Avon police have found a man who was reported missing earlier this week dead of an apparent self-inflicted injury. Avon police earlier in the day requested the publics help in locating Kevin England. In a Facebook post Thursday night, the Avon Police Department confirmed that England had been found dead. …
Read More »Governor Holcomb Strengthens Infrastructure, Business Relationships in Quebec
MONTREAL (March 28, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger concluded the Canada economic development mission in Quebec today, advancing international partnerships in logistics and business. “As the gateway to the St. Lawrence Seaway, Quebec is a critical maritime partner of Indiana,” Gov. Holcomb …
Read More »Rokita: Common Sense Move By Trump Administration To Re-Add Citizenship Question To Census
DANVILLE, IN — Today, Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement applauding the Trump Administration’s decision to ask about citizenship for the 2020 census. “It is common sense for our government to ask every person living in the United States whether or not they are a citizen, so I applaud the Trump’s Administration’s …
Read More »Indiana Office of Defense Development: Defense firms have opportunity to diversify
INDIANAPOLIS (March 28, 2018) — The Indiana Office of Defense Development is letting statewide defense firms know that they are eligible to receive consulting services to diversify due to a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment. “It is vital we are continuing to sustain and expand Indiana’s …
Read More »Don’t Let the Promise of a Large Refund Cloud Your Judgement
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. The sixth scam in the 12-part series is inflated refund claims. Inflated refund claims …
Read More »More than $160 Million Going to Rural Communities for Infrastructure Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that $161.2 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 66 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements as well as sidewalk and trail projects. Combined with local funds, approximately …
Read More »State funding from Stellar Communities program spurs substantial private investment
INDIANAPOLIS (March 28, 2018) – Today, the Sagamore Institute released its annual evaluation of the Stellar Communities Program, revealing that Indiana communities, either receiving a Stellar designation or being named a program finalist, have achieved substantial economic investments and transformative quality of place improvements. Launched in 2011, the Stellar Communities …
Read More »Donnelly: AARP Study Adds to Chorus of Evidence that Administration’s Actions Are Causing Hoosiers’ Health Premiums to Rise
Indianapolis, Ind. – A new analysis from AARP provides further evidence that the Administration’s efforts to sabotage the health care markets by undermining and destabilizing the Affordable Care Act will lead to higher premiums for older Hoosiers. The analysis showed that, due to recently-proposed short-term plans and policy changes from …
Read More »IHCDA announces award recipients for the Housing First program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced today that seven organizations will receive a combined $1.95 million in funding under Indiana’s Housing First Program. With this funding, these organizations will provide rental assistance and support for individuals and families facing a persistent mental illness or chemical addiction across 14 …
Read More »Indiana and Ontario Form Partnership to Strengthen Economic, Workforce Development Initiatives
TORONTO (March 27, 2018) – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne released a joint statement today following their meeting in Toronto: “Ontario and Indiana share a strong partnership — one that is vital to the success of workers and businesses in both our regions and to our …
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