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 …
Read More »Banks Amendment Supporting Acquisition Reform at Crane Included in NDAA
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), …
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