96 31 Consecutive Months On Monday the Bureau of Labor Statistics
released January unemployment figures, showing Indiana with a 3.1%
unemployment rate, the same as December and lower than the national rate
of 3.4%. This marked the 31st consecutive month that Indiana's
unemployment rate was lower than the nation's, a streak longer than that
of states like Florida and Texas.

With our results-driven focus,
we've created an economic environment that allows entrepreneurs and
businesses of all sizes to thrive, leading to more growth and more
opportunity for all Hoosiers.

Don't forget — in 2022, Indiana had its
highest level of capital investment ever, with 218 companies committing
to locate or expand here while investing more than $22.2 billion in
operations and creating 24,059 new jobs.

And this year, Governor
Holcomb has set an ambitious goal to reach $23 billion!

It's clear
that the "Indiana Way" is working — and that's in spite of the
disastrous Biden administration, not because of it.

Enjoy this week's
newsletter.

Sincerely,
Chairman Kyle Hupfer

P.S. Happy St.
Patrick's Day and best of luck to Purdue and IU!
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  Governor Holcomb's Week That WasCelebrating Development
in Lake, Union County Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during the Union
County economic development announcement in Liberty on Thursday.
On
Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb joined local officials and community
leaders in Gary to announce $10 million of Regional Economic
Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding will be used to
support the $30 million Tolleston Opportunity Campus, which will
increase access to childcare, health care and other community
programming.

“Indiana’s strong fiscal foundation has placed us in a
position of strength and has enabled us to make unprecedented
investments in our rural, urban and suburban communities,” said Gov.
Holcomb. “This historic initiative in Gary will provide critical
services for Hoosiers, increase quality of place and position the city
and surrounding region for continued success.”

Then on Thursday, Gov.
Eric Holcomb joined local officials and executives of Full Throttle
Fulfillment Solutions, a woman-owned, third-party logistics provider, as
the company announced plans to establish operations in Union County,
creating up to 50 new jobs by the end of 2026. “Indiana’s economic
momentum continues to accelerate thanks to entrepreneurs and successful
small businesses like Full Throttle Fulfillment Solutions,” said Gov.
Holcomb. “As a state, we have a long history of entrepreneurship and
innovation thanks to our strong Hoosier work ethic backed by forward
looking leaders. It’s clear our vision and entrepreneurial spirit will
continue to drive both our local communities and economy forward for
years to come.”

This marked the first economic development win in the
county in nearly 30 years.

— Indiana Economic Development Corporation
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 House Republicans Further 'Commitment to America,'
Introduce H.R. 1
This week, U.S. House Republicans officially
introduced H.R. 1, the
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Costs Act, a signature piece of the House Republicans' "Commitment to
America" that contains reforms to speed up construction and energy
production throughout the United States.

H.R. 1 would unleash
American energy and lower costs for families by:
Increasing domestic
energy production Reforming the permitting process for all
industriesReversing anti-energy policies advanced by the Biden
Administration Streamlining energy infrastructure and exports Boosting
the production and processing of critical minerals
Included in H.R. 1
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minerals, and
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authored by Rep. Larry Bucshon.

To read more about H.R. 1, click
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 This Week at the Statehouse Bills are once again moving from
committees — some for the last time — while others have more to go
through and others are headed to the governor's desk.

Priority Bills
of Governor Holcomb
All bills have been assigned to a committee, while
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hearing in the committee on Public Health.

Priority Bills of House
Republicans
All bills have been assigned to a committee, with
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one of two committees this week, and
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second reading.

Priority Bills of Senate Republicans
All bills have
been assigned to a committee, while
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hearing in the committee on Public Health.

To stay up-to-date, visit
iga.in.gov iga.in.gov and the governor's bill watch page
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  ICYMI:
National Review: Biden’s Budget Includes $5.5 Trillion in Tax Hikes
As
the New York Times put it, President Biden's proposed budget
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IRS funding by an
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additional $80 billion it received in the so-called "Inflation
Reduction Act."

From
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President Biden on Thursday
unveiled a budget that has a staggering $5.5 trillion in tax hikes to
help finance an expansion of Obamacare, Medicaid, and housing
subsidies, as well as a slew of other federal programs.

Though the
budget claims $3 trillion of deficit savings, that is only when
measured against the budget that was already inflated by his first two
years in office.

While the budget is not going anywhere, given
Republican control of the House of Representatives, it does represent
Biden’s opening salvo in upcoming negotiations over the budget and
raising the debt ceiling.
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We're looking for young, talented Hoosiers to join us
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 Upcoming Events Across the State
Mar. 18:
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Lincoln Day Dinner
Mar. 23:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Mar. 23:
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inner Lawrence Township (Marion County) Lincoln Day Dinner
Mar. 25:
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Joseph County Chairman's Breakfast
Mar. 30:
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Bartholomew County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 7:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 10:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 11:
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Lincoln Day Gala
Apr. 13:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 13:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 13:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 14:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 14:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 20:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 20:
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Washington County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 21:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
Apr. 21:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner

Events past theses dates are available on
our website and will be added here as we approach them.
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Governor Eric Holcomb
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as they welcome Full Throttle Fulfillment Solutions

Governor Suzanne
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Secretary
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Attorney General Todd Rokita
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Auditor of State Tera Klutz
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Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott
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Senator Todd Young
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families, students, and community leaders to Washington during "Hoosier
Huddle"

Senator Mike Braun
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Biden’s 2024 revenue projection

Congressman Rudy Yakym
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annual lunch

Congressman Jim Banks
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Congressman Jim Baird
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Congresswoman Victoria
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Congressman Greg Pence
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Congressman Larry Bucshon
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House for Women in Dubois County

Congresswoman Erin Houchin
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in the district and U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman
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