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TexasTowelie

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Tue Sep 24, 2019, 03:29 AM Sep 2019

Tech executive to seek Democratic nomination for governor [View all]

INDIANAPOLIS – Josh Owens, CEO of the Indianapolis-based tech firm SupplyKick, on Monday became the second Democrat to get into the race for governor.

“I’m running for Governor now because I believe in an Indiana where teachers are paid what they deserve and where all are welcomed, respected and protected,” Owens said in a statement. “We need a leader who will ensure our state budget, policies and laws reflect a bold and inclusive vision for collective Hoosier success.”

The 34-year-old Shelbyville native joins former state health commissioner Dr. Woody Myers in the race to compete against Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is seeking a second term. A third Democrat, state Sen. Eddie Melton of Gary, also is weighing a bid for governor.

At SupplyKick – which has become one of the state’s fastest growing companies by helping retailers market their wares on Amazon – Owens has put his support for good wages into practice by guaranteeing employees earn a minimum annual salary of $50,000.

Read more: http://thestatehousefile.com/tech-executive-seek-democratic-nomination-governor/39950/

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