Enjoy the Long Weekend

John,

 

Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out and helped us have the best Super Saturday to date! Knocking over 7,000 doors on Saturday alone. We thank all of our County Chairs that worked with our field team to help organize amazing event locations across the State. A special shoutout to Johnson County Chair Beth Boyce for hosting an amazing Super Saturday with over 70 volunteers. 

 

I know we are really beginning to hit our stride making sure we get out the vote this November. However, this weekend I encourage us all to get some rest and relaxation with family before the last couple months of election season is upon us. Together we will need our energy to finish out the campaign season strong and make sure we get Republicans across the finish line this November.

 

I hope you all have an amazing weekend of fun with your family!   

 

Thank you all for what you do!

Chairman Randy Head

Mike Braun Attended and Spoke at Events Around Indiana This Week!

Senator Mike Braun spoke about the Promising Pathway Act at an event raising money for ALS research.  

 

What's he saying: "Honored to speak about Promising Pathway Act at an inspiring event raising money for ALS research this week. A member of my staff, Robert Ordway, biked 800 miles across the country from Washington, D.C. to Indiana to raise money to end ALS. Over $100,000 for @iamalsorg!" - Sen. Braun said via X.

Senator Mike Braun spent an evening with the Indiana Federation of Republican Women Tribute dinner.     

 

What's he saying: "Spent a fantastic evening at the Indiana Federation of Republican Women Tribute Dinner! Congratulations to all of the excellent women who were recognized for their achievements." - Sen. Braun said via a post on X.

 

Follow Senator Braun's socials below and keep an eye out as he is continuing his 92 county Freedom and Opportunity Tour and may be making a stop near you!

• To stay up-to-date, follow Sen. Mike Braun on Facebook or X.

Shout Out Johnson County Chair Beth Boyce!

We would like to give Johnson County Chair Beth Boyce a special shout out for helping organize a successful Super Saturday.

 

Beth Boyce has been an active member of the Johnson County Republican Party through multiple administrations, serving in various roles as a County Chair, on the Indiana GOP State Committee, a State Delegate, a Precinct Committeeman, and as an Indiana Delegate to the RNC on multiple occasions. She is a valued member of our grassroots and we are proud to have her on our team!

 

Beth secured over 70 volunteers and many of our statewide officials to help kick-off an energized day of door knocking. It is the hard work of our County Chairs and grassroots network that allows Republicans to continue to lead our State! Thank you, Beth, for your commitment to our party and all the hard work you put in everyday!

 

Follow the Johnson County Republican Party on Facebook and Instagram!

✏️ 2024 IREAD Assessment Score Increases! 📈

Indiana's third grade literacy rates increased for the third consecutive year according to results released from the 2023-2024 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. 

 

This is amazing news as Republican leaders have continued to make historic literacy investments over the last several years.

 

Due to Republican leadership in the General Assembly and the leadership of Indiana's Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner, Hoosier literacy is heading back in the right direction. 

 

Results Recap:

• Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana’s literacy rates declined every year, with the exception of 2014 to 2015.
• Literacy rates have now increased for three consecutive years.
• This year represents the largest-ever single-year increase since the start of IREAD in 2013.
• Literacy rates for Black students, students in special education, and students receiving free/reduced price meals have increased for three consecutive years.
• The number of schools proactively testing IREAD in second grade has nearly tripled - this allows teachers to have an indicator for student performance before the third grade IREAD tests.
  • Starting this year, all second graders will proactively take the IREAD test.
  • With the help of this early indicator, educators were able to identify students needing interventions to master foundational reading skills, allowing 56% of second graders who were identified as at-risk in 2023 to pass IREAD in 2024.
• Indiana partnered with Lilly Endowment, Inc. to invest up to $111 million to support early literacy development. This investment was recently expanded by the Indiana General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session, resulting in a combined total investment of $170 million. 

The COVID-19 pandemic interfered with learning for students across the country, and Indiana was no exception. Thanks to the leadership of Secretary Jenner and the General Assembly, we are witnessing a rebound in childhood literacy.

 

Education remains a priority for Republicans. In order to continue to see this level of improvement, it is important that we elect Republicans up and down the ballot in November!

Super Saturday Upcoming Schedule

📱 News You Can Use 

Governor Eric Holcomb met with @USembassySK  U.S. Ambassador Rana. 

 

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch spotlighted the work of @IndianaOCRA is doing to address mental health issues across Indiana. 

 

Secretary Diego Morales has been traveling around Indiana giving funds to counties for secure elections. Most recently Parke County. 

 

Treasurer Daniel Elliot thanked the @DuboisCoHerald for highlighting the positive impact his office is making. 

 

Comptroller Elise Nieshella connected with Crawford and Floyd officials has budget time!  

 

Attorney General Todd Rokita spoke at the Perry-Spencer Republican Picnic. 

 

Senator Todd Young hosted an Academy Day for high school students. 

 

Senator Mike Braun highlighted the success of Donald Trump's transparency executive order.

 

Congressman Rudy Yakym visited counties around Indiana for his "Factories, Freeways, and Fields" tour finishing the day in Wabash.

 

Congressman Jim Banks met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

 

Congressman Jim Baird posted on Mark Zuckerberg admitting to the Biden-Harris Administration pressuring Facebook to censor Americans.

 

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz remembered Hoosier Hero, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, who passed 3 years ago after the Abbey Gate attack. 

 

Congressman Greg Pence received the IHCA's Public Servant of the Year Award.  

 

Congressman Larry Bucshon responded to the news of Mark Zuckerberg admitting his part in the Biden-Harris censorship scheme. 

Congresswoman Erin Houchin visited students with students at West Washington High School. 

Upcoming Events Across the State

September 5: Howard County GOP Breakfast Club

 

September 6: Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner

 

September 6: Warren County Patriot Day Golf Outing

 

September 7: Wells County Republican Reagan Rally

 

September 12: Clinton County GOP Open Golf Outing

 

September 14: Fulton County Lincoln Day

 

September 15: Johnson County 13th Annual Chairman's GOP Rally & Cookout

 

September 16: 17th Annual Howard County GOP Golf Tournament

 

September 17: Jennings County Lincoln Day Dinner

 

September 19: Howard County GOP Candidate Meet & Greet

 

September 19: Washington Township GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

 

September 21: Cass County Annual Fall Fundraiser

 

September 28: Knox County Republicans Trap Shoot

 

October 1: Hamilton County Annual Fall Dinner

 

October 7: Orange County GOP Annual Fall BBQ

 

October 11: Fayette County Spaghetti Dinner

 

October 15: IN GOP 2024 Fall Dinner