Washington, D.C. – Today, in advance of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to honor four Hoosier servicemembers, who gave their lives while in service to our country over the past year. July 2017: Navy Corpsman Ryan …
Read More »IMPD announces Indy 500 Race Day Traffic Patterns
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), in conjunction with Speedway Police Department, Indiana State Police, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, announce traffic patterns, closures, and routes for the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500! This event will be very closely monitored across all levels of Law Enforcement and …
Read More »ISP is Watching Your Speed from Above
Putnamville—As Memorial Day weekend approaches and travel volumes appear to be increasing, the Indiana State Police Air Section has been assisting with the speed enforcement efforts of the Putnamville District. On Wednesday, May 23 from 3pm to 6pm on US 41 in southern Sullivan County, and today from 8am to …
Read More »Donnelly Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Reforms to Congress’ Outdated Workplace Harassment Policies
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass bipartisan legislation that would reform the process by which victims pursue claims of sexual harassment in Congress. The legislation, which was led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) and cosponsored by Donnelly, would reform the …
Read More »Hoosier Taxpayers Can Find Relief in New Tax Payment Plans
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has instituted new payment plan options to help ease the burden to Hoosier taxpayers. The new payment plan options became effective in early May and allow individuals to establish plans for a longer period of time without the previous requirement of a …
Read More »President Trump Signs Donnelly’s “Very Important” Bipartisan Regulatory Relief Package into Law
Washington, D.C. – President Trump today signed into law the bipartisan community banking regulatory relief package that U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly negotiated, co-wrote, and helped introduce last November. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act passed the Senate in March and the House of Representatives earlier this week. …
Read More »Rokita: Taking the Fight Back to the Bad Guys
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Rokita released a statement following the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Our military is finally empowered to take the fight back to the bad guys,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “The days of the Obama administration’s neglect in hollowing out …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces 2018 School Food Service Employee of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with the Indiana Nutrition Council, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today Marcia Miller of Orchard View Elementary in Middlebury as the 2018 School Food Service Employee of the Year. Marcia has served Orchard View Elementary as Kitchen Manager for nearly 24 years. “Ensuring our …
Read More »Plan Extra Travel Time, Know Before You Go for Holiday Weekend Traffic
Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of the summer travel season in Indiana. And whether you’re attending the Indianapolis 500, vacationing, visiting family and friends, or just passing through, INDOT urges drivers to plan extra travel time, to stay informed on road conditions, and to drive safely. Road Work Suspended Most …
Read More »Donnelly Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Reforms to Improve and Streamline VA Choice Program
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today helped the Senate pass bipartisan legislation that aims to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs and improve and streamline the VA Choice Program. The VA MISSION Act of 2018, which now heads to President Trump’s desk, would simplify the VA’s programs that …
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