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Gov. Holcomb leads economic development trip to Europe to highlight Indiana’s future-focused industries

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers will travel to France and Portugal next week to foster international ties and pursue partnership and investment opportunities across energy, life sciences, technology, the future of transportation and motorsports.

“Indiana’s economic momentum continues to build, and I couldn’t be more energized to share that message with our friends, partners and new business prospects in Europe,” said Gov. Holcomb. “France and Portugal share similar visions for building global economies of the future, and we see many opportunities for innovation and partnerships across high-tech industries like energy and motorsports that will create new opportunities for Indiana and for Hoosiers.” 

Gov. Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb and Sec. Chambers will arrive in Portugal on Sunday, June 4, marking the Governor’s first official visit to the country. In Lisbon, the Governor will establish and foster diplomatic relationships with government leaders and meet with business executives in the energy and technology sectors. On Wednesday, June 7, the delegation will travel to France to begin meeting with elected officials and business leaders in Paris and the Pays de laLoire region. Later Gov. Holcomb and the delegation will attend the 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race on Saturday, June 10, and participate in the official ceremonies and meet with international, US- and Indiana-based motorsports representatives in attendance.

“Indiana has long been a global business destination, with more than 1,075 foreign-owned companies not just enriching Hoosier communities, but contributing to innovations and quality career opportunities,” said Sec. Chambers. “The continued growth of our economy and future-focused sectors relies on partners here and around the world, and I look forward to fostering these relationships and building new collaborations in France and Portugal.”

PORTUGAL

In Lisbon, Gov. Holcomb and Sec. Chambers will meet with U.S. and Portuguese government officials, including U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Randi Levine and Portuguese Secretary of State for International Trade and Foreign Investment, Bernardo Ivo Cruz, to discuss opportunities to grow economic, energy and innovation ties between Indiana and Portugal. The delegation will also attend an event hosted by Ambassador Levine to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Art in Embassies program, highlighting the role of the arts in furthering diplomacy.

The Governor and Secretary will also meet with Portuguese and global businesses in the energy and future of mobility sectors, including Energias de Portugal (EDP), a Lisbon-based utility company that is focused on achieving 100% green energy by 2030 and operates three facilities in Indiana. The delegation will also co-host a Business Energy Roundtable with the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal (AmCham Portugal) to showcase Indiana’s public sector energy initiatives and private sector innovations to global industry leaders.

While in Portugal, the delegation will also travel to the NATO base in Oerias, Portugal, where Gov. Holcomb was stationed during his time in the U.S. Navy.

FRANCE

Gov. Holcomb will travel to France to further develop the longstanding Indiana-France relationship. In Paris, the delegation will meet with U.S. and French government officials, including U.S. Ambassador to France Denise Bauer. The Governor and Secretary will also host a business roundtable in partnership with U.S. Embassy Paris to highlight Indiana’s economic momentum; growing sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductors, electric vehicles and industry 4.0; and opportunities for future investment and partnership.

On Friday, the delegation will travel to the Pays de la Loire region, which is home to the 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race. Indiana and Pays de la Loire, which share many economic, cultural and sporting similarities, have cultivated a strong partnership since the Governor’s first visit to the region in 2017. In the city of Le Mans, Gov. Holcomb will meet with city and regional government officials, including Pays de la Loire President Christelle Morançais, to continue exploring mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, including shared hydrogen and innovation initiatives. The delegation will also meet with a number of regionally-based businesses.

In Pays de la Loire, the delegation will also join the global motorsports and mobility sectors at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, which will take place on the 100th anniversary of the first 24-hour race. Gov. Holcomb will participate in the opening ceremony and festivities, representing Indiana and its robust motorsports industry. At the race, the delegation will meet with other French and European elected officials and with global motorsports companies, including business prospects and those with operations in Indiana.

Indiana is home to more than 1,075 foreign-owned business establishments, representing more than 40 countries and territories — including 57 from France and 3 from Portugal. In 2022, 32 foreign-owned businesses committed to locating or growing in Indiana. Together, these firms plan to invest $7.25 billion in Indiana, accounting for 33% of total capital investments committed in 2022 and creating more than 6,400 new jobs.

This marks Gov. Holcomb’s 15th international trip as governor. The cost of the trip is being paid through private donations to the Indiana Economic Development Foundation.

IBLC will host town hall series about new laws and 2024 session

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By Arianna Hunt, TheStatehouseFile.com

Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) will host a series of town hall meetings to share information about the laws passed and what happened during the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly (IGA).

The IBLC says the meetings will provide information on the laws passed during the IGA’s session in an easily understandable way and provide the public with an opportunity to voice questions, concerns, and suggestions for areas of focus for the 2024 session.

“They [attendees] don’t need any background in politics, government, economics, law, or education. It’s our responsibility that we deliver it in a way that anyone can grasp and understand,” Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, said.

Hatcher said she believes that these meetings are crucial for individuals to learn about the laws that may be affecting them in a short amount of time because not everyone is equipped to follow laws through the IGA.

“Some people just want a snapshot,” Hatcher said.

At the end of meetings, the floor is open to attendees to voice concerns and questions.

“We ask them, ‘What is it that you all would like to see done?,'” Hatcher said.

Representatives and Senators use this time to listen to their constituents and generate ideas.

“While I’d like to say that we originate our own legislative ideas, we sometimes get ideas from people around us, so it’s good that we make ourselves available to the people we represent,” IBLC Vice Chair Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D- East Chicago, said.

Each meeting is two hours long, from 12 to 2 p.m. EST. In different time zones such as in Gary and Evansville, town halls will begin at 11 a.m. CT and conclude at 1 p.m.

The town hall series will make stops in the following:

  • Indianapolis, June 3 at the Julia Carson Center, 300 E. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive
  • Evansville, June 8 at the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Library, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
  • South Bend, June 24 at the UAW Local 5, 1426 Main St.
  • Fort Wayne, July 29 at Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Walb Student Union Classic Ballroom, Union Circle Drive
  • Gary, Aug. 5 at the Indiana University Northwest’s Bergland Auditorium, 3400 Broadway St.

Submissions open for 16th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

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The Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 16th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest during the month of June. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural landscape.

“We welcome all Hoosiers to submit entries to the photo contest,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Whether you are using a professional camera or your phone, we encourage you to submit your best images showcasing Indiana agriculture.”

Participants are encouraged to submit photos reflecting the wide array of agriculture. The categories photos can be entered under are:

  • On the Farm: Showcasing any building, piece of equipment or activity that is a part of life on an Indiana farm.
  • Faces of Agriculture: Featuring those who grow and produce food, fuel and fiber in Indiana.
  • Agritourism: Spotlighting Indiana’s seasonal and agricultural destinations, such as orchards, wineries and farmers markets.
  • Conservation: Highlighting Indiana’s natural beauty with landscapes, water and wildlife.

In total, ten winners will be selected: two from each category and two overall. Winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair, where they will be recognized and receive certificates from Lt. Gov. Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Contest winners will also have their photographs featured in the offices of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business in Indianapolis throughout the year.

“There is nothing more beautiful than life on the farm,” Lamb said. “I look forward to seeing how creative minds across the state are able to capture that beauty in photos through this year’s contest.”

Contestants can submit up to five photos in digital format accommodated by a submission form for each photo. Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, composition and category representation. Entries must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on June 30, 2023.

Online Limited Delegation of Authority (LDA) Application Available

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Online Limited Delegation of Authority (LDA) Application Available

JUNE 4, 2023

The Department of Local Government Finance (“Department”) is proud to announce that the new online Limited Delegation Authority (“LDA”) application on Gateway is now live.

Beginning on June 1, 2023, all new limited delegations must be submitted to the Department via the Gateway application. The new application can be accessed through Gateway. Training materials for the new application include an overview video, a PowerPoint presentation, and a comprehensive user guide that can be found on the Department’s website.

The application replaces the current method of using any of the state forms below by which elected officials, their staff, and financial advisors will submit and approve application access:

  • SF 56327 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website for City or Town Units
  • SF 56328 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website: Budget Access – Binding Review Units
  • SF 56329 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website for County Units
  • SF 56330 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website for Solid Waste Management Districts
  • SF 56331 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website for Townships, Libraries, Schools or Conservancy Districts
  • SF 56332 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website for Special Districts
  • SF 56485 – Limited Delegation of Authority for Entering and Editing Data in the Indiana Gateway Website for County Assessor Associated Applications

The Department will continue to accept the above state forms up to and including December 31, 2023. Starting on January 1, 2024, the LDA application on Gateway will be the exclusive method for submitting and approving application access.

The Department previously issued revised versions of the state forms above in 2022 to provide that a delegation of authority expires one (1) year after the delegation is made. This year, with the launch of the LDA application of Gateway, the Department has revised the state forms further to provide that a delegation using such forms, submitted up to and including December 31, 2023, will expire on the earliest of the following dates:

  1. The date of written revocation by the delegating official.
  2. The date that is one (1) year after the date of the LDA.
  3. May 31, 2024.

Therefore, starting on June 1, 2024, only delegations of authority that have been submitted using the LDA application on Gateway will be effective. Delegations of authority submitted on the LDA application will expire one (1) year after the date of the submission.

If you have questions about the LDA application, please contact the Department Support Team at support@dlgf.in.gov or call 317-232-3777.

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Mesker Park Zoo Visits Willard Public Library

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Wednesday – June 7th @ 2:00PM

 

Join Mesker Park Zoo and Willard Public Library for a wild adventure – Wednesday June 7! Mesker Park Zoo is bringing a variety of fascinating animals to WPL as part of our Summer Reading Program. Get ready to meet some extraordinary creatures up close and personal, as experts from the zoo share captivating information about each animal’s habitat, behaviors, and conservation efforts.

This fun event is open to the public, providing a fantastic opportunity for children and adults alike to learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom.

But the excitement doesn’t end there! After the informative session, WPL invites attendees to gather in the story pit for a special screening of the hit movie, Zootopia. Zootopia is a heartwarming and hilarious film that teaches valuable lessons about friendship, acceptance, and breaking barriers.

So, mark your calendars and join us at Willard Public Library for an unforgettable day of learning, laughter, and enchantment. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to explore the animal kingdom and dive into the magical world of Zootopia. Let the Summer Reading Program at WPL take you on a thrilling journey you won’t soon forget!

Hoosier History

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June 4 – June 10

This Week in Indiana History
Harrison June 6, 1892  Benjamin Harrison became the first President to attend a major league baseball game while in office. In the 11-inning game, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Senators by the score of 7 to 4.

June 7, 1902 Herman B. Wells, president, and chancellor of Indiana University, was born in Jamestown.
Pence June 7, 1959  Mike Pence 48th Vice President of the United States (Republican: 2017-21) and Governor of Indiana (2013-16), was born in Columbus.
June 9, 1940 Janet Scudder died in Massachusetts.  Born in Terre Haute, she was a well-known sculptor who studied and worked in Paris.  She was one of three women sculptors who created statues for the Indiana Building at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.  Her statue “Indiana” is on display at the Indiana Statehouse. Scudder also sculpted the Indiana Centennial commemorative medal. Janet Scudder

"Indiana"“Indiana”

Centennial MedalIndiana centennial medal, 1816

June 9, 1891 American composer and lyricist Cole Porter was born in Peru. Some of Porter’s works include “Anything Goes” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”.

Cole Porter
Ohio Co Courthouse Our Where in Indiana from last week was a photo of the Ohio County courthouse, in Rising Sun. Built in 1844-45, it is our State’s oldest courthouse.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What type of tree is growing in the tower of the Decatur County courthouse in Greensburg?

2. Which Indiana county is known as the covered bridge capital of the world?

3. Where was the first consolidated school in Indiana?

4. Who is the Hoosier, who founded the Grand ole Opry, in Nashville , Tennessee?

Answers Below

peony

Our wonderful state flower, the peony, has been in bloom across the state. We hope you have had a chance to marvel at it’s beauty.

Answers

1. Aspen

2. Parke

3. Raleigh School in Rush County

4. George D. Hay of Attica

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WPL’s Annual Book Sale | SATURDAY

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