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Celebrating a Successful Session and Stronger State


John,



This has been an incredible week for Hoosier Republicans, as we celebrate the
conclusion of the 2025 legislative session and Governor Mike Braun’s continued
leadership. With the support of our Republican legislators, Governor Braun has
advanced key priorities of his Freedom and Opportunity Agenda, delivering real
results for Hoosiers across the state.



From passing a fiscally responsible biennial budget to enacting meaningful
property tax relief for homeowners, farmers, and small businesses, this session
has been defined by bold, conservative action. Governor Braun and our
conservative general assembly also championed universal school choice, expanded
healthcare transparency, and worked towards ensuring state government remains
efficient and accountable to the people it serves.



In addition to legislative victories, Governor Braun continued to advance the
Freedom and Opportunity Agenda through executive action, creating the Indiana
Rare Earth Recovery Council—an important step in securing an American supply
chain for critical materials through innovation and the use of Indiana’s own
resources. Governor Braun also announced an independent forensic audit of the
Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), reaffirming his
administration's commitment to transparency and responsible governance.



The Indiana GOP is proud to stand alongside Governor Braun and our Republican
representatives as we they to make Indiana an even better place to live, work,
and raise a family, and join them in celebrating a successful session.



As always, thank you for being a part of our team. Please feel free to reach
out if there's anything I can assist with.







Lana Keesling, Indiana GOP Chairwoman


 

 


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Governor Mike Braun Signs Executive Order on Rare Earth Minerals


Governor Mike Braun, on Monday, signed an executive order to create the
Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council, which will spearhead efforts to reclaim
rare earth elements and critical materials from legacy coal byproducts.



What he said: “American advanced manufacturing can’t be dependent on China for
rare earth elements. Indiana is stepping up with our new Rare Earth Recovery
Council to leverage our coal sites to build an American domestic supply chain
for these critical materials that power the modern economy."

- Governor Braun, via a press release
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Governor Braun Initiates Audit of the IEDC and Signs Executive Order to
Require all State-Affiliated Foundations go 'Above and Beyond' in Reporting
Disclosuers


Governor Mike Braun announced an audit of the IEDC, paid for with IEDC funds
and conducted by an independent forensic audit team. With the IEDC having
received hundreds of millions of dollars, Governor Braun views it as a priority
that the agency be transparent in its spending and disclosures,.




What he said: “Indiana is a great place to do business and our environment
will only grow stronger and healthier through this transparency work. We are
committed to growing well-paying Hoosier jobs across the state and we will do
so in an accountable, transparent way.”

- Governor Braun, via a press release
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St. Joseph County Dyngus Day



Allen County Lincoln Day



Washington County Lincoln Day

 

Chairwoman's County Visits: 26


 

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📱 News You Can Use


Governor Mike Braun celebrated
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the conclusion of the 2025 Indiana Legislative Session, highlighting the work
done on the economy, healthcare, school choice, and property tax relief.



Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith interviewed
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the founder of the Sunshine Community Center Network, an organization that
empowers children with special needs and their families.



Secretary Diego Morales spoke
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at the County Recorders Association Conference, stating, thanking local
elected officials for the important work they do.



Treasurer Daniel Elliott spoke
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Directors at their 2025 training summit in Noblesville, thanking them for their
service in coordinating emergency response with precision and care.



Comptroller Elise Nieshalla attended
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Conference in Evansville, connecting with state financial leaders nationwide.



Attorney General Todd Rokita filed
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a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security — of which USCIS is
part — to compel federal cooperation to verify the citizenship of Indiana
voters.



Senator Todd Young reintroduced
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thethe Adult Education WORKS Act to reauthorize adult education programs and
expand upon theWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).



Senator Jim Banks led
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a bipartisan CODEL in Slovakia and Germany with Rep. Shreve to strengthen the
Indiana National Guard Partnership and visit Indiana servicemembers



Congressman Rudy Yakym met
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Farm Bureau members to talk about reconciliation and the early progress made
under President Trump.



Congressman Marlin Stutzman announced
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said he was open to normalizing ties with Israel, following a meeting with
President Ahmad al-Sharaa.



Congressman Jim Baird met
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sixth-grade students in their social studies class to share his insights into
the legislative process, the importance of civic engagement, and the
responsibilities of elected officials.



Congresswoman Victoria Spartz reintroduced
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a comprehensive health care package to combat hospital monopolies, drive much
needed transparency to stop fraud, waste, and abuse, and foster competition



Congressman Jefferson Shreve toured
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the USPS Indianapolis distribution hub to seek answers to the ongoing package
delivery delays in response to constituent concerns.



Congressman Mark Messmer joined
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in Evansville, thanking them for their service.



Congresswoman Erin Houchin celebrated
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a $19M investment to bring bicycle manufacturing back to America, thanking
President Trump's policies for bringing jobs and manufacturing back from China
and into southern Indiana.


 


SEA 409: Prohibits an employer from taking an adverse employment action
against an employee as a result of the employee's absence from work to attend
an attendance conference or a case conference committee meeting with respect to
the employee's child, except under certain circumstances. Provides that an
employer is not required to pay an employee for travel or attendance time with
respect to a conference or meeting. Requires certain persons to provide
documentation related to a conference or meeting under certain circumstances.



SEA 420: Establishes a procedure for the transfer of an inmate from a county
jail to another county jail or the department of correction if the inmate: (1)
poses a serious risk of escape; (2) demonstrates violent or aggressive
behavior; or (3) needs to be protected from other inmates.



SEA 4: Requires water utilities to obtain a certificate of public convenience
and necessity (CPCN) from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission before
constructing long haul water pipelines and outlines application requirements,
conditions for approval, and cost recovery through rates. It also mandates a
transfer permit from the Department of Natural Resources for significant
interbasin water transfers, sets criteria for permit approval, and allows for
penalties for noncompliance.



SEA 119: Prohibits the submission of an application for a certificate of
public advantage (application) after May 13, 2025. Changes the time frame in
which the Indiana department of health has to review and make a determination
on an application filed during a specified time frame.



SEA 143: Provides that a governmental entity may not substantially burden
certain parental rights unless the burden, as applied to the parent and the
child, is required to advance a compelling governmental interest and is the
least restrictive means of advancing the governmental interest. Prohibits a
governmental entity from: (1) advising, directing, or coercing a child to
withhold certain information from the child's parent; or (2) denying a child's
parent access to certain information. Allows a parent to bring an action
against a governmental entity for certain violations and provides for certain
relief. Specifies that the parent of a child does not have a right to access
certain medical care on behalf of the child if the child does not have an
affirmative right of access to the medical care.



SEA 462: Reenacts an expired provision in the definition of "practitioner" as
it relates to behavior analysts.



SEA 491: Allows the city of Alexandria in Madison County to annex
noncontiguous property for use as an industrial park.



SEA 1126: Alters the membership of a watershed development commission board
that includes the Maumee River basin (Maumee watershed development commission).
Provides that a Maumee watershed development commission may take certain
actions with respect to certain flood plains. Expands permitted uses for
certain funds collected by a Maumee watershed development commission and
establishes certain budget limits. Provides that the department of natural
resources's division of water shall provide a Maumee watershed development
commission with a written summary of the division's review of certain public
works projects within 30 days of the review. Makes conforming changes.



SEA 1376: Amends the definition of "emergency medication".



SEA 1478: Removes the sunset provision for pro bono legal services fees.



SEA 1595: Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services
to reapply before September 1, 2025, for a Medicaid state plan amendment that
provides for the establishment of the long term care partnership program and
the discontinuance of the current long term care program.



SEA 1633: Requires the secretary of state to do the following: (1) Study
scheduling of local elections and requiring all counties to use vote centers.
(2) Conduct at least three public meetings on the topics studied. (3) Report
the results of the studies to the legislative council before November 1, 2025.


 

Upcoming Events Across the State


April 25: Clark County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 25: Perry County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 26: Howard County Century Club Breakfast
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April 26: Hendricks County Freedom and Family Day
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April 28: Orange County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 30: Fulton County "We are your Voice"
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May 2: Johnson County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 6: Hamilton County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 6: Huntington County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 7: Warrick County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 8: Fayette County Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner
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May 9: Jay County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 14: Bartholomew County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 17: White County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 23: Whitley County Lincoln Day Dinner
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June 6: Carroll County Lincoln Day Dinner
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June 13: Henry County Golf Outing
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July 25: Newton County Golf Outing
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August 23: Shreve's All American Picnic
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August 23: Indiana Federation of Republican Women Convention
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August 23: Indiana Federation of Republican Women's Tribute
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