Dear Hoosier Republicans,

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A Record Year for Hoosiers

Dear John,

I was thrilled to begin the week celebrating Indiana University bringing home the national title and capping a perfect 16–0 season! I am proud to report that when I played the IU Fight song to the RNC Midwest caucus this morning, it was met with a huge round of applause and congratulatory screams. There truly has never been a better time to be a Hoosier!

Governor Mike Braun closed the year with a record of measurable results for Hoosiers, marking his first year in office with higher wages, historic growth, and a renewed focus on region-led economic development. 2025 established a clear standard for Republican leadership in Indiana, visible to families keeping more of what they earn, to communities seeing long-planned projects finally break ground, and to taxpayers seeing that an entrepreneurial state government can accomplish more with less.

That is the record we are running on in 2026, and Republican leadership is staying focused on what works: disciplined spending, region-led growth, support for job creators, and policy that puts families, not bureaucracy, first.

As always, thank you for being a part of our team, and please feel free to reach out if there's any way I can be of assistance.

With winter storms moving in, I encourage all Hoosiers to take precautions, stay warm, and look out for one another.

Yours in service,

Lana Keesling, Indiana GOP Chairwoman

Governor Braun Announces Launch of Crossroads Health Ventures, $21 Million+ Early-Stage Fund

Governor Braun announced the launch of Crossroads Health Ventures, a new early-stage venture fund aimed at helping Indiana’s life sciences startups start, scale, and succeed here at home. Backed by more than $21 million in public-private commitments, the fund will strengthen Indiana’s global leadership in human, animal, and plant health while turning research breakthroughs into high-wage Hoosier jobs.

"Indiana continues to lead by bringing together public and private partners to support innovation at every stage. Crossroads Health Ventures will help ensure the next generation of life sciences companies can start, scale, and succeed right here in Indiana."

- Governor Braun via a press release [[link removed]]

Gov. Braun Opts in to New Federal Tax Credit for School Choice Scholarships

Governor Braun announced Indiana is opting into a new federal initiative that will allow Hoosiers to receive tax savings for investing in K-12 scholarships, expanding educational opportunity across the state. This move builds on Indiana’s commitment to universal school choice and ensures more students can access a high-quality education, regardless of income or ZIP code.

"Parents are in charge of their children’s education. As a state, we are prioritizing that through universal school choice and a state tax credit for donations made to scholarship-granting organizations, which helps make a high-quality education accessible and affordable for every Hoosier family. Under President Trump’s leadership, we welcome this increased focus on school choice at the federal level and are ready to leverage this additional federal tax credit to expand opportunities for students and families across our state."

- Governor Braun via a press release [[link removed]]

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Governor Mike Braun visited [[link removed]] ReElement Technologies’ pilot facility in Noblesville, a leader in recycling and refining critical minerals, saying, "Indiana’s economy is growing, and the most critical industries are choosing the Hoosier State to innovate and grow."

Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith extended his sympathies to the Honorable Steve Meyer and his wife, who were shot in their home, saying, "Judges serve our communities by delivering justice, and they must be able to do so without fear for their own safety. Susan and I will be praying for Judge Meyer and his wife, Kim, as they recover."

Secretary Diego Morales spoke [[link removed]] with law enforcement from across the state during a training from the Securities Division, saying, "Strong partnerships between our office and law enforcement are critical to ensuring Hoosiers remain protected."

Treasurer Daniel Elliott stood [[link removed]] with Hoosiers at the Indiana March for Life, saying, every life is valuable, and I’m proud to support a movement that protects the most vulnerable and strengthens Hoosier families across our state.

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced [[link removed]] that Mercedes-Benz will send $12.7 million to Indiana to settle allegations the companies violated state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling, and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions “defeat devices” designed to circumvent emissions standards.

State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla congratulated [[link removed]] Indiana University's football team for bringing home the National Championship for the first time in school history.

Senator Todd Young introduced [[link removed]] legislation to boost American sports diplomacy as the U.S. kicks off a decade of hosting large worldwide sporting events, which will help increase the number of tourists coming to the United States to attend them.

Senator Jim Banks urged [[link removed]] the U.K. to halt a proposed Chinese diplomatic complex in London over national security risks, raising serious concerns about the Chinese government’s planned “super-embassy” in London and the national security risks it poses to both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Congressman Rudy Yakym ripped [[link removed]] Democrats’ efforts to defund pregnancy resource centers. In a powerful personal testimony during a Ways and Means Committee markup, Yakym spoke in support of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, a legislative effort to ensure these centers remain eligible for vital federal funding.

Congressman Marlin Stutzman i [[link removed]] ntroduced [[link removed]] the Regulation A+ Improvement Act and the Streamlining Rural Housing Act, both advancing through the House Financial Services Committee, which cut red tape by expanding capital access for small and mid-sized businesses and accelerating affordable housing development in rural communities.

Congressman Jim Baird introduced [[link removed]] the Kareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act to allow the President of the United States to award former Major Kareem Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dockery is an Indianapolis, IN native and one of only two U.S. officers to receive two Silver Stars for gallantry in the post-9/11 era.

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz testified [[link removed]] before the House Rules Committee on their amendments to restore Delphi retirees’ pensions and bring long-overdue justice to blue-collar workers who were wronged by the government for political reasons.

Congressman Jefferson Shreve introduced [[link removed]] the Securing Federal Devices from Chinese Applications Act to strengthen federal cybersecurity and block applications controlled by the Chinese Communist Party from U.S. government devices.

Congressman Mark Messmer received [[link removed]] an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America scorecard.

Congresswoman Erin Houchin questioned [[link removed]] healthcare CEOs, demanding answers to how PBM GPOs can generate $50 million in revenue per employee off the backs of American patients.

Upcoming Events

January 29: Fortville-McCordsville Republican Club Meeting [[link removed]]

February 4: Washington Township Lincoln Day Dinner [[link removed]]

February 7: Pulaski County Lincoln Day [[link removed]]

February 7: Biscuits & Politics Legislative Breakfast [[link removed]]

February 20: Congress of Counties 2026 [[link removed]]

February 28: Carroll County Lincoln Day Dinner [[link removed]]

April 9: Wells County Lincoln Day Dinner [[link removed]]

April 10: Dearborn County Lincoln Day Dinner [[link removed]]

April 27: Adams County Republican Party Lincoln Day Gala [[link removed]]

June 19: Indiana Republican State Convention 2026 [[link removed]]

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