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Prioritizing Workforce Development Over the last few years, workforce development has been a top priority for Indiana. Both the Senate and House of Representatives have authored workforce-related bills and included them on legislative agendas, and Gov. Eric Holcomb has made it a part of his five pillars. Having a skilled workforce is vital to our state’s success. There will be more than one million jobs available in the Hoosier state over the next 10 years as the baby boomer generation retires and more companies choose to grow or locate in Indiana. Our job market will be thriving, but Hoosiers need to be ready to fill these high-demand positions. In recent years, Indiana’s government leaders have worked to implement job-ready programs that help Hoosiers gain the skills necessary to obtain high-wage, high-demand jobs and assist employers by offsetting the costs associated with training employees, among other things. This session, my colleagues and I will continue to address Indiana’s workforce development efforts in order to further prepare Hoosiers for the future. Century and Half Century Business Awards The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards. The awards, which will be announced in the spring, honor Indiana businesses that have operated in our state…
Merry Christmas from State Senator Mark Messmer… Merry Christmas By State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper)   This time of year is always special as friends and families gather together to celebrate the holidays. All of us have our own Christmas traditions like going to our favorite church service, making a special recipe that we only make this time of year, or heading to holiday parties. For me, Christmas is all about spending time with my family. With our children grown and moved out, it’s always special for my wife and I to have our kids under our roof once again and sharing meals together. We spend our time making Christmas candy, fudge, ginger bread cookies, truffles and various other Christmas cookies. When our children were younger, they would help us with the baking and help pass out our sweets to friends and family as gifts. Growing up, my mom had the idea for her and all of my siblings to play our musical instruments as we performed Christmas carols as a family. We’ve kept this tradition going with our family band of around 25 people visiting the nursing homes in the area. Another tradition my family has is attending our church’s midnight mass. In high school,…
In his weekly report, State Senator Mark Messmer gives us a Thanksgiving Message… Thankful for Time with Family By State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper)  The holiday season is officially upon us. Families and friends are gathering together for Thanksgiving, and Christmas is just around the corner. The times we share with loved ones at the table brings families together and creates life-long memories and traditions. Thanksgiving has been celebrated in our great country ever since George Washington proclaimed that Americans should acknowledge the presence of God and give Him “our sincere and humble thanks.” In fact, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day in the midst of the Civil War. He wanted all Americans to remember the gracious gifts that had been bestowed upon them even as war was tearing the country apart. Each family has its own holiday traditions, but food is typically the centerpiece for Thanksgiving with families gathering together for turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and other fall favorites. I always enjoy deep-frying a turkey for my family to enjoy along with homemade pumpkin pie and made-from-scratch dressing. My wife and I also take time during the weekend to put up our Christmas decorations. While I’m getting everything set up outside, she…
State Senator Mark Messmer talks about honoring veterans in this week’s Messmer Report…   …
A tribute band to rock legends KISS will be in Vincennes next weekend for a big show.  We talked with the band’s drummer, Steve Clark, about the band and the upcoming show….
Singer/Performer John Berry brings his Christmas Show to Washington Indiana December 9th.  It’s the last installment of the 2017 Community Concert Series.  Berry recently talked with DeWayne Shake about the upcoming show….
Nov. 3, 2017 Next Level Recovery Last month, Gov. Eric Holcomb launched Indiana’s Next Level Recovery website, which serves as an online resource for Hoosiers that addresses the opioid crisis in our state. Next Level Recovery offers ever-evolving information on Indiana’s opioid battle to emergency personnel, community leaders, law enforcement officials and healthcare professionals, as well as those struggling with substance abuse disorders and their families. The website includes data on opioid abuse prevention, treatment and enforcement; information on state initiatives; and ways for Hoosiers and employers to get involved. Indiana lawmakers are working hard to combat the drug epidemic in our state, and I hope to see this resource have a positive impact on our efforts. For more information or to visit the site, click here. College Goal Sunday Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 39 sites across Indiana Sunday, Nov. 5, to help college-bound students and their families file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The program, College Goal Sunday, has helped more than 93,000 Indiana students and families complete the FAFSA accurately and on time. Students should attend the event with their parent or guardian. Parents should bring completed 2016 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 forms and other income and benefits information. Students who attend may also win one of five…
In this week’s report from Indiana State Senator Mark Messmer…the Senator talks about providing consumer protections….
In this week’s Messmer Report, State Senator Mark Messmer talks about Indiana being ‘a state that works.”…
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