Chairman Kyle Hupfer speaks to Dan Spehler on FOX-59's IN Focus about the special session that's underway. (July 24, 2022)

All eyes have been on Indiana as the general assembly has convened for a special session called by Governor Holcomb. Originally called for the purpose of returning one billion of your tax dollars back into your pockets due to higher-than-expected revenues, the Dobbs decision issued last month that overturned Roe v. Wade has added the topic of life to the legislature’s agenda.

For decades, a central tenant of our party has been that we believe in the sanctity of life. The general assembly has an enormous task in front of them as they work to craft legislation to increase the protections for life here in Indiana. I join those praying for our elected leaders as they deliberate, and for an outcome that will have Indiana at the forefront on the protection of life.   

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Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

On Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb virtually joined the Reagan Institute Summit on Education (RISE), an event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute. The theme of the event centered around connectivity, through broadband and infrastructure, as well as through the individual and systemic connections students need to thrive. 

“If you have the aptitude and the attitude, you can go about as far as you want in any field, whether it be [as] a carpenter, or a brain surgeon, or a rocket scientist.” — Gov. Holcomb

“Now more than ever, it's not who you know, it's what you know.” — Gov. Holcomb

On Wednesday, Governor Holcomb released the following statement celebrating the passage of the CHIPS-plus legislation by the U.S. Senate:

“The U.S. Senate just passed once-in-a-generation legislation that invests in American technology to keep our country safe from any and all of our adversaries. The U.S. House of Representatives should quickly pass the CHIPS-plus legislation to keep America in the fast lane of the technology race and boost our country’s competitiveness globally.

"Last week, SkyWater, a major supplier of semiconductors to the Department of Defense, in partnership with Purdue University, announced a 600,000-square-foot semiconductor research and development production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The company’s ability to make an investment of this magnitude is reliant upon the passage of CHIPS-plus and federal investment to boost this critical industry sector. This exact legislation also invests in research at our great universities, workforce programs and tech-hubs tailor-made for our state.

"If the U.S. wants to be a leader in 21st century industries, semiconductors must be our first objective. Members of the U.S. House should vote yes and make this investment, which includes comprehensive oversight responsibilities to ensure taxpayer dollars are invested wisely.”

Upon the passage of the legislation by the U.S. House, Gov. Holcomb stated on Twitter:

"Grateful the U.S. House passed the CHIPS-plus legislation [Senator Todd Young] championed to invest in 21st century American technology, keep our country safe from our adversaries, keep America in the fast lane of the technology race, & boost our country’s competitiveness globally."

By Governor Eric Holcomb
July 19, 2022

When the State of Indiana officially closed our fiscal books on June 30, we collected $1.24 billion dollars more than was last forecasted, which has created over $6 billion in reserves. In short, Indiana’s economy continues an unprecedented growth rate, thanks to employers and employees investing their time and talent right here at home.

You’ll recall our Automatic Tax Refund (ATR) formula kicked in earlier this year and the state began sending $125 to every taxpayer or $250 to those who file jointly, starting with those the Department of Revenue could transfer funds to electronically. Checks will be mailed for the remaining taxpayers beginning in August only because the specific paper supply required was delayed until then. Thank you for your patience.

But that delay could be a blessing in disguise.

Read the full op-ed here.

Jennifer-Ruth Green, Republican nominee for IN-01, speaks during the graduation luncheon. (July 22, 2022)

Philip Clay, member of the 2022 Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series and 2022 RNC Rising Star, speaks during the graduation luncheon. (July 22, 2022)

Members of the 2022 Indiana Republicans Diversity Leadership Series pose for a group photo along with U.S. Senator Todd Young, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives Todd Huston, and Chairman Kyle Hupfer. (July 22, 2022)

To view the full news release on the graduation luncheon, click here.

Additional photos of the event will be available on our social media channels later today.

For a text version of the statement, click here.

For a text version of the statement, click here.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is accepting applications for the 33rd class now through August 1, 2022. Inspired by the leadership of the late Senator Richard Lugar, the Lugar Series has sought to provide a first-class leadership training experience that encourages, mentors and prepares Republican women from across Indiana to seek new levels of personal achievement and public involvement. Lugar Series applicants should have demonstrated leadership skills in their fields of work or community service and will be evaluated on the basis of written and oral presentations.

Learn more and apply at www.lugarseries.com.

Note from The Party Line: Sabato's Crystal Ball is the latest political analyst to change the IN-01 race "Leans Democrat" to "Toss Up."

From Sabato's Crystal Ball:

"Key Points From This Article

• We are making 10 House rating changes, 9 of which benefit Republicans.
• Our overall best guess at the net change in the House — a GOP gain somewhere in the 20s — remains unchanged.
• We don’t see a huge impact, so far, from the Supreme Court’s landmark abortion opinion.

 "While Democratic incumbents generally outraised Republicans across the competitive districts in the second quarter of 2022, one exception was in IN-1, where first-term Rep. Frank Mrvan (D) was surpassed by Air Force veteran Jennifer-Ruth Green (R). This working-class, post-industrial northwest Indiana district has seen its Democratic lean erode in the Donald Trump era, even though Biden still carried it by 8 points. But Democrats have been losing ground in these kinds of districts in recent years, so we’re calling it a Toss-up now. This district is covered by the Chicago media market, so the ad wars could get pricey, although it may be that the most competitive race in the Chicago media market is this one, which is taking place across the Illinois border in Indiana."

Stay up-to-date on commentary and updates from Chairman Kyle Hupfer by following him on Facebook and Twitter.

This week: From the Party: The status of Biden's economy.

Friday, July 29: 30th Annual Newton County GOP Open

Saturday, Aug. 13: Lincoln Lawn Party

Sunday, Aug. 14: Pike Township (Marion County) Annual Ice Cream Social

Governor Eric Holcomb meets with Governor’s Public Service Summer Interns

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch shares information about The Wifi Project

Treasurer Kelly Mitchell presents first-ever Indiana Treasurer of the State award for Innovation in Public Finance

Auditor Tera Klutz visits with state government interns at the statehouse

Secretary of State Holli Sullivan announces the 2022 K-12 "I Voted" Sticker Design Competition

Attorney General Todd Rokita shares new website

Senator Todd Young submits official congressional tribute to honor Eli Dicken

Senator Mike Braun recognized as a "2022 Hero of Main Street"

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski honors Korean War veterans 

Congressman Jim Banks calls for Congress to cease spending until inflation is under control

Congressman Jim Baird celebrates passage of his Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act by the U.S. House

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz thanks DC interns on National Intern Day

Congressman Greg Pence shares message on recent GDP report

Congressman Larry Bucshon shares statement on latest GDP report

Congressman Trey Hollingsworth urges FEC to to withdraw SAB 121

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