Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today praised the inclusion of his initiative on acquisition reform in the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Our armed forces must have the most cutting-edge capabilities, and this legislation will help protect …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Four Governor’s Fellows
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced four young people to serve as the 2018-2019 Governor’s Fellows. The Governor’s Fellowship is a highly selective, year-long program for recent graduates who have an interest in state government service. Fellows are full-time paid employees who work in various state agencies on …
Read More »Governor, First Lady Tout Indiana’s Pro-Growth Business Climate in Austria
VIENNA, Austria (May 23, 2018) – Governor Eric. J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb met with Austrian businesses and government officials today in Vienna to thank them for their commitment to Indiana’s economy and Hoosier jobs and to pitch the state as a destination for continued international investment. “Touring Fronius’s global …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Releases Statewide Teacher Survey
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released its statewide teacher survey. Aimed toward all K-12 classroom educators in Indiana, the survey will provide the necessary information to help guide future legislative priorities and professional development opportunities. “Indiana is full of hard-working and dedicated teachers who spend every …
Read More »Rokita: Rolling Back Washington Red Tape to Help Grow Indiana’s Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Todd Rokita released a statement after voting in favor of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act: “I came to D.C. to cut back the red tape that stifles our economy,” said Congressman Rokita. “For too long, Dodd-Frank has kept Main Street …
Read More »Donnelly’s Bipartisan Regulatory Relief Package Passes House, Heads to President Trump’s Desk
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today lauded the House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan legislation package that he negotiated, co-wrote, and helped introduce last November, and helped pass in the Senate in March. The bill now heads to President Trump, who has previously said he would sign …
Read More »Donnelly’s ‘Right to Try’ Bill Passes House, Heads to President Trump’s Desk
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s bipartisan ‘Right to Try’ legislation passed the House of Representatives today. The bill previously passed the Senate unanimously in August 2017 and now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Donnelly introduced the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson Orders Online Cryptocurrency Promoter to Stop Offering Unregistered Securities in the State
INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2018) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today announced that her office has taken an enforcement action as part of an international crackdown on fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency-related investment products. The sweep is being coordinated by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), …
Read More »Animal Neglect Tip Leads to Arrest in Sullivan County
Sullivan County—This morning at approximately 10:15, Indiana State Police, with assistance from the Humane Society of Sullivan County, served a Sullivan Superior Court search warrant at 4220 Pine Street in Paxton. The search warrant was obtained through a tip to the Humane Society of Sullivan County and relayed to the …
Read More »Click It or Ticket Campaign: Indiana State Police will show zero tolerance
Indiana– As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Americans. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers stay safe, the Indiana State Police is reminding motorists …
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