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Fighting for Farmers and Transparency


John,



This has been yet another incredible week for conservative Hoosiers and
Americans across the country, with big news from both the Governor's Office and
the General Assembly.



The week began with our legislature sending several bills to Governor Braun's
desk, with the Governor highlighting HB 1149, directing the Indiana Department
of Agriculture to create a central portal for communication between farmers and
the state, as both his first signed act and a key part of his Freedom and
Opportunity Agenda.



Governor Braun continued to deliver on his campaign promises through executive
action, making permitting information public as part of his push to increase
transparency in state government.



Our representatives in the General Assembly sent several other important
pieces of legislation to Governor Braun's desk, including measures to protect
on-duty police officers, combat the drug crisis, and lessen the burden of
estate taxes on families.



At the Indiana GOP HQ, we are proud to stand behind Governor Braun and our
Republican leaders as they continue to deliver for everyday Hoosiers.



As always, thank you for being a part of our team. Please feel free to reach
out if there's anything I can assist with.







Lana Keesling, Indiana GOP Chairwoman


 

 


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Governor Braun Signs His First Piece of Legislation, HEA 1149, to Support
Farmers



Governor Mike Braun last Tuesday, signed his first act into law. HEA 1149
supports Hoosier farmers by creating a new online portal, giving them a
one-stop shop for tools to communicate with the state government and get
information they need to be successful.



What he said: “This new online portal was part of my Freedom and Opportunity
agriculture agenda and is a win for Hoosier farmers. It’s a one-stop-shop to
help Hoosier farmers navigate state and federal agencies, avoid red tape, and
communicate with the state government what we can do better to help them be
successful.”

- Governor Braun, via a press release
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Governor Braun Signs Executive Order to Make Permitting Information Public



Governor Mike Braun last Wednesday, signed an executive order directing the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR), and the Department of Transportation (INDOT) to
publicly report permitting data monthly, ensuring transparency and supporting
growth.




What he said: “My administration is committed to transparency and
accountability, and we’re taking action to make Indiana the best place in
America to start and grow a business. Permitting is an important part of
growing our economy, and publicly reporting permitting data holds agencies
accountable and makes them more efficient.”

- Governor Braun, via a press release
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Chairwoman's County Visits: 16


 


Governor Mike Braun began his political career by serving on his local school
board. This past week, he wrote an op-ed in The Washington Examiner praising
President Donald Trump for returning education to the states and to parents.




Key Excerpt: "Education is one of the most important things we do as a
country, but it only works when it’s directed by parents, local communities,
and states — not by the federal bureaucracy in Washington. President Donald
Trump is taking bold action to turn education back to where it belongs: with
the people and the representatives closest to them. … By fully empowering the
states to decide how their federal education dollars are spent and winding down
the unnecessary, ineffective, and politicized Department of Education, Trump is
putting parents in the driver’s seat and our children first."- Governor Braun



Click Here to Read Full Editorial
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Indiana GOP is Hiring Interns for the Spring Semester



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organizing? The Indiana Republican Party is now accepting applications for our
Spring Internship Program!

✅ Gain hands-on experience in campaign strategy, communications, and event
planning
✅ Work alongside state leaders and build valuable connections
✅ Make a real impact on Republican efforts in Indiana

Apply Today! Spots are limited!

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📱 News You Can Use


Governor Mike Braun celebrated
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Hoosiers to reach out and share their ideas about saving taxpayer dollars,
improving government transparency, and more by contacting [email protected].



Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith presented
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Award to 56 families to recognize their families’ farm legacies and
longstanding commitment to agriculture.



Secretary Diego Morales promoted
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Indiana at a major Indian tech industry conference, where he was invited to
speak on the topic of forging international alliances for tech leadership.



Treasurer Daniel Elliot attended
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Prayer Breakfast, where Hoosier leaders come together in faith to seek wisdom
and lift each other up in prayer.



Comptroller Elise Nieshalla joined
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26 state financial officers nationwide asking President Donald Trump to
investigate the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Directives that
subject American companies to comply with the environmental, social and
governance (ESG) disclosure rules in their domestic operations.



Attorney General Todd Rokita called
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on all Hoosiers to remain vigilant for signs of human trafficking. Spring
break, a time often associated with relaxation and celebration, unfortunately
provides opportunities for traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals,
particularly in areas with large crowds and tourist activity.



Senator Todd Young spoke
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on the Senate floor to celebrate the 100th anniversary of WOWO Radio in Fort
Wayne. On March 31, 1925, at 500 watts, 1320 on the dial, the Voice of the
Midwest – WOWO Radio – first hit the airwaves.



Senator Jim Banks introduced
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,alongside Senator Collins, the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of
2025. Currently, veterans can receive VA burial benefits, including headstones,
markers, or urns. This bill would allow veterans with VA-provided urns or
plaques to be buried in VA national cemeteries if their families choose.



Congressman Rudy Yakym introduced
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theReducing Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act to ensure more Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds go directly to families in need
rather than bureaucratic overhead.



Congressman Marlin Stutzman joined
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discusses what House Republicans can accomplish in 2025.



Congressman Jim Baird spoke
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members of the House Commerce Committeein support of H.J. Res. 75 to overturn a
Biden Department of Energy standard on commercial refrigeration equipment that
threatens small businesses, harms consumers, and drives up costs.



Congresswoman Victoria Spartz met with
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in her district to discuss reforms needed to improve health care value, price
transparency and competition.



Congressman Jefferson Shreve announced
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that his office is accepting applications for the 2025 Congressional Art
Competition. The competition is open to high school students living in
Indiana's 6th Congressional District.



Congressman Mark Messmer <[link removed]>
<[link removed]>vocally supported
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DETERRENT Act to protect our nation's students from hostile foreign influences
by creating transparency in the reporting process for gifts received by
universities.



Congresswoman Erin Houchin reintroduced
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four key bills to protect students, workers, and retirees.



 


HEA 1050: Addresses technical issues in the Indiana Code, resolves technical
conflicts from the 2024 legislative session, and makes conforming amendments.



HEA 1056: Adds additional substances to the list of controlled substances.



HEA 1121: Creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction
with the United States for certain juvenile delinquency proceedings on Indiana
military property.



HEA 1122: Authorizes a law enforcement officer to order a person to stop
approaching the law enforcement officer if the officer reasonably believes that
the person's presence within 25 feet of the officer will interfere with the
performance of the officer's duties. Provides that a person who knowingly or
intentionally approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after
being ordered to stop approaching commits unlawful encroachment on a law
enforcement officer, a Class C misdemeanor.



HEA 1149: Requires the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to create and
maintain an online portal that centralizes agricultural resources, funding
opportunities, regulatory checklists, and data visualization tools to assist
users in navigating federal and state programs. It also includes features for
public feedback on federal regulations affecting Indiana’s rural economy and
requires periodic updates on lost farmland.



HEA 1213: Removes language regarding coverage under a casualty insurance
policy or liability insurance policy on property transferred by a transfer on
death deed. Specifies that a provision regarding insurance coverage on property
transferred by a transfer on death deed does not apply to a commercial lines
property insurance policy. Makes corresponding changes.



HEA 1289: Defines "employment social enterprise" as a nonprofit or for-profit
organization that meets certain criteria. Amends the definition of "workforce
related program" to include a work based learning program or transitional jobs
program that: (1) is through an employment social enterprise; and (2) meets
certain other criteria.


 

Upcoming Events Across the State


April 3: Ripley County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 3: Porter County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 4: Newton County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 5: Vermillion County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 5: Adams County Lincoln Day Gala
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April 15: Perry Township Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 17: Floyd County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 22: Allen County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 22: Harrison County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 24: Morgan County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 25: Clark County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 25: Perry County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 26: Howard County Century Club Breakfast
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April 26: Hendricks County Freedom and Family Day
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April 30: Fulton County "We are your Voice"
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May 7: Warrick County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 9: Jay County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 14: Bartholomew Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 17: White County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 23: Whitley County Lincoln Day Dinner
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July 25: Newton County Golf Outing
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