosiers, who got to experience basketball at a new level. Gov. Holcomb wouldn't let a little snow keep the basketball state from celebrating some of the greatest players in the world.

What he’s saying: "Reflecting on the incredible experience during NBA All-Star Weekend. Grateful for the @NBA, participants, and all the #Hoosiers who made it memorable. In 49 states, it’s just #basketball, but this is #Indiana!" - Gov. Holcomb said in a tweet.

What else happened this week? Gov. Holcomb spoke at the Indiana Prayer Breakfast.

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

Hoosier Republican Leaders Continue to Take Action on The Biden Border Crisis

The Biden border crisis continues to become a bigger issue for all states in the U.S., including Indiana. While Democrats sit on their hands, Hoosier Republicans have taken leadership on this issue. For example, earlier this month Gov. Holcomb announced that he would be sending the Indiana National Guard to assist Texas in defending the southern border, because Biden and the Democrats are actively working to keep our border wide open.

In fact, right here in Indiana, cities run by Democrat mayors are refusing to enforce federal immigration laws! These are SANCTUARY CITIES, right here in our home state. This is a dangerous policy that gives protection and immunity to the over 9 million illegal border crossings that we have seen since Biden took office.

However, once again, Republicans have stepped up to the plate. Republican leaders in the General Assembly are working on Senate Bill 181, which will allow the Indiana Attorney General to file a lawsuit to stop a city or college from enforcing a sanctuary city/campus policy.

SB 181: Enforcement of Sanctuary City/Campus Ban (Author: Sen. Koch)

Goal and contents of SB 181:

A sanctuary city is a municipality that limits or denies cooperation with federal immigration authorities in enforcing immigration laws.
Indiana law already bans local governments from enacting "sanctuary city" policies, and bans public and private colleges from enacting "sanctuary campus" policies.
However, the enforcement mechanism under our law was struck down by the courts on technical grounds. Without a way to enforce our existing law, at least 4 Indiana cities currently declare themselves sanctuary cities: Gary (ordinance), East Chicago (ordinance), West Lafayette (ordinance), and Marion County/Indianapolis (judicial settlement agreement).
SB 181 fixes this issue so our law against sanctuary cities can be enforced. Under the bill, the Attorney General will file a lawsuit to stop a city or college from enforcing a sanctuary city/campus policy.

Bill status: Passed Senate, Currently on First Reading in the House.

A few things to consider when wondering how the southern border impacts Indiana:

71% of all Indiana overdose deaths from 2021-2022 were from synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, which are mainly manufactured outside of the U.S.
Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45, with a 94% increase in number of deaths by Fentanyl!

SB 181 aims to safeguard Hoosiers from the numerous challenges streaming across our southern border by allowing Indiana's AG to do one simple thing that Democrats refuse to do, ENFORCE THE LAW. Democrats would rather create safe zones for those who cross the border illegally.

2024 Republican National Convention Internship Program

Applications 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:

RNC Internship Application. Please include your Resume and Personal Statement with your submission on the application portal
Two Letters of Recommendation emailed to [email protected]

To 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 hosted Senator Todd Young and other members of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch hosted students from the University of Southern Indiana.

Secretary Diego Morales delivered more election improvement grant checks to county clerks, this time to Hancock County.

Attorney General Todd Rokita delivered a care package from his office to Navy members of the USS Indianapolis.

Treasurer Daniel Elliott Honored Sammy L. Davis, a distinguished Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army and is a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Comptroller Elise Nieshalla shared her experience at the Indiana Leadership prayer breakfast.

Senator Mike Braun released a statement.

Senator Todd Young took part in a series of events in Indiana with fellow commissioners on the National Security Commission of Emerging Biotechnology.

Congressman Rudy Yakym visited and toured Memorial's MedFlight headquarters and helicopter in Elkhart.

Congressman Jim Banks celebrated Presidents' Day.

Congressman Jim Baird held mobile office hours in Benton County.

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz spoke about how inflation affects all Americans.

Congressman Greg Pence spent time with the air traffic controllers at Indianapolis International Airport.

Congressman Larry Bucshon joined Congresswoman Houchin on her new podcast.

Congresswoman Erin Houchin posts about the border situation and the threat on national security.