Earlier this week, Governor Holcomb drew up our game plan for the fourth quarter of the pandemic. As he said, Indiana is in a better place now than we were 3 months ago and we’re moving forward because of the diligence of Hoosiers. Because of that diligence and our best-in-the-nation vaccine rollout, the governor outlined a number of important changes for our state. Beginning March 31, ALL HOOSIERS 16 and over will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, on April 6 all statewide restrictions on businesses and capacity limits at bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues will end, as will the statewide mask mandate. We must remain vigilant and take proper precautions, but the governor’s announcements this week give us additional hope that the spring and summer will be seasons of recovery and rejuvenation in Indiana.

Also this week, your Indiana Republican State Committee met to elect officers for the next four years. I was honored to be reelected to a new four-year term. The mission in 2022 is reelecting Senator Todd Young and our House delegation, protecting our legislative supermajorities, and electing our Republican statewide candidates. That work begins now. I’m excited to partner with Vice chair Holli Sullivan, Treasurer Chuck Williams, Secretary Mary Martin, and the rest of the Republican team to keep our winning streak going.

I know I joined many of you in watching March Madness games this past week. I also likely joined many of you in having a busted bracket! However poorly our predictions may have turned out, I think we can all take pride in seeing some of our great basketball cathedrals—Assembly Hall, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, The Coliseum, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Mackey Arena—safely host the most exciting sports weekend of the year. As the tournaments enters it’s second weekend, I wanted to offer my thanks and congratulations to the army of professionals and volunteers that’s made this possible.

Thanks

Kyle

Photo: State Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer and Vice chair Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan at this week’s meeting of the IRSC. Treasurer Chuck Williams and Secretary Mary Martin participated virtually.

We're in the Fourth Quarter

On Tuesday, Governor Holcomb delivered a statewide address to speak to Hoosiers about moving forward in our fight against COVID-19. As Governor Holcomb said, we’re entering the fourth quarter in our pandemic response. Vaccine availability is such that we can continue moving forward and soon, hopefully, put the pandemic in the rearview mirror.

“Today, we’re in a different and better place,” Governor Holcomb.

Here are some ways we’re moving forward over the next few weeks:

• On March 31, ALL Hoosiers aged 16 and over will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • This is made possible by Indiana’s best-in-the-nation vaccine rollout and increases in vaccine allotments from the federal government
  • The state will schedule additional mass vaccination clinics. We’ll make sure to share details as they become available.
  • To schedule your vaccine appointment call 2-1-1 or visit ourshot.in.gov.
• On April 6, statewide business restrictions and capacity limits at bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues will end.
  • All decisions about capacity limits will be made by local officials
• Also on April 6, the statewide mask mandate will expire.
  • Face coverings will remain mandatory in all state facilities and all COVID testing and vaccination sites.
  • K-12 schools will continue operating under current requirements through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year

• The state has the capacity to test 50,000 Hoosiers A DAY for COVID-19. Last spring we could only do a couple hundred a day.
• Only 4.6% of ICU beds are being used to treat COVID patients; last fall it was 44%.
• Approximately 600 Hoosiers are hospitalized for COVID. Last December it was 3,500.
• More than 970,000 Hoosiers are fully vaccinated. That number is growing every day.
• 27% of Hoosiers have had at least the first dose of vaccine.

• Isolate if you test positive for COVID-19
• Follow CDC guidelines if you’re a close contact to someone who is COVID positive
• Stay home if you are sick
• If you have symptoms, get tested. Testing is still free
• Social distance where you can
• Wash your hands and be uber cautious around at-risk populations

“As we continue to do these few things, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes brighter and brighter.” -Governor Holcomb

You can read the governor’s speech here and watch the video here.

To stay up to date on the latest developments, make sure you're following Governor Holcomb on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 

Photo: Governor Holcomb delivering his statewide address

COVID-19 Vaccine News

Governor Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health are continuing to lead one of the most effective vaccine rollouts in the nation. COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded again this week to Hoosiers aged 40 and up.

And that's not all the good news we have to share this week! Beginning March 31, ALL HOOSIERS 16 and over will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

To find out if you’re eligible and to schedule your shot, call 211 or go to ourshot.in.gov.

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Meeting Sister Jean

Governor Holcomb and the First Lady Janet Holcomb had the honor to meet the Loyola Ramblers' number one fan, Sister Jean! We wish her the best as she continues to enjoy her time in Indiana.

Attorney General Todd Rokita testified against HR 1

Despite it’s patriotic-sounding name, Democrats’ “For the People Act” is a dire threat to election integrity. You can view Attorney General Rokita’s opening statement here: https://www.facebook.com/ToddRokitaIN/posts/10159127426013252