https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z8WQS0H3rg Earlier this month, the Governor’s Public Health Commission released its recommendations on how to improve Indiana’s public health system – through enhanced deliverability, cooperation and programs. Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar offers his reaction to the new report and what steps could be most impactful.
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar offers remarks on the sudden and tragic passing of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) of District 2: “I am shocked and very saddened by the sudden passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and her two staffers, Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson, in a car accident today in Elkhart County. "Congresswoman Walorski [...]
Senate Bill 425 (Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco and E-Liquids), authored by Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport), did not receive a hearing in the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee before the deadline, but there is still room for optimism. The Chamber priority bill – previously passed via the Senate Health Committee – would have raised the legal age for [...]
House Bill 1182 – Worker’s Compensation Authored by Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) Would clarify who is responsible for worker’s compensation for volunteer firefighters. In cases currently where an employer supports an employee’s time off for volunteer firefighting through continued pay and other coverage, the employer may be considered responsible for any worker’s compensation. Chamber Position: Support The latest: Testimony was [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reflects on the passing of Indianapolis businessman and philanthropist Andre B. Lacy, who was the chairman of his family’s wholesale distribution company LDI Ltd. (an Indiana Chamber member since 1941): “It’s a very sad day for us. Andre was a personal mentor and a dear friend to the Indiana [...]
