State News

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today welcomed a $10.9 million federal grant to Indiana aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic. The grant comes in the second round of funding from the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, which Donnelly pushed for and helped pass into law. Last year, Indiana …

STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2018) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced six regions as finalists for the 2018 Stellar Communities Program.  Launched in 2011, the Stellar Communities Program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment initiative led by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, which is overseen by Crouch. The program …

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has submitted Indiana’s 156 Opportunity Zone nominations to the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. The federal Opportunity Zone program was created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provides federal capital gains tax incentives to attract private sector investment to low-income urban …

Vigo County—Last night at 10:45, Indiana State Police Trooper Brad Fyfe witnessed a silver Chevrolet Silverado pickup turn west onto Ohio Street from 3rd St (US 41). Ohio Street is one-way eastbound. Trooper Fyfe activated his emergency lighting to stop the pickup, but the Silverado turned south through the parking …

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor in support of efforts to end Planned Parenthood’s access to Title X family planning funds. Click here to view Congressman Banks’ speech.  Text of the speech follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of changes …

STATEHOUSE (April 18, 2018) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced that interested candidates are now able to apply for the new position of Director of Broadband Opportunities. This role will be held within Crouch’s office, who serves as the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, and will focus on …

Crane, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly hosted U.S. Senator Jack Reed (R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at Crane. The Senators saw firsthand Crane’s cutting-edge work, including a microelectronics laboratory and exhibits featuring the crucial work being done in Crane’s unique expeditionary, strategic missions, and electronic …

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Michael McMains to serve as chairman for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The appointment was effective April 5. McMains will replace Cris Johnston, who resigned from his chairmanship on the commission to join the governor’s administration as a deputy …

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness and state and local officials today in Columbus to mark the start of the 2018 Next Level Roads construction season. Officials kicked off construction for the year by breaking ground on a $143 million expansion …

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today questioned Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford on the progress of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Click here to hear Congressman Banks’ questions. Text of Banks’ questions follow: …