STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – House lawmakers representing Hendricks County are encouraging students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. State Reps. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) host pages each year …
Read More »INBiz helps state collect an additional $40 million this year
INDIANAPOLIS (December 19, 2018)– INBiz, the state of Indiana’s one-stop business portal, launched in 2016 allowing Hoosier businesses to connect with numerous state government offices on one website. The one-stop concept has helped businesses stay in compliance with state law by putting numerous reporting requirements on one website. This year, …
Read More »Detectives seek public’s help in locating suspects responsible for burning dog to death
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating those responsible for burning a dog to death and dumping it at vacant lot. The dog was found burned in an abandoned shed behind 2600 Lincoln Ave by an inspector from Business and Neighborhood Services …
Read More »Federal Transit Administration Announces $16.6 Million to Improve Transit Access in Selected Communities Around the Country Including Indianapolis
WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that it has awarded a total of $16.6 million to 20 organizations around the country to support comprehensive planning projects that improve access to public transportation. The funds are made available through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning, which …
Read More »Lt. Governor Crouch announces tourism director
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2018) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Misty Weisensteiner, an experienced tourism executive director, will serve as the director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development effective Jan. 14, 2019. Misty Weisensteiner Weisensteiner most recently served as the executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Announces Holiday Closing Schedule
Please note that the Town of Brownsburg offices and departments will be closed on December 24 and 25 so our employees may enjoy the Christmas holiday with their families and friends. The following week, Town offices and departments will close on January 1 to observe New Year’s Day. We hope …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg’s Christmas Tree Pickup Begins December 31st
Limb and leaves pickup has ended for 2018. Residents can take advantage of the Town’s Christmas tree recycling service beginning Dec. 31. Set your natural Christmas tree out behind the curb, not in the street, for weekly pickup. Please make sure all ornaments, lights and decorations are removed. Do not …
Read More »Congressman Rokita Releases New School Safety Report, Encourages Communities To Get Involved
DANVILLE, IN — Congressman Todd Rokita released his latest School Safety Report, encouraging students, parents, faculty, and community members to get involved in making schools safer. The new report identifies the best practices from the school safety discussions featured at Rokita’s third School Safety Summit which took place in November. …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb now accepting applications for fellowship
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that applications will be accepted through March 31 for the 2019-2020 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year. “Our …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Blue Line Park” Project
INDIANAPOLIS – Westville Police Department hopes to build a universally accessible play space in central Westville thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. The campaign is led by the Westville …
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