On Monday, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that Indiana-based Heartland BioWorks, a consortium led by the Applied Research Institute, has been designated as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub).

This designation is the first phase of the Tech Hub program, which will invest directly into high-potential U.S. regions with the goal of transforming them into globally competitive innovation centers in key focus areas. Heartland BioWorks will now compete against other designated hubs for implementation grants of up to $75 million in the coming months. Being chosen as a Tech Hub solidifies Indiana’s position as a leader in biotechnology, medical technology, genomics, and synthetic biology.

I introduced the Tech Hub concept in the Endless Frontier Act of 2020, which eventually became law as a key pillar in the CHIPS and Science Act that was signed into law in 2022. When I authored the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program, my goal was to spur more innovation in technologies of the future in places like Indiana, rather than just Silicon Valley and a few coastal cities. Designating Heartland BioWorks as a Tech Hub is a recognition of Indiana’s leadership in biotechnology and synthetic biology research and manufacturing, and another major win for Hoosiers. 

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We Must Stand with Israel, Oppose Antisemitism

Last week, I spoke on the Senate floor about the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, why the United States must support the Israeli people, and the importance of denouncing antisemitism.

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Following the brutal terrorist attacks in Israel, Hamas took innocent Americans and Israelis hostage, including children and the elderly. I joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning Hamas’ attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas release all hostages and allow for their safe return home. The world must join together and pressure Hamas to release these innocent civilians.

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For millions of Americans, adult education programs can be the difference between earning a family-sustaining wage and struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to address the adult education crisis affecting quality of life for individuals and their families and holding our economy back, I introduced the Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success (WORKS) Act to reauthorize adult education programs and expand upon the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This bill would improve services for adult learners and make important updates that ensure participants are prepared for the 21st century workforce.

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Local News

Inside Indiana Business: Feds Select Indiana to be Biotech Hub

Fox 59: Indiana U.S. Senators Sign Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Israel

Purdue University: Purdue Strengths in Biotech Manufacturing Part of New Federally Designated Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Won by the State of Indiana

Northwest Indiana Times: Indiana Wins Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Designation

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana Selected for Biotech Hub Designation Worth Millions

Indianapolis Business Journal: UPDATE: Feds pick Indiana as biotech hub, putting it in running for millions in funding

Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

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