Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor in support of a balanced budget amendment. The House is expected to vote on the legislation this evening.  Click here  to view Congressman Banks’ speech. Text of the speech follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) continues to partner with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share the top tax filing season concerns referred to as the “IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2018. Asserting frivolous tax arguments to avoid paying taxes is the final installment in this …

Bloomington – The Indiana State Police 2017 “Trooper of the Year” Award was selected by the Command Staff from the Bloomington Post. Factors used to determine the award included, but were not limited to, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, public service and specialty assignments such as ISP Specialty Teams, …

Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a Leavenworth man yesterday in Crawford County.  Brandan Lynch (24), was charged with Possession of a Syringe and Resisting Law Enforcement. Just before 6:00 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officer Jim Schreck was on patrol along Blue River in Crawford County when he observed a male and female …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 11, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 44 Indiana companies today with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Today we honor Hoosier business leaders who have been creating jobs and running …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) continues to partner with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share the top tax filing season concerns referred to as the “IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2018. Avoiding paying taxes by hiding money or assets in unreported offshore accounts is the …

INDIANPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2017 National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics and Reading Results for Indiana. Indiana continues to emphasize critical literacy components as part of daily instruction. As reflected in eighth grade reading, Indiana was one of eight states to have a …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April 11, 2018— Walmart today announced it expects to spend an estimated  $24 million over the next year in Indiana through the remodeling of seven stores as well as the rollout of several in-store and online innovations designed to help busy customers save time and money.  The spend …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives have arrested Darrin Banks (27) and Brian Palmer (29), for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of Malaysia Robson (1) and shooting of Ana Fox (19) on 03/29/2018. Banks and Palmer face preliminary charges of Murder and Aggravated Assault. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will review the case and …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 10, 2018) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers that early and absentee voting for the May Primary Election begins today. From now until May 7, any eligible voter can cast an absentee ballot in-person at their county clerk’s office or request an absentee ballot …