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The Heart of Hoosiers
 

Yesterday at his daily press conference, Governor Holcomb said something that stuck with me. He said, "It's simply amazing to see the heart of Hoosiers who are hunkered down right now, not slowing down to meet the needs of their neighbors."

Hunkered down...but not slowing down. Across the state, we're seeing stories of Hoosiers stepping up with incredible acts of service to our neighbors. It's stories of companies shifting production -- distilleries making hand sanitizer, manufacturers making personal protective equipment, stories of generous tips on take-out, and stories of people making calls to look in on their fellow Hoosiers.

If you need to lift up, check out Govenror Holcomb's campaign Twitter page for some really fantastic stories. 

That's because we know that while we're social distancing, we're really all in this together. And I'm thankful every day that we're being led through it all by the decisive leadership of Governor Holcomb.

With Governor Holcomb's leadership and the heart of Hoosiers, I know we'll get through this stronger than ever.

- Chairman Kyle Hupfer

Governor Holcomb's Week That Was

Keeping Hoosiers Safe: Coronavirus

Throughout the week, Governor Holcomb provided daily updates to Hoosiers about how Indiana is responding to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Check out some of the actions Governor Holcomb and his team have taken below to keep Hoosiers safe:

  • In order to keep vulnerable Hoosiers safe, Governor Holcomb has asked us to hunker down and stay at home. Traffic on Indiana roads was down 41% yesterday compared to the same day last year.
  • Access to Indiana's great government service continues remotely, including welfare and unemployment applications.
  • Governor Holcomb is continuing to enforce carry-out and delivery options only for restaurants in Indiana. Please continue to support your local restaurants options during this time.
  • Restaurants with liquor licenses can sell alcohol for carryout consumption.
  • The Department of Workforce Development has suspended the one-week waiting period that is required before paying unemployment benefits. 
  • Department of Correction inmates are now working on producing personal protective equipment, including face masks and protective gowns.
  • The Indiana State Department of Education (DOE) and Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) are teaming up to encourage schools to provide limited child care services to the children of emergency and other essential workers.
  • Hoosiers with chronic health issues will be able to receive a 90-day supply of their non-controlled prescription medication.  
  • The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has spoken with more than 1,000 businesses and economic development agencies in the last five days about ways to continue supporting the state’s economy. More than 135 companies have been fully vetted as being able to help, such as shifting production to make necessary medical and protective equipment.
  • The Indiana National Guard are being deployed to six food banks across the state to help sort and pack food for distribution.
  • The Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced Community Development Block Grant funds may be redirected to assist with COVID-19 needs, such as assistance for small businesses.
To stay up to date on the latest developments, please make you're following Governor Holcomb on FacebookTwitter and Instagram!

As we all continue to fight the coronavirus in Indiana, please remember to wash your hands frequently and to continue to practice social distancing. In order to flatten the curve and protect vulnerable Hoosiers, it's going to take a team effort. We're all in this together! 
Resources: A State That Works Together
 
As news and information on the coronavirus continue to rapidly change -- we want to make sure you have the resources you need to stay up to date! 
  • Indiana State Department of Health - The Indiana State Department of Health is posting important information, and frequent updates to their website --   as well as offering an Indiana coronavirus map, and other resources for Hoosiers! Check out their website here
  • Indiana Coronavirus Hotline - Get help with any questions you have regarding COVID-19 via Indiana's toll-free, 24/7 hotline! Call 877-826-0011!
  • FAQ's on Indiana's Stay-at-Home Order -- This is definitely a new challenge for all of us. Click here to help answer some of your questions!
  • File for Unemployment - Many Hoosiers are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19. Click here for information and to file for unemployment
We're going to get through this together! Help one another, and share these resources with friends and family who need them!

Next Week: Indiana GOP Virtual Phone Bank!

As we're all hunkered down at home and practicing social distancing, we have a great way you can connect with fellow Hoosiers and support Governor Holcomb and your fellow Republican team at the same time.   

We'll be hosting an Indiana GOP Virtual Phone Bank on Wednesday, April 1 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m!

Sign up here, and a member of our team will reach out to help get you connected with the technology you'll need to help reach your fellow Hoosiers from home.

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Congress Passes Relief for Americans

This week, Congress passed the CARES Act, a $2 trillion package to help Americans, and it was just signed by President Donald Trump!

The CARES Act includes:

  • $500 billion in emergency loans for businesses & municipalities that have been affected by the coronavirus.
  • $350 million for small business to help them meet payroll and keep Americans employed.
  • Will increase unemployment by $600 per week for 4 months.
  • Americans will receive a one-time check of $1,200 and $500 per child.
  • $150 billion is dedicated to hospitals and medical centers treating coronavirus patients.
Check out what Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun had to say about the CARES Act below:
  • Senator Young: “This emergency relief package is designed to help Hoosier families, workers, job creators, healthcare heroes on the front lines, patients, and everyone who has suffered through no fault of their own. Now that an agreement has been reached, we must immediately get this critical relief into the hands of people who need it most...We are going to get through this by working together, and we are going to come out stronger.”
  • Senator Braun: "The coronavirus impacts our health and our economy, and I will be supporting this assistance package which provides massive assistance for our hospitals, reaches out to directly help workers keep their jobs & give immediate help to those who lost their jobs, and provides the largest Main Street assistance program in history for small business owners to keep their doors open, which I was personally involved in securing.”

News You Can Use

Governor Eric Holcomb sets example of leadership
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch highlights efforts to help rural communities with COVID-19
Senator Todd Young says small business loans may be available soon
Senator Mike Braun says coronavirus limits are best set at the local level
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski  expects president to sign relief bill
Congressman Jim Banks speaks in favor of the CARES Act
Congressman Jim Baird shares video on different ways you can help fellow Hoosiers
Congresswoman Susan Brooks thanks everyone working on the front line of COVID-19
Congressman Greg Pence drove to DC to support the COVID-19 relief legislation
Congressman Larry Bucshon says we're "giving America a fighting chance to get through this"
Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's important to recognize coronavirus scams

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