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Secretary of State Connie Lawson Enters Multi-State Settlement with LPL Financial LLC, Involving Sales of Unregistered, Non-Exempt Securities

INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2018) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today announced she has agreed to a settlement with LPL Financial LLC to repurchase certain securities sold to investors since October 2006 and to pay a civil penalty of $499,000. “This settlement sends a strong message that states hold …

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Donnelly-Supported National Defense Bill Signed into Law

Washington, D.C. – President Trump today signed the bipartisan national defense bill into law, including a number of provisions benefiting Indiana. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped negotiate and advance this legislation in the Senate Armed Services Committee, helped pass the bill in the full Senate, and was among the Senators …

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Holcomb shares school safety report, recommendations & next steps

INDIANAPOLIS (August 10, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today released the report detailing the school safety recommendations compiled by a working group formed by Indiana Department of Homeland Security Director Bryan Langley, in conjunction with David Woodward, the Indiana Department of Education’s Director of School Building Physical Security and …

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JAG Indiana expanding, plans to add 250 more programs

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 9, 2018) – Indiana’s award-winning Jobs for America’s Graduates program, which helps high school students achieve success through graduation, will be expanding in the upcoming school year as part of Governor Eric Holcomb’s goal to add 250 more programs throughout the state. In Indiana, between 8,000 to 10,000 high …

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Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Indiana State Department of Health name new chief medical officers

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) reinforced their commitment to improve the overall health and wellness of Hoosiers by announcing new chief medical officers for each agency. Daniel Rusyniak, M.D., M.P.H., is FSSA’s new chief medical officer and Melissa Collier, M.D, …

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Donnelly: Administration’s Short-Term Insurance Plans Expected to Raise Premiums and Take Away Pre-Existing Conditions Protections

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the following statement after the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services finalized their rules around short-term insurance plans. These plans continue the Administration’s efforts to undermine health insurance markets and are expected to raise health care costs for …

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Rokita releases bill to enhance NAGPRA fines

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement after releasing his bill that enhances penalties under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA): “No one is above the law, especially researchers and professors who rely on federal funding,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “I have introduced legislation …

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