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Honoring Charlie Kirk


John,



I want to begin by addressing what I know is front of mind for all of us, the
assassination of Charlie Kirk. To see a young man, a husband and father, and a
staunch defender of free speech be gunned down for the ideas he expressed has
been devastating, and I would ask that each of you join me in lifting up his
family in prayer. I am glad to be able to say that President Trump announced
this morning, "with a high-degree of certainty" that the killer has been
identified and is now in custody. I want to thank President Trump and Governor
Braun for directing flags to be flown at half-mast to honor Charlie, and I have
been very glad to see an outpouring of support for his family and loved ones
from Hoosiers across the state.



Charlie died practicing what he preached, engaging in open debate and standing
up for the principles we hold so dear. He will continue to inspire each and
every one of us, and this heinous act will not erase the good he did and love
he had for this nation and his countrymen.



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 Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Charlie Kirk



Governor Mike Braun has ordered flags at state facilities to be flown at
half-staff through Sunday, Sept. 14, in accordance with President Trump’s
directive honoring Charlie Kirk. He also encouraged Hoosiers and businesses to
join in this tribute.

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"I am deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. Political violence
has no place in our communities. My prayers are with his family."

- Governor Braun via a x <[link removed]>


Governor Braun leads the nation in removing discriminatory business practices



Indiana has become the first state to request a federal waiver to remove race
and gender-based requirements from the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
program in highway construction contracts. If approved, the Indiana Department
of Transportation would instead use race and gender neutral criteria focused on
economically disadvantaged small businesses.



"I am a firm believer in offering equal opportunity for all to compete and
succeed. If granted, this waiver will further position Indiana as a state one
would want to do business with and as a place to grow your business,"

- Governor Braun via a press release
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📱 News You Can Use


Governor Mike Braun attended both Dubois
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this week to discuss what his freedom and opportunity agenda means for Hoosiers
across the state.



Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith hosted
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roundtable in Southwest Indiana today, bringing together local pastors to
listen and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing their
communities. He was joined by Rep. Alex Burton and Councilwoman Jill Hahn, who
helped foster stronger connections between civic leaders and faith communities.



Secretary Diego Morales represented
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Indiana at the National Meeting of Securities Regulators. Secretary Morales
commented on hisattendance at the conference saying, "Investor protection is at
the core of what we do. Hoosiers deserve a fair and transparent marketplace,
and conferences like this allow us to exchange ideas, strengthen regulatory
practices, and ensure Indiana remains at the forefront of safeguarding
investors."



Treasurer Daniel Elliott joined
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with leaders from Israel and across the USA, at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast
to speak about and celebrate Indiana's alliance with the state of Israel.



Comptroller Elise Nieshalla applauded
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the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) for recommending Indiana
Senate Resolution 51, that sounds the alarm on the national debt, serve as a
model for state legislatures to pass across the country.



Attorney General Todd Rokita announced <[link removed]> that his
office is leading a 17-state effort in support of the Indiana Department of
Transportation's request for a waiver against utilizing the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program which requires race
and gender-conscious requirements. In the letter to the Department of
Transportation, the Indiana-led multistate coalition argues that such
requirements violate the Constitution and the recent Supreme Court decision in
Students for Fair Admissions.



Senator Todd Young visited
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Faucet to discuss issues affecting theplumbing industry and their Hoosier
workforce.



Senator Jim Banks visited
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Honor Flight #52 at the World War II Memorial in D.C.



Congressman Rudy Yakym met
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in DC with Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. The trip was made possible in part
by the Walorski Family Foundation. Congressman Yakym praised former
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski efforts to advocate for veterans stating, "Jackie
was a tireless advocate for veterans, and I'm honored to carry on her legacy.
We are a grateful nation."



Congressman Marlin Stutzman was <[link removed]>
on Meet the Press Now on Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues including
Republicans' plans to keep the government funded.



Congressman Jim Baird announced
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the PART act to help reduce catalytic converter thefts and provide local law
enforcement officers with the tools to reduce these often costly thefts.



Congresswoman Victoria Spartz connected
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Institute to discussaddressing fiscal issues affecting Hoosier families.



Congressman Jefferson Shreve joined
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Transportation Committee to advance FEMA reforms to ensure that relief efforts
are fast and fair.



Congressman Mark Messmer, along with other Indiana and Kentucky lawmakers,
hosted <[link removed]> Secretary Duffy to unveil the progress on the
I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project.



Congresswoman Erin Houchin hosted
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team at the Capital praising their work and how they continue to be a leader in
health and innovation.


 

Upcoming Events Across the State


September 13: Fulton County Lincoln Lawn Reception
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September 14: Johnson Republican Party Chairman’s GOP Rally and Cookout
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September 15: Posey County GOP Golf Outing
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September 20: Greene County Lincoln Day Dinner <[link removed]>



September 20: Brown County’s Big Beautiful Bash
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September 20: Wayne County Lincoln Day Dinner
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September 25: Hendricks County Lincoln Day Dinner
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September 26: Hamilton County Great Outdoor Party
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October 5: Red Bench Candidate School
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October 16: Monroe County Lincoln Day Dinner
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October 20: Knox County GOP Lincoln Day
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October 28: Madison County Fall Faith & Freedom Dinner
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October 28: Delaware County Lincoln Day Dinner
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October 29: DeKalb County Lincoln Day Dinner
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February 20: Congress of Counties 2026
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June 19: Indiana Republican State Convention 2026
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