The Governor’s Week in Photos

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1) Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs Regional Cities Bill in Evansville // April 5, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins regional leaders in Southwest Indiana to ceremonially sign House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, which provides full funding for the Regional Cities initiatives, at the Signature School’s Robert L. Koch II Science Center in Evansville. Indiana’s Great Southwest plan encompasses 19 projects that focus on strengthening the heart of the region by leveraging the new Indiana University academic medical education and research center, improving livability and connectivity, and attracting talent and workforce to the community.

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2) Governor, Lieutenant Governor Visit Historic Corydon // April 5, 2016. As Indiana celebrates its bicentennial year, Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb visit Corydon, Indiana, the capital of the Hoosier state until the city of Indianapolis took the role in 1825. image002

 

 

 

 

3) Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs Regional Cities Bill in Goshen // April 6, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins regional leaders in North Central Indiana to ceremonially sign House Enrolled Act 1001, which provides full funding for the Regional Cities initiatives. The North Central region’s plan, Innovate Indiana, includes 39 projects aimed at establishing a Regional Innovation District Network, which will help achieve the region’s vision of establishing world-class higher education and community partnerships, access and connectivity, and high-performing communities.

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4) Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs ‘Kirk’s Law’ // April 6, 2016. Governor Mike Pence ceremonially signs Senate Enrolled Act 357, or “Kirk’s Law,” in Middlebury, Ind. “Kirk’s Law” requires the Division of State Court Administration to create a registry of individuals convicted of a crime of child abuse. The registry will be searchable and available to the public. “Kirk’s Law” is named after 19-month-old Kirk Coleman, who prosecutors say died in the care of a provider who had a previous record of child abuse.

 

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5) Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Bill // April 7, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins Speaker of the House Brian Bosma (R – Indianapolis) to ceremonially sign House Enrolled Act 1002, which establishes the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship fund. In the fall of 2017, top-performing students who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years, could receive up to $7,500 per year to cover college tuition as they pursue their degree.

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6) Governor Pence Visits Crisis Pregnancy Center // April 7, 2016. Governor Mike Pence visits with staff and tours Wabash Valley Crisis Pregnancy Center in Terre Haute, Ind.

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7) Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs Bills Aimed at Helping Hoosier Farmers and Businesses // April 8, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins representatives from the agriculture community to ceremonially sign Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 308 and SEA 238 at the Statehouse. SEA 308 provides property tax relief for farmers. SEA 238 will help make local soil and water conservation districts more impactful when it comes to watersheds and areas of conservation.

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