(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on Gov. Eric Holcomb today signing House Bill 389, repealing the state’s wetlands law: “It’s surprising and very disappointing that the Governor signed a bill that is likely to have negative impacts on Indiana’s water quality, flood control and quality of place factors that the state needs [...]
Presented by Thompson Thrift, the 2021 Chamber Day featured remarks by Gov. Eric Holcomb and a keynote speech by Myra Selby, the first African American to serve as an associate justice on the Indiana Supreme Court (1995-1999). Selby was appointed by the court to chair its commission on race and gender fairness in 1999, which she serves on still [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce comments on Gov. Eric Holcomb today selecting the state’s first secretary of education, Katie Jenner, who currently serves as his senior education advisor. Jason Bearce, Indiana Chamber vice president of education and workforce development: “The Indiana Chamber has long supported making Indiana’s top education official an appointed position so the Governor has [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the Governor’s new equity and inclusion plan for the state: “The plan Governor Holcomb announced today represents a positive step forward for achieving true equity for Hoosiers who have experienced racism and a feeling of being left behind. “The Indiana Chamber vows to continue to pursue policies [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar on the issuance of a statewide mask mandate for Hoosiers: “Too many Indiana companies, employees and their families are in their fifth month of financial turmoil. That will not change and our economy will not be on the full road to recovery until some certainty is brought to [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana has failed to enact work share legislation multiple times in recent years. Now, with Washington throwing a lifeline to states that failed to act previously, the state is saying no once again – to the program and the federal funds and economic stimulus that comes with it. “Our state government leaders are showing exemplary leadership in [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the Governor’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan for reopening the state in the current COVID-19 climate: “What Governor Holcomb outlined today is a thoughtful, comprehensive approach that manages to achieve that delicate balance of recognizing that businesses have to start resuming operations while doing so in [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar responds to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision today to issue a statewide stay at home order and for all non-essential businesses to be closed. “The Governor didn’t make today’s decision lightly – it was out of necessity to protect the citizens of Indiana as we fight our way through this [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2020 Next Level agenda for the state: “The Governor is focused on the policies that will have the greatest impact on Hoosiers and their employers. You can’t ask for more than that. “We are encouraged by the forward-looking approaches Gov. Holcomb has put forth [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is making only its second-ever endorsement in the gubernatorial race, supporting Governor Eric Holcomb in his re-election bid. The first time the organization made the call was in 2008 for then-Governor Mitch Daniels. “We only make endorsements in statewide races in special circumstances. Governor Holcomb’s Next Level agenda has undeniably propelled the [...]
