WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) introduced a piece of veterans legislation designed to fix a loophole in GI Bill benefits. The loophole was brought to their attention by the American Legion. Department of Defense statistics from 2017 show that 70-percent of new servicemembers still …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Plainfield Fire Chief Joel Thacker to serve as the Indiana state fire marshal. “Chief Thacker has risen through the ranks to bring 28 years of fire and emergency response experience to the position of Indiana fire marshal,” Gov. Holcomb …
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REMINGTON- This afternoon at 2:00 p.m. (CDT), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-65 in the northbound lanes at mile-marker 198. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Kurtis Jones shows that several semis were traveling northbound when a strong gust of wind blew across the interstate from the west, resulting in a trailer …
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Paris Christine Stabler-Day UPDATE – Paris Christine Stabler-Day has been found safe. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Paris Christine Stabler-Day, a 15 year old white female, 5 feet 4 inches, 120 pounds, blonde hair with blue eyes. Paris was last seen wearing a white sweat …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 2, 2020) — The Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) today made a significant donation to the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation in the amount of $35,000. CICF has been a crucial partner in helping the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation become operational. The Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation is headquartered at the …
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INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2020)—Today IndyGo announced it would continue to offer youth under the age of 18 free rides on regular transit routes on Tuesday, March 3 in light of the Indianapolis Public Schools bus driver shortage. “IndyGo’s partnership with IPS has helped increase mobility for high schoolers in the city,” …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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