Tomorrow (at 7pm ET), Governor Eric Holcomb will deliver his fourth State of the State Address...
Get Ready for Governor Holcomb's
State of the State Address Looking Back on 2019
Good evening!
Tomorrow (at 7 p.m. ET), Governor Eric Holcomb will deliver his fourth State of the State Address. As we’ve done the last few days, today we’re taking a look back at one of Eric’s previous State of the State Addresses. Putting People First and delivering results matter to this governor, and he’s delivered every year he’s been in office.
Below is a sampling of the big goals and big results he laid out and won for Hoosiers in his 2019 address.
Governor Holcomb’s 2019 State of the State Address: January 15, 2019:
Goal: “I will once again pursue exempting military pensions from our state income taxes so we can attract and retain talented patriotic veterans.”
Goal: “The internet is just as essential to our prosperity today as highways were a century ago, and we have far too many Hoosiers without access to affordable high-speed broadband.”
Result: Governor Holcomb announces first $28.4 million (of $100 million) for broadband expansion.
Goal: “A strong economy depends on a world-class workforce. That workforce depends on a great education. A great education depends on great teachers.”
Result: The Next Level Teacher Pay Commission was created to find innovative solutions to make teacher pay more competitive. In addition, Governor Holcomb instructed the state to pay off $150 million in local school pension liabilities, which freed up funds to give teachers a well-deserved raise.
Goal: “Given the urgency around strengthening our workforce, we can’t afford to overlook anyone, especially those who want to earn a second chance.”
Result: Governor Holcomb brings The Last Mile program to Indiana’s Department of Correction, giving offenders the opportunity to learn new skills and reduce recidivism.
Goal: “I look forward to working with (the General Assembly), with moms and dads, and schools (on school safety) as the days ahead unfold.”
As you’re making plans on where to watch the speech, consider attending one of these watch parties, which will include a presentation from a member of our Holcomb campaign team updating you on our campaign's grassroots efforts (most parties start at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT):
Allen County Watch Party
135 W. Main St.
Fort Wayne RSVP Here
Butler University Watch Party
Lacy School of Business, Room 218 RSVP Here
Grant County Watch Party
2301 S. Western Ave, #D
Marion RSVP Here
Hamilton County Watch Party
209 E. 175th St.
Westfield RSVP Here
Hendricks County Watch Party
355 S. Washington St.
Danville RSVP Here
Indiana University Watch Party
Kelly School of Business, Room HH4075 RSVP Here
Knox County Watch Party
26 N. 4th Street
Vincennes
*Note: This event starts at 6:30 p.m. ET RSVP Here
Kosciusko County Watch Party
123 W. Center Street
Warsaw RSVP Here
Marion County (Lawrence Township)
9302 Timberline Dr.
Indianapolis
*Note: This event starts at 7 p.m. ET. RSVP Here
Marion County (Southside)
3145 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis RSVP Here
Porter County Watch Party
2203 William Drive
Valparaiso
*Note: This event begins at 5 p.m. CT. RSVP Here
St. Joseph County Watch Party
4133 S. Main St.
South Bend RSVP Here
Tippecanoe County Watch Party
John Purdue Room, Seargent Crestons
14 N. 2nd Street, Lafayette RSVP Here
University of Indianapolis Watch Party
Goode Hall, Room 104 RSVP Here
Remember, the governor’s 2020 State of the State address is tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. ET. Share your reactions on Twitter with the hashtags #INSOTS and #NextLevel, and follow the governor’s Twitter @HolcombforIN and Facebook @HolcombforIndiana. We’d also appreciate you sharing these stories on social media!
Thanks!
Jake Oakman
Director of Strategic Communications
Indiana Republican Party
