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Governor Announces Major Investment in Agriculture, Life Sciences

Governor Announces Major Investment in Agriculture, Life Sciences

On Tuesday, Governor Mike Braun announced a significant, long‑term investment aimed at strengthening Indiana’s agricultural and life sciences landscape. The initiative seeks to generate 100,000 high‑wage jobs over the next decade while positioning the state as the nation’s leading hub where human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology and environmental innovation converge through a robust private‑sector pipeline. Supported by top-tier [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-03-18T13:50:30-04:00March 18th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Comments on State’s New Effort to Aid High School Students’ Future Goals

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the state’s new initiative – announced today by Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner – to connect Hoosier high school students with a direct path to college, employment or the military. The vehicle to do that is the honors plus readiness seals [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-04-02T14:23:15-04:00April 2nd, 2025|

Chamber Day Event Highlighted by Legislative Networking Reception

(INDIANAPOLIS) — One of the most anticipated legislative networking events of the year is the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Day Reception. The gathering, which connects attendees with policymakers and Statehouse influencers, takes place March 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. New Governor Mike Braun is the featured guest and will discuss his vision for [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-03-07T13:38:38-05:00February 5th, 2025|

2023 D.C. Fly-in Recap

2023 D.C. Fly-in Recap

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 D.C. Fly-in last week. This year, we held the first day's meetings at the Embassy Suites at the Washington D.C. Convention Center. In addition to the outstanding group of speakers from executive branch agencies, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Indiana's congressional delegation, we had a great group of very engaged [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-09-28T16:53:10-04:00September 28th, 2023|

Indiana’s Delegation, Cybersecurity Expert Among Speakers Slated for 2023 D.C. Fly-in

(INDIANAPOLIS) — An esteemed list of speakers highlights the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 D.C. Fly-in event to be held September 20-21. In addition to Indiana’s federal legislative delegation, including Sens. Mike Braun and Todd Young, Alaina Clark, assistant director for stakeholder engagement for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, is among those on the schedule. That list also [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-08-17T08:45:44-04:00August 17th, 2023|

Braun Leading Challenge to Biden’s Vaccine Directive

Braun Leading Challenge to Biden’s Vaccine Directive

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) recently introduced his challenge to President Biden’s vaccine mandate for private businesses with 100 or more employees. All 50 Senate Republicans joined Senator Braun’s formal disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act. This challenge is guaranteed a vote on the Senate floor and could pass by simple majority, meaning that only one Democratic senator would [...]

Matt Ottinger2021-11-30T08:39:40-05:00November 29th, 2021|

Quick Hits: Meeting With U.S. Sen. Mike Braun; Wage Assignment Bill Pulled, While Meaningful School Accountability Moves On

Quick Hits: Meeting With U.S. Sen. Mike Braun; Wage Assignment Bill Pulled, While Meaningful School Accountability Moves On

On the federal front – On February 11, the Indiana Chamber’s Greg Ellis and Jeff Brantley met with U.S. Sen. Mike Braun in his Indianapolis office. The Chamber highlighted key issues that its membership has identified. Some of those issues include the continued concern over tariffs/trade, the negative impacts of a medical device tax and general tax issues. Senator [...]

Rebecca Patrick2019-02-15T14:08:27-05:00February 15th, 2019|

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