Gov. Holcomb reveals 2021 agenda
The plan focuses on safely getting out of the coronavirus pandemic and giving Hoosiers more opportunity for economic success.
Credit: WTHR Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 2:37 PM EST December 17, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has revealed his legislative and administrative agenda for 2021, which focuses on the state safely getting out of the coronavirus pandemic while giving Hoosiers opportunities to grow.
The agenda highlights five overall goals:
Cultivate a strong and diverse economy
Holcomb is looking to grow manufacturing opportunities by expanding the Manufacturing Readiness Grants. The goal of the grants is to support advancements in the manufacturing industry primarily by making it easier to obtain smart technology and health care manufacturing equipment.
December 17, 2020
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Eric Holcomb today announced his 2021 Next Level Agenda, which is focused on safely navigating out of the pandemic and emerging as a stronger Indiana.
“The 2021 Next Level Agenda is focused on making sure Indiana remains a state of opportunity for all,” Gov. Holcomb said. “To do that, we must manage our way through the world’s worst pandemic in over a century.”
The 2021 Next Level Agenda includes five pillars detailing both legislative and administrative priorities for the year ahead.
Cultivate a Strong and Diverse Economy
To continue our dedication to fiscal responsibility, Gov. Holcomb’s 2021 agenda calls for passing the state’s ninth straight balanced budget. As the number one manufacturing state in the nation per capita, the Governor will seek to enhance our status by expanding our Manufacturing Readiness Grants to enable companies to modernize their operations. The state will also stay on track to t