96 Rest in Peace, Former Chairman Gordon K. Durnil Former Chairman
Gordon K. Durnil speaks to the media during an event in support of
George H.W. Bush. (Undated)
It is with a heavy heart that I share the
passing of Gordon K. Durnil, former chairman of the Indiana Republican
State Committee from 1981 to 1989.

In 1997, Indiana Business Magazine
referred to Gordon as "Indiana's Mr. Republican," and for good reason.
For eight years, he served as the chairman of the Indiana Republican
State Committee, longer than anyone in state history to this day. During
that time, he was also a member of the Republican National Committee and
served on the executive committee.

Gordon served in a management
position in 41 Indiana statewide campaigns — 36 of which were won — for
senators Lugar, Quayle, and Coats, governor Robert Orr, and presidents
Nixon, Reagan, and H.W. Bush.

With these years in the trenches of
Republican politics, he always had a story to tell, one of which is
recounted in the
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e-time+Indiana+Republican...-a019243236 Indiana Business Magazine:
"He tells the story of a May 1988 ride through Indiana with Republican
presidential candidate George Bush and then-Gov. Orr. Bush, who was
campaigning in the Indiana primary, asked the two to tell him about
Indiana's senator. Both Durnil and Orr immediately began waxing
eloquent about Dick Lugar. Bush stopped them and said he had meant
Quayle. Three months later, when Bush selected Indiana's junior senator
as his running mate at the convention, Durnil was ready with Quayle
posters and buttons.

"The friendship with Bush led to Durnil's
second career as an environmental conservative. In 1989, the new
president appointed Durnil to a seat on the International Joint
Commission, or IJC, the appointed body that oversees boundary issues
affecting the United States and Canada."

Gordon didn't just serve
his party, state, and country, but his local community too. He served
as a deputy Marion County prosecutor, deputy Indiana Attorney General,
and as an elected judge in Marion County. He was also a founding board
member of the Indiana Ronald McDonald House.

Gordon lived a storied
life, a life that is captured in his blog
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lawyer," which I encourage you to check out.

Rest in peace, Gordon.
Thank you for your years of service to our party, state, and country.
Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

P.S. With the tragic deaths of
Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz, our friends and colleagues Rep.
Jackie Walorski, Zach Potts, and Emma Thomson, and the shooting of
Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton, who is currently fighting for her
life, it has been a rough few weeks in our great state. Please join me
in praying for peace and comfort for our fellow Hoosiers and their
friends, families, and colleagues.
  Governor Holcomb's Week
That WasSigning Senate Enrolled Act 1 (ss) and Senate Enrolled Act 2
(ss) Into Law
Last Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb released the
following statement after signing Senate Enrolled Act 1 (ss) and Senate
Enrolled Act 2 (ss) — passed during the 2022 special session — that
protect life and provide financial relief for Hoosiers:

“Today, I
proudly signed Senate Enrolled Act 2 to return $1 billion back to
Hoosier taxpayers. This fulfills what I set out to accomplish when
calling the General Assembly into special session in order help
Hoosiers hurting from historically high inflation. I am also especially
grateful for the nearly $100 million in long overdue increased funding
to support the health of our Hoosier mothers and babies. While there is
still more to do, better access and awareness of all our programs will
be critical to improving our infant and maternal mortality rates – a
long-standing priority of my administration.

“The exemplary teamwork
and seriousness of purpose put into each element of SEA 2 is a
testament to the elected leaders who helped shape it. I would like to
thank Senator Travis Holdman, Chairman Doc Brown, and Representative
Sharon Negele and the many other members from both sides of the aisle
who contributed to the strength of the final product.

“The effort to
provide the programmatic supports and the billion dollars of inflation
relief contained in SEA 2 is all the more remarkable as it was crafted
amidst the thorough and thoughtful debate on Senate Enrolled Act 1,
which I also signed today.

“Following the overturning of Roe, I
stated clearly that I would be willing to support legislation that made
progress in protecting life. In my view, SEA 1 accomplishes this goal
following its passage in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly
with a solid majority of support. These actions followed long days of
hearings filled with sobering and personal testimony from citizens and
elected representatives on this emotional and complex topic.
Ultimately, those voices shaped and informed the final contents of the
legislation and its carefully negotiated exceptions to address some of
the unthinkable circumstances a woman or unborn child might face.
“Thank you Senator Sue Glick and Representative Wendy McNamara for your
brave authorship of SEA 1. Each of you demonstrated a steady hand and
uncanny poise while carrying this once-in-a-generation legislation.
“Overall, I would be remiss if I did not share a special thanks to my
friends House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray
for their partnership, strength and resolve during the lead up and all
the way through this special session. You each displayed the best
Indiana has to offer in steering your respective chambers through
unprecedented waters and delivering on your promises to conduct a
respectful and thorough process.

“Lastly, to the people of Indiana,
let me assure you that the democratic process marches on, and you
should continue to reach out to all your elected representatives to
have your voice heard. Looking back, I am personally most proud of each
Hoosier who came forward to courageously share their views in a debate
that is unlikely to cease any time soon. For my part as your governor,
I will continue to keep an open ear.”
  Statement by Chairman
Kyle Hupfer on the Signing of Senate Enrolled Acts 1 (ss) and 2 (ss)For
a text version of the statement, click
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  WANE: Bill Introduced That Would
Name VA Clinic After Rep. Jackie WalorskiFrom
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The Indiana state delegation
introduced a bill Sunday to name a clinic after late Indiana
Representative Jackie Walorski. Walorski, her communications director
Emma Thomson and her district director Zach Potts died in a car
accident on Wednesday.

The bipartisan resolution would name the
Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana the “Jackie
Walorski VA Clinic.” Walorski served on the Committee on Veterans’
Affairs for two terms.

Along with the entire Indiana delegation,
Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican Whip Steve Scalise, House
GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Ranking Member Michael McCaul, and
Rep. Ann Wagner joined this legislation as original cosponsors.
Representative Jim Banks said this about the bill:

“I can think of a
no more fitting tribute than to name a VA facility in Indiana’s 2nd
district after my friend Rep. Jackie Walorski. Jackie fought tirelessly
to serve veterans in her district and renaming this facility in her
honor ensures Rep. Walorski’s legacy of public service will live on for
a long time to come.”
 FOX59: Taxpayer Refund Payments Expected
to Hit Bank Accounts Beginning in ‘Late August’ From
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While checks could
arrive next week for Hoosiers awaiting their Automatic Taxpayer Refund
payments, we have a clearer idea of when direct deposit payments will
hit bank accounts.

The Indiana Department of Revenue will start
issuing the second Automatic Taxpayer Refund in “late August.” The
payments will include $200 for individual taxpayers and $400 for
married couples filing jointly.

The money, the centerpiece of Gov.
Eric Holcomb’s inflation relief plan, is the result of Senate Bill 2,
which passed during the special session. Holcomb signed it into law on
Friday, along with the state’s abortion bill.

The Department of
Revenue continues to send out the $125 payments from the initial
Automatic Taxpayer Refund. As of Aug. 3, DOR has issued more than 1.5
million refunds to more than 2.1 million taxpayers totaling $254
million, according to its website.

Story continues.
  The
"Inflation Reduction Act" That Won't Reduce Inflation The so-called
"Inflation Reduction Act" was never about reducing inflation but about
doubling down on a tried-and-failed tax-and-spend strategy.

Read the
latest research on the bill from the RNC by clicking
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Saturday, Aug. 27:
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Sunday, Sept. 18:
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Treasurer Kelly Mitchell
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Congressman Jim Banks
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