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Central Committee:
Wayne Parke, Chairman
Mary Jo Kaiser, Political Director
Dottie Thomas, Vice Chairman
Lon Walters, Secretary
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News and Upcoming Events for July 23, 2019
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Vanderburgh County Reagan Day 2019
Registration/ Cash Bar 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:15 pm
Location: Evansville County Club
3810 Stringtown Rd, Evansville
Featured Speaker:Â Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D.
     Speakers:  Mayoral & City Council Candidates
 Dash for Cash <> Raffle <> Silent Action
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  The Annual VCRP Reagan Day Dinner is a casual, family friendly celebration and fundraiser for the local Republican Party. This is an opportunity to show your support for the local GOP while enjoying an evening of fun with fellow Republicans. Western attire is encouraged.
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Tickets:Â
$100 per person (Includes Meal & Dash for Cash )
$50 Dash for Cash
To RSVP contact Mary Jo Kaiser at :
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Mail RSVP To: Vanderburgh Country Republican Party 815 John Street, Suite 110
Evansville, IN, 47713
  
Get RSVP Form HEREÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Make Checks Payable to:
 Vanderburgh County Republican Party
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 Visit the VCRP 4-H Fair Tent this week:
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Monday July 22 – Saturday July 27, 2019
Daily 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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 Show your support for Republican candidates while attending the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair and visit the VCRP Tent. The VCRP Tent is located near the 4-H Industrial Building (building #9). The 4-H Fair runs all week, July 22 – July 27, and the VCRP Tent is open 4:00PM – 9:00PM daily. We will be distributing candidate information, passing out balloons to children, and promoting voter registration.
               If you would like to help at the VCRP 4-H Tent contact :
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Last Saturday’s VCRP Breakfast:
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State Senator Jim Tomes addressed the the monthly GOPÂ breakfast gathering at the C.K. Newsome Center last Saturday (7/20/19).
8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D., and Mayor Lloyd Winnecke also provided brief comments to the group. Don’t miss the next VCRP Monthly Breakfast, scheduled for Saturday August 17, 2019.
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 County Commission Meeting-  Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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        1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
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  VCRP Central Committee Meeting – Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
 Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen
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 County Council Meeting-  Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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        1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
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 City Council Meeting-  Date: Monday, August 12, 2019
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EVSC Board of School Trustees Meeting-
       Time: 5:30 PM
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VCRP Monthly Breakfast -Â Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Time: 7:30Â AMÂ -Â 9::00 AM
 Location: C.K. Newsome Center , Room 118A-B
100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
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Women’s Equality Day Luncheon – Friday, August 23, 2019
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Event:
17th Annual Women’s Equality Day Luncheon
Date:Â Friday, August 23, 2019
Time:11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
715 Locust Street, Evansville
Special Guests:Â State Senator Jean D. Breaux
 State Senator Vaneta Becker
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The annual luncheon commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote in America.
Tickets are $50 per person.
- Rosa Parks – $5000
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg – $1000
- Sandra Day O’Connor – $750
- Sojourner Truth – $500
 Tickets and Sponsorships are available at:
Tickets are also available by calling the YWCA at (812) 422-1191.
Send Checks to: YWCA
   118 Vine St.
   Evansville, IN. 47708
(Ticket deadline is August 15, 2019)
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 Save the Date:
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Event: Fun Shoot Fundraiser
Date : Saturday September 14, 2019
5010 E 1150 S, Haubstadt, IN 47639
Registration 10:45 <> Shoot starts at 11:00
Proceeds to benefit City Council At-Large candidates Ron Beane, David Christmas, and Vanderburgh County Republican Party.
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Watch for more information.
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On the Campaign Trail:
Coffee with the Governor…
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Fundraising…
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Hitting the Pavement…
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Support your Republican Candidates! Volunteer, Donate, Vote Republican.
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State Senate Update for July 19, 2019 :
 School Safety Grant Applications Open
In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation that created the Indiana Secured School Safety Grant Program (SSSG), a matching grant program that helps improve safety in Hoosier schools.  Since then, lawmakers have continued to work diligently to improve school safety. This session, we expanded the list of things for which schools could use a SSSG, and in our new state budget, allocated $19.2 million per year to the SSSG program.
- Employ a school resource officer or law enforcement officer;
- Conduct a threat assessment;
- Purchase equipment that restricts access to the school or helps expedite the notification of first responders;
- Support firearms training in districts that choose to implement such programs (new this year);
- Support the implementation of a student and parent support services program (new this year); and
- Fund the one-time startup costs of an active alert warning system (new this year).
I strongly encourage schools in Senate District 49 to apply for these grants. To date, the SSSG program has given more than $53 million in matching grants to Indiana school districts. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 2. For more information and to apply, click here.
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 House Republican Updates for July 19, 2019
Enhancing public safety and reducing recidivism rates:
I was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code, which reviews current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing, incarceration and treatment. While the legislature is not in session, lawmakers meet and study important issues facing Hoosiers around the state. I look forward to ensuring that our criminal justice system protects the public while rehabilitating offenders. Interim study committee hearings, which typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, can be viewed live online at iga.in.gov. This site also provides committee calendars and meeting agendas. Members of the public are welcomed to attend and testify. |
New laws effective in July:
This month, many of the laws I worked on this legislative session went into effect. Below are several laws to help move our state forward:
Helping Mothers, Babies | To help reduce infant mortality, a new law I co-authored will engage at-risk, expectant mothers in early prenatal care. Medical providers will screen for signs of substance abuse, and provide or connect mothers with treatment.
Funding Our Priorities | Our two-year state budget is responsibly balanced and maintains healthy reserves. The conservative plan funds the state’s priorities, including historic increases for education and school safety
Strengthening Indiana’s Workforce | A new law I authored will help more Hoosiers receive training that can lead to high-paying jobs in high-demand fields. Schools and employers will also have more flexibility to team up to better prepare students to enter the workforce.
Addressing Mental Health | A new law I co-authored will allow schools to apply for Secured School Safety Grants to provide student mental health resources. Before providing services, schools must meet with a student’s parents to discuss any concerns and obtain their consent.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these new laws and others now in effect. If you have any questions, please reach out to me via email or by calling 317-232-9600. |
Indiana is home to more than 80,000 miles of highly traveled roadways, making it all the more important to maintain and preserve our roads and bridges. In recent years, House Republicans worked hard to support and improve our state’s infrastructure in a comprehensive, responsible and sustainable way. These efforts have paid off, as Indiana was recently ranked No. 1 in the country for infrastructure by CNBC. |
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View bills from the 2019 legislative session that Governor Eric Holcomb has signed into law.  click here
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Stay in touch with GOP state legislators representing our area by clicking the links below.
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 Dr. Bucshon Votes to Repeal Obamacare Tax on Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: (from 071719 Press Release)
Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after voting in support of the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748), which permanently repeals Obamacare’s “Cadillac tax” that would impose a 40 percent excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance: “I am pleased the House has come together in a bipartisan manner to permanently repeal the burdensome Obamacare Cadillac tax. This tax would fall on certain employer-sponsored health care coverage and unfairly punished Hoosiers and Americans. According to the Tax Policy Center, if the Cadillac tax is not repealed, the effect will be lower wages and higher income and payroll taxes. While the Cadillac tax is currently not in effect, it looms large over the health benefits of Americans. It is imperative for the growth of the economy and the well-being of all Hoosiers, that we repeal this Obamacare tax once and for all.” |
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Stay in touch with GOP members of Congress representing our area at these links:
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Visit the Vanderburgh GOPÂ
page for daily updates.
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 Mark Your calendar        CLICK on event for more information
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 Make sure you add vandygop@gmail.com to your address book so we’ll be sure to land in your inbox! |
     If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at
for more info. Thank you.
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