STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2020) – Hendricks County natives Mariah Dragonette and Lucas Smith are gaining experience as interns with the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2020 legislative session. Hendricks County natives Lucas Smith (left) and Mariah Dragonette (right) join State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) (center) in the House Chamber …
Read More »Behning: Removing barriers for students from low-income families
Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) Many young Hoosiers participate in paid internships, apprenticeships and work-based learning programs to help jumpstart their careers. Unfortunately, some may turn down these valuable experiences because the income they earn could put their families at risk of losing benefits, like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance …
Read More »IndyGo Develops Updated June 2020 Proposal Based on Public Feedback
NDIANAPOLIS (February 27, 2020) — The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation Board of Directors today accepted a revised route change proposal that reflects some of the major concerns presented during the public comment period and public hearing held on February 18, 2020. The Board authorized staff to proceed with an equity analysis of …
Read More »Section of the B&O Trail to Close for Tunnel Construction
The B&O Trail section at the Northfield Drive and CR 300N roundabout will close on or after March 9 for construction of a tunnel. The trail will be closed in this area for the duration of the project, which is expected to be complete by the end of July. On …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg 2019 Annual Report now available
The 2019 Annual Report, highlighting many of the Town’s accomplishments in the previous year, is now available. The report features significant capital improvements and economic development projects as well as reports from Parks, Fire and Police. Pick up a copy in the Town Hall lobby or council room or read …
Read More »Check on the Status of Your Tax Refund 24/7
INDIANAPOLIS – The most frequently asked question the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) receives during individual tax season is “Where’s my tax refund?” Luckily, DOR customers have an abundance of options to check the status of their refund including checking online, over-the-phone or in-person. Often the quickest and easiest option …
Read More »Holcomb, McCormick, and Mitchell Encourage Students to Apply to Governor’s STEM Team
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell invite Indiana high school students to apply for the 2020 Governor’s STEM Team (#GovSTEMteam). Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017 to highlight Indiana’s elite high school students for their work …
Read More »Indiana Has an Electorate Representation Index of 90.46% – 10th Highest in the Nation
With the results of the earlier primary-election states greatly affecting which candidates stay in the presidential race — raising the question of which state truly deserves the top spot in the primaries — the personal finance website WalletHub today released its 2020 Electorate Representation Index as well as accompanying videos.To …
Read More »Motorists urged to Drive Sober for St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Tournament
Indiana State Police will be participating in Operation Pull Over during two of the heaviest drinking events of the year: St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA tournament. The increased enforcement efforts start February 28 and run through March 22. Troopers at the Putnamville Post will be coordinating at least one …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Governor’s Residence Commission The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor: Robert Orr (Indianapolis), project manager at Park 100 Foods Indiana …
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