Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from local legislators on the recent announcement of $30 million from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI 2.0, awarded to South 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) – "Through the READI program, Indiana's investment in its communities continues to pay big dividends. These public-private partnerships have spurred amazing growth throughout the state and in our region, and this new funding will help continue that momentum," said State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman).
"Small and large employers continuously voice concerns about their ability to find and retain workers. Through READI grants, we can more quickly expand our efforts to improve workforce development and address other needs like infrastructure and housing. I look forward to seeing local projects deliver results for all those who call our region home," said State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).
"Our part of the state has seen tremendous growth in innovation and workforce development. Indiana's investments through the READI grants will focus on the quality of life here so that this region will continue to attract skilled workers," said State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
Click here for the full announcement. To learn more about the READI 2.0 program, visit indianareadi.com.
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State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Scott and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65,
which includes all of Lawrence County, and portions of Jackson, Orange and Washington counties.
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