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Free & Independent States
It was just 244 years ago this Saturday that the Second Continental Congressed approved the Declaration of Independence, charting the course for the founding, growth and greatness of the United States.

This revolutionary document declared ideas that at the time seemed radical – that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Today, these ideals are the bedrock of our country.

It avowed our 13 original colonies to be “free and independent states.” And while our nation has grown to 50 states, that emphasis on the importance of our states continues to this day. Over those 244 years, our nation has been through a lot of challenges, and there’s no doubt that COVID-19 has presented a deep challenge to these free and independent states.

Here in Indiana, Governor Holcomb has been leading Indiana skillfully through this crisis – working to get Indiana back on track, while looking at the data and always prioritizing the health and wellbeing of Hoosiers. Our economy is starting to see some positive movement, and he very wisely decided this week to delay a full reopening while we see some COVID-19 indicators rise.

There’s a reason why 83% of Hoosiers say they approve of how Governor Holcomb is guiding us through this pandemic – it’s true leadership at work!

And, of course, there’s no doubt that the states have received excellent support from our full partners in President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

Have a wonderful weekend – and happy Independence Day!

- Chairman Kyle Hupfer
Governor Holcomb's Week That Was
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Indiana: Back on Track

Governor Holcomb's top priority is keeping Hoosiers safe and healthy. That's why he is continuing to look at COVID-19 data to help inform his decisions as we continue to get Indiana back on track.

This week he announced that while a few restrictions will lift this weekend to allow for outdoor events – where the risk of COVID-19 transmission is up to 19 times less – the majority of Phase 4 will remain in place through at least July 17. This new phase is set to last from July 4 through July 17. For the full details of Phase 4.5, click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

Here’s what we can now expect in Indiana for the next few weeks as part of the Back on Track plan ([link removed][UNIQID]) :
* Social Gatherings: Following the CDC’s social distancing guidelines, gatherings will be limited to up to 250 people.
* Eating Out: Dining room food service may continue up to 75 percent capacity as long as social distancing is implemented.
* Bars: Bar seating in restaurants may continue operations at 50 percent capacity with social distancing.
* Entertainment: Cultural, entertainment, amusement parks, tourism sites and similar facilities may continue operations open at 50 percent capacity.

As always, state and local communities can impose stricter guidelines – and places like Elkhart County will remain in Stage 4 until at least July 13.

Why the delay? Governor Holcomb has always said this will be a data-driven decision, and here’s where the data currently stands:
* Hospitalizations: Indiana is seeing a slight uptick in our hospitalization rate, from 595 Hoosiers on June 26 to 668 Hoosiers on July 1. While the uptick isn’t as strong as a few other states – it’s still an important change to watch.
* Surge Capacity: Indiana’s hospital surge capacity still remains strong, with 40% of ICU beds available and 83% of ventilators available.
* Testing: We’ve seen increases in Indiana’s testing positivity rates, but the good news is that there are 200 testing sites ([link removed][UNIQID]) across the state – so anyone can now get tested (and for free at state-sponsored sites).
* Contact Tracing: Indiana’s contact tracing team is making 2,500 daily calls to people who have tested positive or their close contacts.

If the guiding principles of Governor Holcomb's Back on Track plan look good -- including numbers of hospitalizations, surge capacity, availability of testing and expanded contact tracing -- then we should move to phase 5 by July 18. However, that will require the work of all Hoosiers!

While you’re out this 4th of July weekend, please remember to be safe. Practice social distancing, wear your mask, and let’s look out for our fellow Hoosiers!

To stay up to date on the latest developments, please make you're following Governor Holcomb on Facebook ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Twitter ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Instagram ([link removed][UNIQID]) !

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State Convention Voting Continues

It was another big week for our state convention delegates! Yesterday's count (as of 5:30 p.m.) shows that 1,396 ballots have already been received by the independent accounting firm. A few quick reminders:
* If you’ve mailed in your ballot, check here ([link removed][UNIQID]) to see if it's been received by the independent accounting firm. We’ll update the page again on July 7.
* Remember, ballots must be received by the independent accounting firm by 5 p.m. ET on July 9.
* If you have any questions or concerns, please call us directly at 317-635-7561. Our office is closed today for Independence Day, and we'll be open again on Monday.

Ballots will be counted on July 10, and we'll host a Facebook live event to announce the results that day. Timing of the Facebook live will be announced closer to July 10. Like us on Facebook ([link removed][UNIQID]) so that you don’t miss the event!

For more information about convention and voting, visit our convention website ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
Upcoming Events
July 22 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Kosciusko County Republican Golf Outing
July 25 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Knox County Lincoln Day Dinner
July 31 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Newton GOP Golf Outing
August 1 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Lincoln Lawn Party
August 14-15 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : IRFW Tribute to Women & Statewide Meeting
August 19 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Porter County Lincoln Day Dinner
August 22 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Adams County GOP 5th Annual Benjamin Harrison Breakfast
September 5 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Wells County Reagan Rally
October 2 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner
October 7 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Kosciusko County Republican Fall Fish Fry
October 15 ([link removed][UNIQID]) : Lincoln-Reagan Fall Dinner

Have an event to add? Please email it to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) !

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