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Central Committee:
   Wayne Parke, Chairman
   Mary Jo Kaiser, Political Director
   Dottie Thomas, Vice Chairman
   Lon Walters, Secretary
   Farley Smith, Treasurer
   Kevin Harrison, Editor Â
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News and Upcoming Events for February 4, 2020
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 VCRP Lincoln Day Friday, February 28, 2020
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Join the VCRP on Friday evening, February 28, 2020 for our annual Lincoln Day Dinner. This year’s keynote speaker will be:
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
$100 Dinner / $150 Dinner & Reception
Sponsorship Levels:
Platinum $5000 (includes 8 Dinner/ Reception tickets)
Gold     $2500 (includes 6 Dinner/ Reception tickets)
Silver    $1200 (includes 4 Dinner/ Reception tickets)
Cash Bar Available
RSVP by February 24, 2020
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Make Checks Payable to: Vanderburgh County Republican Party
*Authorized & Paid for by the Vanderburgh County Republican Party, Farley Smith Treasurer.
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 Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
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 Last day to declare candidacy for 2020 Primary is Noon THIS Friday February 7, 2020
Friday February 7, 2020 (Noon) is the last day a declaration of candidacy for major political party primary nomination (or election as a Republican Party precinct committeeman, or state convention delegate of either major party at the primary) may be filed. Candidates for precinct committeeman must be a Qualified Elector of the precinct and a Qualified Primary Republican (or obtain authorization from the County Chairman). Candidates for precinct committeeman must file a CAN-37 form with the county clerk no later noon Friday, February 7, 2020. Form CAN-37 can be found on the Secretary of State Election Division’s Candidate Information web page. Republican State Convention Delegate Candidates must be a resident of the Election District and a Qualified Primary Republican. A declaration of candidacy for election as a state convention delegate (form CAN-37) must be filed with the county election board no than noon February 7, 2020. All delegates will be assessed a $100 fee payable to the Indiana Republican State Committee to help defer State Convention costs. Contact VCRP Political Director Mary Jo Kaiser at beamerjo59@gmail.com or 812-425-8207 for more information. |
| No Republican has yet filed for Indiana State House District 77, County Coroner, or the 3rd County Council At Large seat. If you are interested in running contact GOP Chairman Wayne Parke 812-455-1685 or via Email atwparke@wowway.com . |
 Republican incumbents filing for re-election :
- Eric Holcomb, Governor
- Larry D. Bucshon, United States Representative, Eighth District
- Vaneta G. Becker, State Senator, District 50
- Matt Hostettler, State Representative, District 064
- Wendy (Mac) McNamara, State Representative, District 076
- Holli Sullivan, State Representative, District 078
 Republican Primary Filings for Vanderburgh County Offices:
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From the2020 Congress of Counties:
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb addresses the 2020 Congress of Counties
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(L-R) VCRP Chairman Wayne Parke, Governor Eric Holcomb, and VCRP Vice Chairman Dottie Thomas
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Indiana GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer and Indiana Vice Chair Holli Sullivan (State Rep. Dist.78) welcome attendees.
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VCRP Central Committee members (back) Dottie Thomas, Mary Jo Kaiser, (front) Kevin Harrison and Wayne Parke
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 County Council Meeting-  Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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        1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
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Time: 9:15 AM (doors open at 9:00 AM)
200 SE ML King BLVD, Evansville
Local state legislators are invited to make themselves available to answer questions on the second Saturday of each month during each legislative session. This is the second of three scheduled meetings for 2020.
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 City Council Meeting-   Date: Monday, February 10, 2020
        1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
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EVSC Board of School Trustees Meeting-
 Date: February 10, 2020
       Time: 5:30 PM
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 County Commission Meeting-   Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
        1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
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VCRP Central Committee Meeting – Wednesday, February 13, 2020
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen
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VCRP Monthly Breakfast - Date: February 15, 2020
Time: 7:30 AM doors open / 8:00 AM Program
  100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
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| We’re excited that the 2020 Indiana Republican Party State Convention is set — and we’re returning to Indianapolis! Join us on June 19-20 as Republicans from across Indiana convene for a weekend to celebrate the results our party’s leaders continue to deliver for Hoosiers throughout the state. |
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House supports McNamara’s bill raising penalty for causing crash involving emergency vehicles:Â Â (from 1/30/20 post by A.Kern)
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2020) -Â The House of Representatives today voted in support of State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) bill that provides that if a person fails to yield to an emergency vehicle, causing serious bodily injury or death the infraction rises to a level 6 felony.
“As our medics, firefighters and police officers are responding to an emergency, it is essential that drivers pay attention, slow down and safely move out of the way,” McNamara said. “These brave men and women lay everything on the line for our safety, and they need to be able to do their jobs without fear of being injured or killed.”
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 Â Update on My Legislation:(from Jan 31 , 2020 News Update)
Several bills I authored are moving along through the legislature.
Senate Bill 9, which passed the Senate by a vote of 41-9, would provide liability immunity for not-for-profit shooting ranges where instructors are certified by a nationally recognized shooting organization. Currently, the ability to obtain liability insurance for gun ranges is cost prohibitive with unaffordable rates. This bill would not assume liability for injury to a person or property, so long as there is proper signage.
Senate Bill 72, which passed out of the Senate by a vote of 47-1, would allow providers to receive payment for the Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Pilot Program, regardless if the treatment did or did not improve a patient’s health. Currently, providers only receive payment if a patient’s health improves, which could lead to the unintended consequence of bias when viewing results.
Senate Bill 237, which passed out of the Senate unanimously, would require a city to pay for the care of a police officer or firefighter who suffers an injury while on duty.
Senate Bill 307 would require the Indiana National Guard to facilitate administration and raise awareness of a state-sponsored group term life insurance program for members of the Indiana National Guard. This bill passed the Senate unanimously.
These four bills will now move to the House of Representatives for further consideration. For more information on my legislation, click here.
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Follow Bills introduced during the 2020 General Assembly Legislative Session HERE
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Stay in touch with GOP state legislators representing our area (click links below):
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DELIVERING ON HIS PROMISE – NAFTA REPLACED:
President Donald J. Trump replaced the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
President Donald J. Trump’s United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Delivers a Historic Win for American Workers: “The USMCA is the largest, most significant, modern, and balanced trade agreement in history. All of our countries will benefit greatly.”  President Donald J. Trump
- USMCA has the potential to create nearly 600,000 jobs and generate up to $235 billion in economic activity.
- American agricultural exports are expected to increase by $2.2 billion under USMCA.
- The agreement is expected to grow annual dairy exports by nearly $315 million.
- USMCA is expected to create up to 76,000 new auto jobs, spur $34 billion in new investment in the auto industry, and add $23 billion in auto parts purchases annually.
- Â Â Â Learn more HEREÂ
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Stay in touch with GOP members of Congress representing our area (click links below):
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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
| February 5 (3:30 pm) |
County Council Meeting |
| February 7 (Noon) |
Last day to file a Declaration of Candidacy for 2020 Primary |
| February 8 (9:15 am) |
Meet Your Legislators |
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February 10 (Noon)
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Deadline to file a Withdrawal of Candidacy for 2020 Primary
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| February 10 (5:30 pm) |
City Council Meeting |
| February 10 (5:30 pm) |
EVSC Board of Trustees Meeting |
| February 11Â (3:00 pm) |
County Commission Meeting |
| February 15 (7:30am) |
VCRP Monthly Breakfast |
| February 18 (5:30pm) |
Thomas for Treasurer Fundraiser
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| February 25 (4:30 pm) |
Koehler Lindsey for County Council Fundraiser |
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February 28 (5:30 pm)
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VCRP Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 6
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Voter Registration Ends
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April 7
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Early Voting at the Election Office Begins
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If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at
for more info. Thank you.
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