Putnam County—On Monday afternoon, April 30th, at 12:45, an Indiana State Police trooper from the Drug Enforcement Section, stopped a Freightliner tractor pulling a box trailer for an equipment violation eastbound Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker. During the stop, information developed that led to a search of the …
Read More »Administration Submits North Korea Strategy to Congress, as Required by Donnelly Provision
Washington, D.C. – As part of his efforts on the Senate Armed Services Committee to protect Hoosier families and our country, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly successfully included a provision in last year’s national defense bill requiring that the Administration submit to Congress its strategy to address the threats posed by …
Read More »Indiana Department of Child Services to raise awareness during Foster Care Month
INDIANAPOLIS (May 1, 2018) – Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Month. The nationally recognized observance is meant to acknowledge the foster parents, volunteers, child welfare professionals and others community members who help children in foster care throughout the country. Nationally, it is estimated that 430,000 kids and teens are …
Read More »Trash Bash! Results in Thousands of Bags of Litter Removed from Hoosier Highways
With the month of May comes warmer weather across Indiana. INDOT reminds motorists that although these conditions invite motorists to roll down vehicle windows, it is against the law to litter by throwing trash out of vehicles. INDOT has several beautification initiatives to help keep Indiana clean. During INDOT’s annual …
Read More »Indiana Requests Major Disaster Declaration for February and March Floods
INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has requested federal assistance for Hoosiers affected by historic flooding from Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials conducted joint preliminary damage assessments in preparation for requesting a federal declaration. In …
Read More »IHCDA, ESN announce Moving Forward Rural Development (RD) Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced today plans for the Moving Forward Rural Development (RD) program. Using the Moving Forward model developed in 2015, IHCDA in partnership with Energy Systems Network (ESN) will take on the challenge to preserve a minimum of 30 USDA Rural Development (RD) …
Read More »DWD Announces $9.546 Million in Grant Funding for Innovation Networks including Hendricks Logistics Sector Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS (April 30, 2018) — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s employer-driven Skill UP Indiana! program, now in its third year, has announced the recipients of $9.546 million in competitive grant funding that will be awarded to 11 “Innovation Networks.” The grants provide funds for developing the talent supply chain in …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb & Community Health announce new program to prevent and treat drug addiction in moms and babies
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined state and local leaders today at Community Hospital East to announce a new Community Health Network program designed to address opioid use disorder in mothers and to treat babies born addicted to opioids. The Community Health Network Neonatal Opioid Addiction Project was made …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Spruce Up Spruce Bridge” Project
INDIANAPOLIS – Residents of the southeast side of Indianapolis will soon be able to enjoy a new space along Pleasant Run, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. …
Read More »Donnelly, 12 Senators Call for Department of Education to Assist Students Harmed by Closure of ITT Tech
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today led 12 Senators in urging Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to assist students harmed by the 2016 closure of ITT Tech. A sizeable number of students have financial debt due to their education and many have ITT Tech credits with little market …
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