I'd like to be the first one to wish you and your loved ones an early Merry Christmas!

As a party, we accomplished a lot this year, and our work will soon continue as we begin to prepare for the 2023 municipal elections. But for the next few days, I hope you can relax and unwind as we celebrate with friends, families, and neighbors and reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas.

Enjoy this week's newsletter and share it with a friend.

Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

Governor Eric Holcomb poses with Judge Dana Kenworthy after he announced her appointment to the Indiana Court of Appeals.

On Wednesday, Governor Holcomb announced that he had selected Grant County Superior Court Judge Dana Kenworthy as the next member of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Kenworthy will replace Justice Derek R. Molter who was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court.

“Judge Kenworthy is one of the sharpest legal minds in our state which is what brought her to the courtroom, but it’s her passion for children and families that has kept her there. The Indiana appellate court will benefit from her critical thinking skills, problem-solving technique, reasoned decision-making and her sense of justice.”

— Gov. Holcomb

Judge Kenworthy was appointed to Grant County Superior Court 2 in 2010. Before serving as a judge, Kenworthy worked as a Grant County deputy prosecutor for 10 years where she focused on cases involving child abuse, sexual assault, juvenile delinquency and domestic violence.

During her time as a judge in Grant County, she founded one of the earliest Family Recovery Courts in Indiana, which applies the problem-solving court model to help the highest need and highest risk families remain intact. In six years, the Grant County Family Recovery Court has been nationally recognized as a gold standard. Judge Kenworthy has had 41 participants graduate from the program.

“I am humbled and honored to be selected by Gov. Holcomb, and immensely grateful to friends and colleagues who offered support throughout the selection process,” said Judge Dana Kenworthy. “It is a rare privilege to serve on the Indiana Court of Appeals, and I will work hard every day to be worthy of the position.”

From CNBC:

According to a recent Census Bureau report, Indiana has experienced the 8th highest income growth in the nation since 2019, outpacing every state we border and nearly all of the Midwest.

From The Statehouse File:

Sixteen legislators—nine representatives and seven senators—are taking on new roles, each leading one of the 23 House standing committees and 22 Senate standing committees for the 2023 session.

"I'm excited about the talents and wide range of experience that our chairs will bring to their committees, and I look forward to working closely with each of them. As we head into the budget session, we have many challenges and opportunities in front of us, and I'm confident in our team's abilities to vet and pass policies that put Hoosiers first."
— Speaker of the House Todd Huston

"We have a group of very talented committee chairs set for the upcoming session, and I look forward to working with these talented members as they help craft good policy for the people of Indiana.”
— President Pro Tem Rod Bray

To read more, click here.

For the 2023 House schedule, click here.

For the 2023 Senate schedule, click here.

Applications to join the 2023 class of the Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series are now open! 

The Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series (IRDLS) is a seminar and leadership training program that provides the preparation and resources needed to increase the engagement of minority Republican leaders across Indiana. The program is open to Hoosiers of all backgrounds and all ages as we work to bring more historically under-represented communities into civic leadership. Members of the series build their personal network, meet with state leaders, and receive mentorship while developing additional avenues to become civically engaged in Indiana.

The series involves monthly classes, which cover topics such as inclusive language, authentic communications, diversity and civic engagement, multicultural messaging, local and state policy, and much more. The class concludes with a group capstone project and a trip to Washington, D.C.

The series is the first among state Republican parties and has been described by the RNC as a “prime example” of Republican efforts to prioritize minority engagement, grow the party, connect with voters, and elevate leaders.

For more details and to apply, click here.

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Governor Eric Holcomb announces theme of 2023 Indiana State Fair

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch congratulates newly appointment board members of the Indiana Grown Initiative Commission

Treasurer Kelly Mitchell featured on Indiana Bond Bank's "Leaders in Public Finance" podcast

Auditor Tera Klutz speaks during newly elected official training in Plainfield

Secretary of State Holli Sullivan thanks election heroes

Attorney General Todd Rokita wins court case over COVID vaccine mandates

Senator Todd Young celebrates passage of Emergency Savings Act in the Senate

Senator Mike Braun speaks on school choice on the Senate floor

Congressman Rudy Yakym attends LaPorte County Republican Party Christmas Party

Congressman Jim Banks calls out the Democrats' mismatch priorities

Congressman Jim Baird shares latest "Week in Review"

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz celebrates passage of Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

Congressman Greg Pence calls for Biden administration to take action at the border, extending Title 42

Congressman Larry Bucshon speaks during Hoosier Energy's 2022 Board Forum

Congressman Trey Hollingsworth visits with local, growing Charlestown store

Congresswoman-elect Erin Houchin calls for increased border security to stop flow of fentanyl

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