BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (March 11, 2018) – The traffic shift in the northern section of the I-69 Section 5 construction zone was put in place on March 3, and connections from SR 37 to both Pine Boulevard and Turkey Track Road (also called Old SR 37 South) were permanently closed.  Motorists …

DANVILLE, IN — Following today’s incredible jobs report showing 313,000 new jobs added to the economy, Congressman Todd Rokita released this statement on how it is the latest indicator of the success of President Trump’s tax reform: “This jobs report is further proof of how President Trump’s tax reform is delivering for hardworking Hoosiers,” …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, bipartisan legislation that would address the ongoing shortage of professionals needed to provide treatment and recovery services as communities combat the opioid abuse epidemic. The bill …

INDIANAPOLIS –On Thursday, March 8, 2018, at approximately 6:39 p.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 530 N. Tacoma Avenue on a call of a person shot.  When officers arrived they met with Indianapolis EMS, who attempted lifesaving procedures, but the male succumbed to his …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after President Trump signed Section 232 proclamations regarding steel and aluminum.   Donnelly said, “Trade is critical for Indiana’s economy—from our manufacturers to our farmers—but it must be fair. For too long Hoosier workers have fought unfair competition from countries …

BROWNSBURG – Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Aaron Starr has been named the Town of Brownsburg’s Employee of the Year. Starr was honored by the community and his co-workers at an awards luncheon hosted annually by the Brownsburg Rotary Club. Employee of the year candidates are nominated by their peers. Starr’s nomination …

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed SEA 360 at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. The bill requires the Indiana State Department of Health to certify levels of care for mothers and babies at hospitals and birthing centers. Joining him at the signing were State Health …

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Chuck Hagel, a Vietnam War veteran, former U.S. Senator, and former U.S. Secretary of Defense, discussed the importance of giving our Vietnam War veterans the welcome home they deserve but that many didn’t receive after the war. On Thursday, March 29, 2018, …

This afternoon, all ramps at the I-465 and US 421 (Michigan Road) interchange are expected to be closed in the afternoon for a brief period of time. The closure is taking place in order to ensure that appropriate respect is provided during Deputy Jacob Pickett’s post-funeral Honor Route, which travels …

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, Congressman Todd Rokita spoke on the House floor in honor of the late Deputy Jacob Pickett of Boone County who died in the line of duty last week.  Watch his floor speech here. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Hoosier hero who paid the …