Hoosier, Husband, Navy Veteran, Dog Dad, 51st Governor of the Great State of Indiana
Jul 14, 2021 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
Indiana closed the 2021 fiscal year with $3.9 billion in reserves.
Because of the strong position Indiana occupied going into last year’s unprecedented global pandemic and partnerships at all levels of government, we now find ourselves at a place of full employment and growing economy.
Jul 22, 2020 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Today, I announced I'll sign an executive order requiring Hoosiers to wear face coverings in most public settings, beginning Monday.
As we continue to monitor the data, we’ve seen a concerning change in some of our key health indicators.
Hoosiers have worked hard to help re-open our state & we want to remain open.
By masking up, we can & will save lives & slow the spread of #COVID19.
May 29, 2020 • 30 tweets • 7 min read
Today I announced several new economic recovery initiatives designed to bolster critical relief efforts while encouraging long-term planning and investments to stimulate Indiana’s economy well into the future.
Through these initiatives, the state will allocate nearly $44 million to provide support and resources including approximately $37 million in direct funding through grants and investments to small businesses and manufacturers – two key drivers of the Hoosier economy.
May 21, 2020 • 22 tweets • 6 min read
Today I announced that because health indicators remain positive, most of the state will advance to stage 3 of the #BackOnTrack Indiana plan on Friday, May 22.
Indiana Back On Track has five stages. For Cass, Lake and Marion counties – which started Stage 2 after other counties, stage 3 may begin on June 1. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.
Apr 16, 2020 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Today, @GovWhitmer, @GovMikeDeWine, @GovEvers, @GovTimWalz, @GovPritzker, @GovAndyBeshear, and I announced that we will work in close coordination to reopen the economy in the Midwest region.
We are doing everything we can to protect the people of our states and slow the spread of #COVID19, and we are eager to work together to mitigate the economic crisis this virus has caused in our region.
Apr 2, 2020 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Today I signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and outlines options for districts to continue education during the fight against #COVID19. in.gov/gov/2384.htm
Students are the future of our state and teachers are the heart of our schools. While #COVID19 is impacting every classroom, our teachers, administrators, school board members and school staff are going to extraordinary levels to deliver quality learning to students all 1/2
Mar 30, 2020 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
Today I signed an executive order and detailed Indiana’s plan for the anticipated spike in #COVID19 cases.
To see a copy of the executive order, click here: in.gov/gov/2384.htm
We see a surge coming and we’re calling in the reinforcements, bolstering Indiana’s capacity to provide additional health care services during this emergency.
Mar 23, 2020 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
Today I delivered a statewide address & ordered that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, & for health & safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7. #COVID19
The next two weeks are critical if we are to slow the spread of #COVID19, and we must slow the spread. You must be part of the solution, not the problem.
Mar 19, 2020 • 25 tweets • 8 min read
I took actions to protect & support Hoosiers during the #COVID19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief & protections for individuals & businesses, & expand unemployment insurance benefits for those impacted by job loss.
Every day we learn more about how to tackle this monster. We are being thoughtful about how to approach every action we are taking in this national public health emergency and putting Hoosiers’ health and safety first.
Mar 17, 2020 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
I have announced additional directives in order to help show the spread of coronavirus in our state:
➡️I signed an executive order memorializing Monday's announcements. It activates the @INGuardsman to be on duty to assist as needed.
Mar 16, 2020 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
Today I announced more steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.
➡️Indiana will adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for large events and mass gatherings. The guidance recommends no in-person events of more than 50 people. Here is a link to the guidance: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Mar 12, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
This is a time when we must do all we can to reduce the spread of COVID-19, protect our most vulnerable populations and reduce their potential to acquire or spread this virus. While some actions are drastic, now, not later, is the time to act. 1/8
Today I'm initiating:
Non-essential gatherings must be limited to no more than 250 people.
Effective immediately, school corporations will be provided with a 20-day waiver of the required 180 instructional days for use as needed for the remainder of the academic year. 2/8
