Honoring the Life of the Late Jackie Walorski |
Seven months ago to this day, tragedy struck the Hoosier state. On August 3, 2022, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, along with two members of her staff, Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson, were killed in a car accident while traveling throughout her beloved Second Congressional District. In her years representing the Hoosiers of northern Indiana as both a state representative and member of Congress, and through her ministry service around the word, Jackie built a legacy of selfless service — a legacy that will be remembered for decades to come.
To further this legacy, Jackie's family, including her husband Dean and her mother Martha, have established the Jackie Walorski Memorial Scholarship and the Jackie Walorski Memorial Ministry Scholarship for high school students in the Second Congressional District that plan to pursue a four-year degree as a full-time student. The Memorial Scholarship will be given to students in programs related to public affairs, politics, or journalism, while the Memorial Ministry Scholarship will be for those in ministry- or mission-related fields. The first scholarships will be offered in the 2024-25 school year.
I ask that you consider helping to honor her legacy by making a contribution of whatever you can to the scholarship funds. For more information, visit the Elkhart Community Foundation's website here.
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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Pushing Back on the EPA, Ensuring Safety |
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Governor Eric Holcomb welcomes Ambassador Sameh Aboulenein of the Egyptian Consul General in Chicago to the statehouse this week. |
On Tuesday, Governor Eric Holcomb released a statement pushing back on the EPA's decision to transport hazardous material into the state from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment while citing a lack of communication from the federal agency after learning about the decision third-hand. Later that day, Gov. Holcomb spoke with the administrator of the EPA.
"The materials should go to the nearest facilities, not moved from the far eastern side of Ohio to the far western side of Indiana."
— Gov. Holcomb on Tuesday, Feb. 28
Then on Thursday, Gov. Holcomb issued a statement announcing that the administration would immediately be contracting with a third-party lab to conduct rigorous testing of the materials, which are scheduled to begin today. Gov. Holcomb noted that the testing would be the next step in providing assurance to the communities in Putnam County.
"As I indicated in an earlier statement, it was extremely disappointing to learn through a press conference held on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, confirming that the EPA had chosen Indiana as a location to deposit and remediate the waste from East Palestine, Ohio. This was made after our administration directly conveyed that the materials should go to the nearest facilities, not moved from the far eastern side of Ohio to the far western side of Indiana. As you can expect, I expressed as much to the EPA administrator when we spoke on the phone Tuesday, Feb. 28.
All of us can agree that we should do everything within our control to provide assurance to our communities. This testing is the next necessary step. Since making this decision, we have informed the EPA and the site operator urging them to coordinate closely with this 3rd party laboratory to carry out this important testing. Sampling is scheduled to begin tomorrow, Friday, March 3." |
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Celebrating Women's History Month |
This month, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of the many Hoosier women who, in town halls to the halls of Congress, work every single day to deliver results for Indiana. |
Halftime at the Statehouse |
It's officially halftime at the statehouse.
Republican-backed bills that cut taxes, make historic investments in education, strengthen public safety, reaffirm parental rights, protect Hoosiers' data privacy, and much more have passed one chamber and await to be heard in the other.
Check out the status of Governor Eric Holcomb's priority bills, and those of the Indiana House Republicans and Indiana Senate Republicans, by visiting iga.in.gov.
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Fox Business: House passes bill to 'REIN IN' executive orders that worsen inflation
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In voting against the REIN IN Act, Democrat Frank Mrvan once again put Joe Biden first and Hoosiers last. He wants higher prices and more inflation. From Fox Business:
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that, if enacted, would require federal agencies to analyze the inflationary impact of executive orders issued by the president.
It comes in response to President Biden’s executive actions that critics say have worsened inflation — in particular, his cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline shortly after taking office, his proposed $400 billion student loan handout that’s the subject of pending cases before the Supreme Court and his extensions of the pause on student loan repayments to the tune of about $5 billion per month. ...
Known as the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act, or REIN IN Inflation Act, the bill would require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Council of Economic Advisers to provide an inflation estimate for each executive order that is projected to cause an annual budgetary effect of at least $1 billion. The estimate would be required to determine whether the executive order will have no significant impact on inflation, a quantifiable inflationary impact on the consumer price index (CPI), or a significant impact on inflation that can’t be quantified at the time of the estimate.
Story continues.
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If you know a college student that's interested in stepping into the world of Hoosier politics, we've got them covered.
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 Events Across the State
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Governor Eric Holcomb speaks on the importance of improving public safety and government services as a part of his Next Level Agenda
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visits the USDA Farm Services
Treasure Daniel Elliott applauds passage of anti-ESG bill at the national level
Auditor Tera Klutz meets with the Senate and House interns
Secretary of the State Diego Morales launches official Facebook page
Attorney General Todd Rokita shares update on lawsuit against TikTok
Senator Todd Young speaks out against the Biden administration's new WOTUS rule
Senator Mike Braun applauds passage of his challenge to stop the Biden administration's ESG rule from taking effect
Congressman Rudy Yakym hosts the American Legion Department of Indiana State Commander and other American Legion members in D.C.
Congressman Jim Banks votes to block Biden administration’s ESG rule
Congressman Jim Baird express concern regarding EPA decision to relocate hazardous materials
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz to host town hall in Hamilton County
Congressman Greg Pence visits with Hancock County 911 Director in D.C.
Congressman Larry Bucshon joins Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in fighting America’s energy crisis
Congresswoman Erin Houchin speaks on need for Parents Bill of Rights |
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