Gov. Daniels Visits Bar In Bourbon
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
BOURBON - At 9 p.m. Thursday, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels visited Journey's End Bar and Grill in Bourbon for dinner while on his way to South Bend, where he is today.
Daniels previously frequented the restaurant during his government campaign last year.
"One night at random we stopped while we were traveling and really enjoyed ourselves," Daniels said. "So this week we were wondering where we would stay. Hey, why not Bourbon?"
Daniels stayed at a Bourbon residence before continuing to South Bend this morning.
Over a beer and tenderloin at the restaurant, Daniels discussed his plans for Indiana in the upcoming years, as well as the confidence he has for his staff.
"We've gotten a group with tremendous talent; a group the state has never seen," Daniels said. "Some came out of retirement and we have bright young folks, most of which have never been in government before.
"They're just a terrific group of people, and they're trying to make a difference for Indiana."
Daniels explained Indiana's recent shift to observe daylight time and said three areas in the state still question which time zone will be best for the locations.
"The state has joined the rest of the country, all of us and not just part of us, but certain counties are still debating whether or not it's what they want," Daniels said. "The best thing for this situation is a quick solution, and I aim to get it."
Daniels also discussed the push he is making to boost the state's economic development. He focused on bringing in more jobs and income for the Indiana worker.
"The state's economy has been sinking for the past 30 years. Hoosiers make 91 cents to every dollar the rest of the country brings in," he said. "We need to be friendly to small businesses, and also the importance of agriculture is a large part of it."
Daniels said by the end of the year, he wants Indiana to be the national leader in alternative fuels and clean-coal technology. Indiana potentially could be home to six new ethanol/bio-diesel plants, an event that could bring new jobs into the state.
In other matters, the governor spoke of Indiana's efforts to bring relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
"You never have to ask for help from a Hoosier," Daniels said. "The efforts we've given for our size is bigger than any state in the country."
Medical personnel, National Guard and law enforcement from all over the state provided care and supplies during the natural disaster.
"We even had the DNR down there saving lives," Daniels said. "I couldn't be prouder for the state in that respect."
One issue Daniels said he isn't happy with is Indiana's health condition for the population.
"We are not a healthy state, and I want to change that. Most importantly, I want Hoosiers to live long lives, but being unhealthy also hurts our economy," he said.
High medical costs due to the state's unhealthy ways causes potential businesses to be leery of a move to Indiana.
"This is one of the hardest things we're trying to do, which is make basic changes to lifestyles and have people stick with it."
After eating dinner, Daniels chatted with customers and autographed t-shirts, pieces of paper and bar napkins.
"Meeting people is the best part of the job," he said. "This is a big and diverse state, I need to get out as much as possible so I know who I'm working for." [[In-content Ad]]
BOURBON - At 9 p.m. Thursday, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels visited Journey's End Bar and Grill in Bourbon for dinner while on his way to South Bend, where he is today.
Daniels previously frequented the restaurant during his government campaign last year.
"One night at random we stopped while we were traveling and really enjoyed ourselves," Daniels said. "So this week we were wondering where we would stay. Hey, why not Bourbon?"
Daniels stayed at a Bourbon residence before continuing to South Bend this morning.
Over a beer and tenderloin at the restaurant, Daniels discussed his plans for Indiana in the upcoming years, as well as the confidence he has for his staff.
"We've gotten a group with tremendous talent; a group the state has never seen," Daniels said. "Some came out of retirement and we have bright young folks, most of which have never been in government before.
"They're just a terrific group of people, and they're trying to make a difference for Indiana."
Daniels explained Indiana's recent shift to observe daylight time and said three areas in the state still question which time zone will be best for the locations.
"The state has joined the rest of the country, all of us and not just part of us, but certain counties are still debating whether or not it's what they want," Daniels said. "The best thing for this situation is a quick solution, and I aim to get it."
Daniels also discussed the push he is making to boost the state's economic development. He focused on bringing in more jobs and income for the Indiana worker.
"The state's economy has been sinking for the past 30 years. Hoosiers make 91 cents to every dollar the rest of the country brings in," he said. "We need to be friendly to small businesses, and also the importance of agriculture is a large part of it."
Daniels said by the end of the year, he wants Indiana to be the national leader in alternative fuels and clean-coal technology. Indiana potentially could be home to six new ethanol/bio-diesel plants, an event that could bring new jobs into the state.
In other matters, the governor spoke of Indiana's efforts to bring relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
"You never have to ask for help from a Hoosier," Daniels said. "The efforts we've given for our size is bigger than any state in the country."
Medical personnel, National Guard and law enforcement from all over the state provided care and supplies during the natural disaster.
"We even had the DNR down there saving lives," Daniels said. "I couldn't be prouder for the state in that respect."
One issue Daniels said he isn't happy with is Indiana's health condition for the population.
"We are not a healthy state, and I want to change that. Most importantly, I want Hoosiers to live long lives, but being unhealthy also hurts our economy," he said.
High medical costs due to the state's unhealthy ways causes potential businesses to be leery of a move to Indiana.
"This is one of the hardest things we're trying to do, which is make basic changes to lifestyles and have people stick with it."
After eating dinner, Daniels chatted with customers and autographed t-shirts, pieces of paper and bar napkins.
"Meeting people is the best part of the job," he said. "This is a big and diverse state, I need to get out as much as possible so I know who I'm working for." [[In-content Ad]]