State News

Washington, DC—Congressman Todd Rokita introduced the SLAP Act (Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians HR 4526) to hold lawless state and local politicians accountable with criminal penalties for working to obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts:  “The American people are rightfully infuriated watching politicians put their open-borders ideology before the rule of …

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments to various state boards and commissions.   ABLE Authority Board The governor made two new appointments to the ABLE (Achieving Better Life Experience) Board of the Authority: Melissa J. Justice (Noblesville), trust director for the Arc of Indiana, will join the …

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 1, 2017) – Today Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Bruce Kettler, an experienced member of the agriculture community, will serve as the new director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture effective Jan. 8, 2018. Kettler most recently operated as the director of public relations for Beck’s Hybrids, where …

Washington, D.C. – After holding his 10th Farm Bill listening session of the year, U.S. Senator Donnelly is prepared to advocate for Hoosiers in the upcoming Farm Bill.   Donnelly, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said, “This is a critical year for the Indiana agriculture community as we …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) today expanded its Safe Dig Indiana training to include a new grant for local government employees to attend training and education programs involving underground utility safety practices. The Safe Dig Indiana | Local Grant is intended to help ensure local …

Washington, DC–Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement after working with Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6) to write bipartisan legislation to help ensure justice for victims of sexual harassment and put an end to taxpayers footing the bill to cover up allegations against members of Congress:     “Americans are sick and …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) today approved a settlement agreement between the IURC’s Pipeline Safety Division and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO).  In the settlement agreement, NIPSCO agreed to pay $900,000 for past violations, to provide information and ongoing reporting to the Pipeline Safety Division and …

INDIANAPOLIS (November 29, 2017) – The nation’s foremost agritourism convention is coming to Indiana in 2019, announced Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. Hosted by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD), the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)and Hamilton County Tourism, the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, Inc. (NAFDMA) convention will take place …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young today praised the passage of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now heads back to the U.S. Senate. Donnelly and Young introduced the bill in the Senate in early …

INDIANAPOLIS – Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness highlight the 2018 Indiana Department of Education Strategic Policy Priorities released today by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “The foundation of these policies is to create a rich, innovative and immersive educational environment that challenges our students to …