Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from Hamilton County legislators on the recent announcement of $45 million from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI 2.0, awarded to Central Indiana. The Indiana General Assembly supported the funding in the state's two-year budget during the 2023 legislative session. Indiana's $500 million total investment in this round of funding is expected to yield nearly $11 billion in overall investments from public and private sources to increase the vibrancy and prosperity of Hoosier communities.
STATEHOUSE (April 12, 2024) – "Indiana's successful READI program continues to unite communities and ignite their vision for growth. Our state's strong fiscal position, made possible by years of responsible budgeting, has allowed us to make this significant investment while also cutting taxes for Hoosiers. I'm looking forward to seeing this new round of projects in Hamilton County move forward," said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).
"These public, private and nonprofit partnerships are delivering results for Hoosiers and driving economic growth throughout Central Indiana. Businesses and population in our region is booming and innovative initiatives like the READI grant program will keep our momentum going," said State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville).
"Collaborative efforts like this one can help nearby communities pool resources and tackle projects more effectively. Central Indiana is poised to implement innovative ideas that will help make our region a top destination for visitors, new residents and businesses," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers).
"Our proximity to the Indianapolis airport and capital city makes this region a unique place to call home. By working with neighboring counties, our communities are investing in innovative ideas that can set our area and Indiana apart from the rest of the country," said State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel).
"With READI grants, we'll see a large return on our investment as public, private and nonprofit partnerships are leveraged for the benefit of all Hoosiers. A lot of planning and thought went into these regional proposals, and I'm excited for them to come to fruition and for all of the hard work to pay off," said State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel).
Click here for the full announcement. To learn more about the READI 2.0 program, visit indianareadi.com.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents
House District 37, which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
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State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) represents House District 29,
which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) represents House District 24,
which includes portions of Boone and Hamilton counties.
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State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) represents House District 39,
which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
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