Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took up House Concurrent Resolution 9, a resolution that condemns "the horrors of socialism" while noting that the ideology "necessitates a concentration of power that has time and time again collapsed into Communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships." It should have been a unanimous vote. But with today's Democrat Party, of course, it wasn't.
Eighty-six Democrats, including Indiana's own André Carson, voted against it, while another 14 were too afraid to take a stand, and voted "present." That should concern all of us and should serve as a stark reminder of what our fight is all about.
The deadly and destructive ideology stands in direct contrast to the founding ideals of our country — ideals such as freedom, opportunity, and capitalism. As a party, we have championed those ideals. And now, it's more clear than ever that we must continue to defend them or risk losing them forever. That's why we need you to get involved — to help us continue to elect Republicans that will stand up for ideals and fight for future generations to live in a nation that's prosperous, not one destroyed by the evils of socialism.
Enjoy this week's newsletter and share it with a friend. Sincerely, |
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Governor Holcomb's Week That Was |
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Building an Ecosystem of Talent |
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Governor Eric Holcomb chats with YMCA Youth Governor Calleigh Neal about leadership earlier this week. |
This week, Governor Eric Holcomb, joined the Brookings Institution's "Vying for Talent" podcast to discuss how the United States can “get regional” about building competitive talent ecosystems and what Indiana's education and workforce initiatives have done to cultivate human capital and innovation.
"And so that that means you have to have, in my opinion, a very attractive tax and regulatory environment. The math has to work for someone to grow and to be able to prosper and to pass that on. And so that means low cost. That means the economic climate has to be one that presents certainty and predictability and stability. And in this case, in Indiana's case, continuity, I would argue. And a growing GDP, a growing population.
"So, that's kind of first and foremost in the terms of how we sell our state to attract and grow a workforce and always leaning in to the future, always looking out around the corner, and through policy, trying to address those things each and every year." — Gov. Holcomb
The podcast runs for 42 minutes and can be listened to here.
"I think it really was refreshing to talk to a state level leader because they are accountable for the results in their state and it clearly showed. And listening to the governor talk about all the efforts that Indiana is undertaking to attract talent, it doesn't surprise me that Forbes has ranked Indiana the top state to start a business." — Ryan Hass, Vying for Talent co-host |
We’re not letting up for a moment to elect Republicans up and down the ballot across Indiana. Our strong and united Indiana Republican Party got the job done to keep our great state dark red on November 8, 2022, and now is the time to prepare for the fights ahead.
You can help us do just that by signing up for a digital membership —you’ll receive a membership card in the mail and be an official part of our team of digital supporters that’s helping us keep Indiana a Republican stronghold. |
Fox News: Biden touts electric vehicle tax credits with picture of him in luxury Hummer that doesn't even qualify |
Ope.
From Fox News:
President Biden took to Twitter on Monday to promote his electric vehicle tax credit. However, while doing so, he attached a picture of himself in one that doesn't even qualify for it.
"On my watch, the great American road trip is going to be fully electrified," Biden tweeted, with a picture of him in a GMC Hummer EV that ranges in cost from $87,000 to nearly $110,000 depending on the model.
"And now, through a tax credit, you can get up to $7,500 on a new electric vehicle," he continued.
The Hummer EV is not eligible for the credit since SUVs and trucks must not exceed a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $80,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Story continues. And don't forget: Families making up to $300,000 qualify for the tax credit that President Biden attempted to promote — made possible by the Democrats' decision to supersize the IRS and increase taxes and audits on lower earners with the so-called Inflation Reduction Act. |
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Bills Continue to Move at the Statehouse |
Bills continue to move out of committees and some have already passed one chamber of the general assembly at the statehouse.
Two of the Indiana House Republicans' priority bills, HB 1006 and HB 1007, recently passed the chamber and will now be considered in the Senate. HB 1006 ensures people experiencing mental health crises get treatment in local hospitals, not prisons or jails, while HB 1007 sets forth a new five-pillar energy policy for the state.
One of the Indiana Senate Republicans' priority bills, SJR 1, recently passed the chamber and will now be considered in the House. SJR 1 would allow judges to deny bail to anyone that they believe poses a "substantial risk to the public" based on "strong" evidence. To stay up-to-date, visit iga.in.gov and check back here next week. |
Hoosier Ag Today: Congressmen Greg Pence, Rudy Yakym Push USDA, USTR to Seek Enforcement Action Against Mexico for GMO Corn Ban |
From Hoosier Ag Today: Now that Mexico’s ban on importing GMO corn is a year away from taking effect, two of Indiana’s congressmen have written a letter – shared exclusively with Hoosier Ag Today – pushing ag trade officials in the Biden administration to take the next step against Mexico to stop it.
Congressman Greg Pence, who represents Indiana’s 6th Congressional District, and Congressman Yakym have written a letter to the two top agriculture trade officials in the Biden administration asking them to step up their pressure on getting Mexico to overturn their planned ban on U.S. corn imports that are genetically modified or grown with glyphosate. That letter has also been co-signed by Indiana’s Republican Representatives Banks, Baird, Bucshon, Houchin and Spartz.
Story continues. |
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We're looking for young, talented Hoosiers to join us at our headquarters in Indianapolis. This opportunity allows them to get hands-on experience working for Indiana's largest and most successful political organization, providing administrative support to staff and taking on special projects (and more) while helping build their resume, gain insight into the political and legislative processes, and make valuable connections. And we'll do this all while helping them earn college credit.
Have someone in mind? Send them to this link for more information and to apply! |
Upcoming Republican Events Across the State
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Governor Eric Holcomb speaks on good government and public safety as a part of his Next Level Agenda Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch joins WISH-TV to speak on the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund Treasurer Daniel Elliott tours the Huntington County Public Safety Dispatch Center
Auditor Tera Klutz presents auditor of state's budget to House Ways & Means Committee
Secretary of State Diego Morales welcomes FIRST Indiana Robotics and their student teams to his office
Attorney General Todd Rokita secures $66.5 million settlement with Centene
Senator Todd Young joins colleagues in challenging Biden's rewrite of WOTUS rule Senator Mike Braun joins America's Newsroom with Sen. Manchin to discuss ESG policies Congressman Rudy Yakym votes "yes" on SHOW UP Act Congressman Jim Banks votes to end national COVID-19 health emergency
Congressman Jim Baird to serve as chair of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee on House Agriculture
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz speaks during Judiciary Committee meeting Congressman Greg Pence meets with constituent team in Columbus office
Congressman Larry Bucshon leads push to develop world's first artificial kidney with Senator Todd Young Congresswoman Erin Houchin speaks during meeting of the House Committee on Rules on the process of removing members from committees |
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