96 Happy Birthday, Republican Party! On March 20, 1854, in Ripon,
Wisconsin, a coalition of voters came together to form a new political
party to oppose the advancement of slavery into the western United
States.

That party would come to be known as the Republican Party.
A few months after that monumental meeting in Ripon, a well-known
newspaper publisher picked up on the name "Republican," writing in his
paper, "We should not care much whether those thus united against
slavery were designated 'Whig,' 'Free Democrat' or something else.
Though we think some simple name like 'Republican' would more fitly
designate those who had united to restore the Union to its true mission
of champion and promulgator of Liberty rather than propagandist of
slavery."

From our very beginning, we have been the party of freedom,
opportunity, and prosperity; there's perhaps no better example of that
then our first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln.

And since then,
we've been a party of great leaders — like Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald
Reagan, and more. But that's true here in Indiana, too — think of
statesmen like Benjamin Harrison, Dick Lugar, Dan Quayle, Dan Coats,
Mitch Daniels, and Mike Pence,

As a party, we have a proud history
and an unmatched record of success.

And we will continue to work to
build upon this history, to fight for our proven agenda, to reach more
Hoosiers, to grow our party, and elect Republicans up and down the
ballot.

Enjoy this week's newsletter.

Sincerely,
Chairman Kyle
Hupfer
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 Governor
Holcomb's Week That WasOp-ed: It's Time to Toss the Textbook Tax This
week, Governor Eric Holcomb joined local officials and leaders and
employees of Blue Buffalo, the nation’s leading natural pet food
company, as they announced plans to expand the company’s operations in
Richmond, creating 50-60 new jobs by the end of 2024.
In a Sunday
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Northwest Indiana, Gov. Holcomb called for ending "the textbook fees
that parents pay."

"A child’s education is the key that opens the
doors to their dreams and every child’s success is greatly determined
by their parents and educators. That’s why I’m proud of the work we’ve
accomplished thus far in making unprecedented investments in K-12 and I
am committed to continue along the path of prioritizing education and
your child’s future. Consistent with that mission, let’s remove
barriers and provide students a free education; let’s end the textbook
fees that parents pay.

"In my 2023 State of the State Address, I
introduced Mandy Allen, an educator in the South Vermillion School
Corporation, who paid about $630 for the 2022-2023 school year for her
four children. She’s not alone. Hoosiers across the state are impacted.
It could be your friend, your neighbor or it could be you.

Click
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 Indiana Republican Party Announces Members of Third
Cohort of Diversity Leadership Series Program This week, we announced
the members of the third cohort of our nationally-recognized seminar
and leadership training program, the Indiana Republican Diversity
Leadership Series (IRDLS). The program provides the preparation and
necessary resources to increase the civic engagement of minority
Republicans throughout the state and bring them into leadership
positions.

“Each year our program has welcomed a group of Hoosiers
that are driven to make a real difference in their communities, and
this year is certainly no different,” stated Chairman Kyle Hupfer.
“With some participants already running for local office and others
getting involved in the party in other ways, I’m excited to see how
this cohort will engage with the program and use it to help them
develop into strong, effective leaders.”

The cohort of 16 Hoosiers
represents a wide range of backgrounds and includes entrepreneurs,
ministers, lobbyists, financial advisors and more from communities
across Indiana.

Click
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news release and click [link removed] here
to learn more about the cohort.
  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 committee, with
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1591 passed one of two committees this week.

Priority Bills of House
Republicans
All bills have been assigned to a committee, with
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the Senate and sent back to the House with amendments.

Priority
Bills of Senate Republicans
All bills have been assigned to a
committee.

To stay up-to-date, visit iga.in.gov iga.in.gov and the
governor's bill watch page
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TOTAL BILLS
SIGNED: 2
 Reps. Yakym, Houchin Join House Republican Leadership
for Press ConferenceOn Sunday, Reps. Rudy Yakym and Erin Houchin joined
House Republican leadership to discuss the progress made on their
Commitment to America, creating an economy that's strong, a nation
that's safe, a future that's built on freedom, and a government that's
accountable during their annual retreat.

Click
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their remarks.
 Now Hiring Interns
[link removed] 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
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 Upcoming Events Across the State
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
May 4:
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County Lincoln Day Dinner
May 6:
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Kosciusko 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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South Trail

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch
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Day with the Indiana FFA

Secretary of State Diego Morales
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Leadership Prayer Breakfast.

Attorney General Todd Rokita
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testimony to U.S. House Committee

Auditor of State Tera Klutz
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Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott
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joins Fulton County officials for ribbon cutting of new 911
communications center

U.S. Sen. Todd Young
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U.S.
Sen. Mike Braun
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buying U.S. farmland

U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym
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Association of Airport Executives meeting

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks
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"Blue View" for discussion

U.S. Rep. Jim Baird
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their contribution to the economy

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz
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Congressman Greg Pence
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Lienhoop on delivering his final State of the City address

U.S. Rep.
Larry Bucshon
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releases statement on President Biden's veto of anti-ESG resolution
U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin
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debate on "Parental Bill of Rights"
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