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The Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) announced Wednesday its endorsement of State Senator Kyle Walker in his re-election campaign for Senate District 31.
“Few leaders represent the Indy Region and its business community as thoughtfully and effectively as Sen. Walker. Through his vast experience in the public and private sectors, Kyle understands what creates successful communities and thriving economies,” said Adam Burtner, VP of Government Affairs with the Indy Chamber. “As Senator, Kyle has championed inclusive, pro-business policies that our Region’s economic growth and vitality depend on. The Indy Chamber remains committed to ensuring the Indy Region is the premier destination for talent and opportunity for all – and supporting business champions like Kyle are vital to making this mission a reality. We look forward to working with Sen. Walker in the next term and are excited for his continued leadership in the Indiana Senate.”
In the Senate, Walker has focused on accelerating economic development and improving quality of life in the Indianapolis region to attract jobs and strengthen local communities.
During the 2022 legislative session, Walker authored economic development legislation (SEA 245) to attract sports, convention and tourism events to Indiana, which generate significant revenue, encourage investment and bring visitors to the Hoosier State. In the 2021 state budget, Walker secured funding to support technology, innovation and entrepreneurial efforts at the Indiana Internet of Things (IoT) Lab based in his district, which will be used to expand programming and development of IoT Labs across the state (HEA 1001).
Walker has also championed legislation to improve public safety across the region. In 2021, he sponsored legislation to expand an innovative partnership between the Fishers Police Department and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) to track guns used to commit crimes across Central Indiana and bring more violent criminals to justice (HEA 1558). Over the last year since its creation, the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force has seized 369 illegal firearms, leading to the arrests of 397 repeat violent offenders.
“Our region is stronger when all of our communities succeed, and I’ve been proud to author several initiatives that support economic development, investment and quality of life improvements across the Indianapolis region,” Walker said. “Thank you to the Indy Chamber for your support and I’m eager to continue working together to help our region thrive.”
Walker has been endorsed by a wide range of business and labor organizations, including the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana AFL-CIO and the Indiana State Pipe Trades Association. He’s also been endorsed by several law enforcement and public safety organizations, including the Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police, the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association, the Indiana Professional Firefighters PAC, the Fishers Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 199 and the Lawrence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 159.
For more information visit WalkerforIndiana.com.