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Request a DemoHow to watch Holcomb’s last State of the State Address
Gov. Eric Holcomb is scheduled to deliver his eighth and final State of the State speech Tuesday before a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly, addressing key legislative priorities his administration will focus on during the legislative session that officially began Monday.
State Affairs sat down with Holcomb previously in his office for his 2023 year-end interview, where he talked about ensuring awareness of state programs and completing crucial construction projects this year
Here’s what you need to know at the State of the State:
- When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9
- Where: Watch it right here on our site via YouTube
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