INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2018) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that according to the official canvass of primary election returns recently certified by the Election Division, 20 percent, or 870,336 of Indiana’s 4.4 million registered voters cast a vote in the May 8 Primary Election. The complete 2018 …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today about his efforts to support Indiana’s critical role in our national defense and protect America’s defense-related jobs and security interests, as the Senate debates the annual national defense bill. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Todd Rokita, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed three concurring bills — which originated from his subcommittee — addressing America’s opioid epidemic: “As Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 13, 2018) – Thirteen Indiana FFA members will interview for the chance to become a member of the 2018-19 Indiana FFA state officer team. The candidates will be evaluated during the 89th Indiana FFA State Convention, with the winners being announced on June 21. “I’m confident that each …

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly met with representatives from the Indiana chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to discuss ways to help prevent suicide in Indiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report stating that suicide has now become the second-leading …

This week we look forward to tomatoes and cucumbers from Diener Farms, eggs from Wisewood Farms, and homemade ice cream from newcomer Sweet Valley Ice Cream. Vendors that are local growers, producers, bakers, and artisans will be at the market weekly, in addition to food trucks and live music. SEE THE …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 12, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces registration is open for the third annual 500 Festival mini-mini, a timed fun run designed specifically for kids. The 2018 500 Festival …

INDIANAPOLIS – Avon High School, Brownsburg High School and Bethesda Christian School were among those The Indiana Department of Education announced today as the 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) Award recipients. To be selected, schools must have at least 25 percent of their 2017 graduating class receiving a 3, 4, or …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 11, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb on Friday received a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor indicating a waiver he requested on March 23 has been approved. The waiver allows the new Governor’s Workforce Cabinet to fill the role of the state’s federally-mandated workforce development board. …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 11, 2018) — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently established the Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship, created earlier this year by Executive Order from Gov. Eric Holcomb. DWD Commissioner Fred Payne announced Darrel Zeck as the first Executive Director of the Office. Zeck began on June 11, and will …