Eric Holcomb

Gov. Eric Holcomb said he won't be coming home from his trade mission to Japan with any concrete announcements — but he's confident there will be good news to share.

Indiana's Gov. Eric Holcomb said his office followed the correct process when it blocked Dr. Caitlin Bernard from receiving a state award given to Indiana women who make contributions to their community, state and country.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) is the only Republican currently running for the open Senate seat. And with former Gov. Mitch Daniels passing on a bid, many turned to Holcomb to give Banks some competition.

Indiana's Republican primary for governor features U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden and Holcomb’s lieutenant governor, Suzanne Crouch.

That's despite vetoing Indiana's transgender girls sports ban last year.

With his trip, Holcomb is looking to increase economic development and cement existing relationships, despite China’s threats after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the country earlier this month.

House Bill 1041, which passed the Senate March 1 in a 66-30 vote, would prevent students designated male “based on a student’s biological sex at birth in accordance with the student’s genetics and reproductive biology” from participating in a girl’s or women’s team. The measure includes a grievance process for parents.

Holcomb listed five priorities in his “2022 Next Level Agenda”: economic development, education and workforce development, public health, community development, and improving government services.

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