Republicans Focused on Protecting our Communities, while Democrats Take the Government Hostage

Dear John,

This week, Governor Mike Braun showed once again why Indiana is leading the nation in law and order. From Fort Wayne to Lafayette to Indianapolis, he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Indiana State Police, thanking them for their tireless work to protect Hoosier families. Together, they are cracking down on drugs, protecting our children from predators, and making sure criminals who threaten our communities are behind bars.

But while Indiana is focused on protecting families, Washington Democrats are once again playing political games at the expense of hardworking Americans. Senator Schumer and his caucus shut down the federal government—not to protect our troops, veterans, or first responders—but to push free healthcare for illegal immigrants. That’s wrong. Republicans are standing strong with President Trump and Governor Braun to keep America safe, lower healthcare costs, and put Hoosiers first.

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

Yours in service,

Lana Keesling, Indiana GOP Chairwoman

Governor Braun Celebrates State Police Successes to Keep Hoosier Communities Safe

Governor Mike Braun visited Indiana State Police posts in Allen, Tippecanoe, and Marion counties to thank troopers for their work protecting Hoosiers and to highlight major public safety wins. So far this year, ISP has seized large amounts of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and meth, made over 100 fentanyl-related arrests, and reduced drunk driving fatalities by nearly 12%.

“The State of Indiana is proud of our police officers, and we appreciate the work they’re doing to remove deadly fentanyl and illegal firearms from our streets, stop drunk driving fatalities, and put criminals who threaten Hoosiers’ lives in prison."

Governor Braun Spotlights Operation Guardian Angel Successes in Protecting Hoosier Kids

Governor Mike Braun announced that Indiana State Police’s Operation Guardian Angel has rescued 14 children from ongoing abuse since launching in August, while also leading to 48 arrests, including 14 hands-on offenders. The initiative, part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focuses on proactive investigations and prevention efforts to protect kids online. As Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, Braun urged parents to stay vigilant by monitoring their children’s online activity, setting boundaries, and using available safety resources at internetcrimesagainstkids.com.

"Nothing is more important than keeping Hoosier kids safe. I want to commend the Indiana State Police for their exceptional work on Operation Guardian Angel, bringing Indiana children to safety and those who harm them to justice."  -Governor Mike Braun

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Governor Mike Braun commemorated the breaking of ground of FedEx's new 322,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Gary.

Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith announced that Taiwan signed two agreements with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council & the Indiana Soybean Alliance to purchase $6.4B of U.S. corn and soybeans over the next 4 years.

Secretary Diego Morales joined international and state leaders at the Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission signing ceremony, celebrating a long-standing partnership between Taiwan and Indiana.

Treasurer Daniel Elliott met with local leaders from across the state at the Indiana Counties Annual Conference. 

Comptroller Elise Nieshalla spoke at the National Debt Crisis Forum to discuss the need to rein in the national debt.

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a federal district court affirmed Indiana law requiring biological sex, not "gender identity,"to be listed on birth certificates.

Senator Todd Young joined Indiana's Congressional delegation in urging the HHS to allocate the highest possible level of funding from the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program to Indiana.

Senator Jim Banks introduced the bipartisan Zip Code Bill. This bill would require the Postal Service to give certain communities in Indiana their own ZIP Codes, making mail delivery clearer and more efficient.

Congressman Rudy Yakym led with Hoosier veterans 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 joined the Washington Reporter to discuss Charlie Kirk’s legacy and the latest going on in Washington.

Congressman Jim Baird condemned Democrats in Congress for holding "the government hostage to try to score political points and pass a $1.5 TRILLION radical wish list."

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz wished Indiana's Jewish community a meaningful day of reflection and renewal.

Congressman Jefferson Shreve refused to accept his Congressional salary for the duration of the government shutdown, instead donating it to the Johnson County Boys and Girls Club.

Congressman Mark Messmer joined legislation to ensure members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard, will never miss a paycheck in the event of a government shutdown.

Congresswoman Erin Houchin introduced the AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act, the first House legislation to address the growing use of AI chatbot companions by minors.

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