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New Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb warns state can’t get complacent on economy

Eric Holcomb address the crowd after he was sworn in as Indiana's governor during an inaugural ceremony Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb says the state can’t become complacent in spurring economic growth.

Holcomb said in his inaugural speech Monday that too many Indiana families feel they’ve been left behind and too many young graduates are leaving the state.

Holcomb says Indiana “must hammer down” to find a million new skilled workers over the next decade. That’s to replace 700,000 baby boomers who will retire and 300,000 new jobs the state needs to create.

Holcomb also saluted Vice President-elect Mike Pence, saying he kept Indiana’s momentum going the past four years during his term as governor.

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1 comment

Ron Nitowski January 10, 2017 at 1:50 pm

I’d like to see the tax payer Governor’s Mansion abolished. No need for this expense. Plenty of office space in Indiana.

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