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Nov. 8, 2016 Governor |
68-Page Booklet, 5 12" x 8 1/2" (TOC, Forward). |
TABLE OF CONTENTS 35-Point Economic Growth Plan 6 Accountability to Ensure Indiana
Moves Fonvard on Jobs 7
Build and Retain a Skilled Hoosier Workforce 7 Grow Indiana Small Businesses & Startups 8 Support for Existing Hoosier Businesses 12 Streamline the State's Economic Development Efforts 14 Leverage Private-Sector Research and Funding 16 Restore and Rebuild Indiana's Reputation 17 A More Inclusive State Bidding Process 18 Equality for All Hoosiers 20 LGBT Rights 20
Equal Pay for Equal Work 20 Infrastructure 22 Reinvest in Indiana's Roads,
Highways and Bridges 23
Build Indiana to be the lntermodal Crossroads qf America 25 Return Control and Resources to Local Communities 28 Addressing Indiana's Long Term Water Needs 29 Summary 30 Education 31 Establish Statewide, Optional
Preschool for All Hoosier 4-Year Olds 31
Bring a Focus on Education and Teaching Back to Classrooms 32 Make Public School Affordable Again 33 Align K-12 Learning with Emerging Careers. 34 College Affordability and Return on Investment 35 Target Workforce Training Efforts 36 Ensure Workers Have Access to Skills Enhancement Programs 37 Veterans Services 39 Advocate to Strengthen and
Improve Benefits. 40
Implement a Statewide Marketing and Outreach Campaign 40 Streamline Job Placement Assistance Services. 40 Add Veteran Service Officers to Assist Hoosier Veterans 41 Attract More Service Members and Veterans to Indiana 42 Environment 43 Improve Environmental
Quality 43
Prioritizing Indiana Parks, Forests, and Trails 44 Expand Recycling in Indiana 47 Public Safety 48 Address Indiana's Drug
Epidemic 48
Support Community Policing in More Indiana Communities 52 Protect Indiana Children.from Sexual Violence. 54 Expand Efforts to Combat Cybercrime 55 Strengthen and Modernize State Police 56 Examine All State Law Enforcement Agencies 58 Preventing Crime and Reducing Recidivism 59 Improve Government Transparency 61 Mandate a 10-Day Turnaround on
Public lnformation Requests 61
Strengthen the Powers qf the Public Access Counselor 61 Create a Public Transparency Commission 62 Create an Open Data Portal in Indiana 62 Engaging All Hoosiers in Indiana's Future 63 Expand Polling
Hours 64
References
66Automatic Voter Registration 64 Expand Acceptable Forms qf Voter Identification 64 Expand Early Voting 64 Expand Opportunities to Vote by Mail 65 Create an Independent Redistricting Commission 65 Forward By John R. Gregg, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Indiana When I was considering running for governor again, my wife asked me an important question. She said, 'John, do you want to BE governor, or do you want to SERVE as governor? If you want to be governor for all the trappings and special treatment, then don't run. But if you want to serve as governor, if you want to work for the people of Indiana because you believe that you can truly make a difference, then you should run." At that moment, I felt as if I had been struck by lightning. Energized by a renewed sense of purpose, I wanted to tackle the biggest problems facing Hoosiers across the state, and start a dialogue about what type of direction Indiana should embrace. Do we want to be a state that focuses on the ideologies of the past, which can scare away businesses, economic opportunities, and young talent? Or do we want to be a welcoming state; a state that, no matter your identity, will treat you with dignity and respect? The policy proposals contained within this book will form the foundation of a Gregg/Hale administration. These are issues that all Hoosiers should be discussing, whether at work, at the grocery store, or at the dinner table. We believe in high-wage, high-growth jobs that will increase the quality of life for all Hoosiers. We believe in sensible public safety policy, such as acknowledging that addiction is a disease that requires treatment, not jail time. We believe that Indiana's crumbling infrastructure has been ignored for far too long; yet our potential to be the intermodal crossroads of America vastly outweighs our structural weaknesses. We believe in high-quality, universal pre-kindergarten because every Hoosier should have the same chance to excel in life. We believe that more should be done to help Indiana's veterans, and that we need to better protect our environment. Finally, we believe that all Hoosiers deserve full rights and protections from discrimination under state law, and we will make sure that Indiana is a state that welcomes all peoples and ideas. It's time to turn the page in Indiana. We need to rebuild our international reputation and refocus state government on the addressing the big mission: strengthening our economy, schools, infrastructure, and public safety, instead of focusing on contrived social issues that only serve to divide us. We can do more, we can do better, and, under a Gregg/Hale administration, we will move Indiana forward. —John R. Gregg, September 25, 2016 Biography [born Sept. 6, 1954] http://www.greggforgovernor.com/meet-john/ Meet John Gregg An experienced and well respected public servant, John Gregg has spent more than 30 years in private business and public life working to bring people together to get things done. John is a lifelong resident of Sandborn, Indiana, in rural Knox County. He earned undergraduate degrees from Vincennes University and Indiana University and, while working full time, earned a master’s degree from Indiana State and a law degree from Indiana University. After working for two Fortune 500 companies, in the energy field, John was elected in 1986 to represent Southwest Indiana in the Statehouse. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives for 10 years before being elected Speaker of the House in 1996. In his six years as Speaker, John worked with both political parties to cut taxes, balance budgets, expand Indiana’s economy and better support public schools, all while overseeing record surpluses. In 2002 he decided to spend more time with his children and retired from public office. The following year, Governor Frank O’Bannon asked John to serve as interim President of Vincennes University, where he worked to expand the curriculum, increase access and to keep tuition costs down. Following his tenure at Vincennes, John returned to his law practice, wrote a book and hosted a popular weekend radio talk show. In 2012, John re-entered the political arena and was the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor of Indiana, coming up just short of victory in the closest race for that office in 50 years. In May of 2015, John announced his plans to seek the governorship again, pledging to repair the damage incumbent Mike Pence has done to Indiana’s image and to be a leader for everyone. As governor, he will focus on attracting, retaining and supporting businesses that pay Hoosier workers living wages. John is committed to working with – not against – the elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, teachers, administrators, parents and all other interested parties to improve our public schools and open the doors of higher education to more Hoosiers. Finally, he will work to build up our infrastructure – and not just our crumbling roads and bridges – but also our workforce, broadband capacity, renewable energy opportunities and health care systems so regardless of where you live in Indiana, every Hoosier will have the chance to succeed. John proudly lives in Sandborn along with his wife, Lisa, where he tends to the family farm and continues to practice law. The couple have three adult children, Stevie, John B., and Hunter. |