There are now 100 certified problem-solving courts in Indiana. A complete listing of problem-solving courts can be found online. Problem-solving courts include drug, reentry, mental health, veterans, family recovery, and domestic violence specialized courts. The certified courts seek to promote outcomes that benefit the litigants and their families, victims, and …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 4, 2019) – Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that some Indiana businesses have received a deceptive letter that may appear to come from the office’s Business Services Division. The letter is attempting to solicit Indiana business owners. It is not from the Secretary of State’s office. …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – As the Springtime weather and warmth settles in, it is important that homeowners take steps to protect and maintain their septic systems. It is estimated that around 35% of Hendricks County residents currently use septic systems. Septic systems filter out dangerous bacteria and viruses from the wastewater …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the deaths of a father and daughter who died after what appears to be a kayaking accident at Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area.  Joshua Varner (33) and Vivian Varner (4) of Newburgh were kayaking on Blue Grass Pit Thursday evening.  A family member became concerned when they had not returned when expected. Emergency services were …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Harrison County man that occurred at West Boggs Lake in Daviess County.    Herbert Stickler (79) of Ramsey, Indiana was fishing with a family member when his fishing lure got snagged on a log.  While attempting to free his line, Stickler fell in …

Vigo County, Terre Haute – Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Brad Fyfe observed a vehicle with a heavily damaged windshield at 3rd Avenue and 11th Street.  The vehicle was a green Mercury with an Indiana registration.  Trooper Fyfe activated all his emergency lights to …

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) released the following statements after the introduction of the bipartisan E-FRONTIER Act, of which they are original cosponsors.  Rep. Banks is the lead Republican cosponsor of the legislation.  This bill would prevent the U.S. government from managing the …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) encourages customers to take a note from Abraham Lincoln’s book and be honest when filing their taxes this season. Claiming income that was not earned, overstating deductions or falsely claiming credits are just a few of the examples DOR has identified this …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is advising Hoosiers to be leery of so-called tax preparers promising larger than expected tax refunds. The promise of a large tax refund is often publicized by scam artists claiming to be legitimate tax preparers to encourage unsuspecting victims to file taxes …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – “Maybe, you’re a single mom looking for childcare services. Maybe, you’re a hard worker looking for assistance landing a new job. Maybe, you’re a family seeking a new doctor. No matter who you are or what you are looking for, this is the guide for you,” says …