VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Knox County resident Tanner Bouchie has declared his candidacy for the Indiana State Senate, with his campaign centered on coal energy, rural first responders and local infrastructure, according to a press release.
“As a husband, father, and small business owner, I want our community to be the best
place to raise a family and grow a business. We face many economic and global
challenges. Strong leadership at the Statehouse can help our community thrive,” said
Bouchie.
Bouchie is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Bouchie Law LLC, and according to the United Way of Knox County, serves as in-house counsel for True Rx Health Strategists, is the Chairman of the Knox County Board of Health, Vice-President and Treasurer of the Knox County Bar Association and the past President of the Knox County Drug Court Foundation.
Bouchie says his campaign will be centered on three key priorities: coal energy, rural first responders and local infrastructure.
When it comes to coal energy, Bouchie says he supports President Donald Trump’s coal agenda.
In April, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting the struggling coal industry, which will allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet rising U.S. power demand amid growth in data centers, artificial intelligence and electric cars.
“President Trump’s coal agenda will help our community have affordable, reliable electricity. I will work with Governor Braun to support coal energy production and coal jobs. I will fight against destructive solar projects that make electricity more expensive and less reliable,” said Bouchie.
Bouchie also says he will focus on using state resources to attract and retain both paid and volunteer emergency workers.
“State resources can help attract and retain people to serve in these roles and help ensure adequate emergency coverage for our community,” said Bouchie.
Finally, Bouchie says the community needs stable and predictable state funding for long-term infrastructure planning.
“State funding needs to be structured in a way that local leaders can plan for us, rather than relying on grant applications submitted to bureaucrats in Indianapolis,” said Bouche.
If elected, Bouchie would represent Indiana Senate District 39, which includes all of Knox, Daviess, Greene and Martin Counties, along with portions of Sullivan and Owen Counties.
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