INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 21, 2018) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.5 percent for August and remains lower than the national rate of 3.9 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than four years. The monthly unemployment rate …

Putnamville—Thursday, the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville held its annual inspection and audit of personnel and equipment. Eighty-five enforcement personnel passed through today’s event. Commanders inspected the uniform appearance and the commission and equipment of all troopers and detectives from the Putnamville Post, as well as some officers from …

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has partnered with FAST Enterprises, LLC to take Indiana to the next level in state tax administration. This partnership will provide Indiana with an entirely new, state-of-the-art technology system for DOR’s customers to file tax returns, make payments, view and manage their business and …

Sullivan County—Thursday morning at 7:46, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a motor vehicle crash on County Road 700 South, just east of County Road 300 East. The crash injured the driver and claimed the life of the passenger, both county highway employees. Preliminary investigation revealed …

INDIANAPOLIS – Beech Grove residents will soon be able to enjoy an upgraded playground at the Sarah T. Bolton Park, 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 …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces there will be overnight ramp closures on I-74 in Hendricks County beginning next week, Monday, September 24, weather permitting.  The contractor plans to begin in the westbound lanes.  Please note the closures will not begin until 9 p.m. and …

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation that, in part, included a bipartisan Donnelly provision, added as an amendment last month with Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), that would provide $1 million in funding for the implementation of Trevor’s Law. Donnelly has been pressing the Administration to fully implement …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 18, 2018) — Harvest season is officially underway, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert, patient and responsible, as they share the road with these large vehicles. “With more than 14 …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 18, 2018) – With Election Day fast approaching, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is hosting Candidate Schools around the state prior to the November 2018 General Election. These informational meetings will cover important cybersecurity principles and detail methods campaigns can protect themselves from cyberattacks and hacking attempts. …

Washington, D.C. – Several of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s provisions passed the Senate today as part of bipartisan legislation that would help combat the opioid epidemic. The Opioid Crisis Response Act (OCRA) passed with broad bipartisan support on a 99-1 vote. Donnelly’s provisions would improve access to opioid abuse treatment …