Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) in your coverage of today's Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and Samsung SDI's announcement they will be investing over $2.5 billion in a new electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo and create 1,400 new jobs in Howard County:
STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – "Indiana continues to show itself as a world leader in this emerging industry and Kokomo is positioned to reap the benefits. This new joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung is a game changer for our city with 1,400 new, high-paying jobs coming our way. This historic announcement creates a solid foundation for Indiana to be a leader in battery technology, and it will pay dividends for our community and its residents for many years to come."
To learn more, click here. To view a statement from the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, click here.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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