South Bend Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and U.S. Representative Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09) today urged the White House to utilize the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to track all federally funded initiatives aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic. The proposal was previously included in the report issued …
Read More »INDOT Reminds Hoosiers to Keep Campaign Signs Out of Rights-of-Way
As primary elections approach, the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from state right-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way. Areas that should remain sign-free include: Intersections Interchanges Rights-of-way that …
Read More »Homicide detectives make an arrest for murder that occurred in January
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives have arrested Denise Gibson (63) for her alleged involvement in the murder of William Sullivan (67), that occurred on 01/07/2018. Just after 8:00 a.m., on January 7, 2018, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 3000 block of …
Read More »IDOA Commissioner Robertson to depart; Gov. Holcomb Appoints Lesley Crane
INDIANAPOLIS (March 27, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he will appoint Lesley Crane to lead the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) effective April 2. Current IDOA Commissioner Jessica Robertson has announced she will leave that post to take on a new opportunity at Purdue University. “Lesley …
Read More »Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee Makes Primary Endorsements
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) announced its first round of endorsements for the 2018 election cycle today, making selections in several legislative primary contests. Notably, the region’s largest business organization is supporting Corrie Meyer in the Republican primary in Senate District 29, covering parts of Hamilton, …
Read More »I-65 Overnight Ramp Closures for Guardrail Repairs
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will close two ramps of I-65 to I-465 on the south side for guardrail repairs starting on Tuesday, March 27 (tomorrow), weather permitting. Between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., crews will close the I-65 southbound to I-465 eastbound ramp. …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb requests federal flexibility to implement his plan for the state’s workforce
INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb on Friday sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta requesting approval for a waiver that will allow the new Governor’s Workforce Cabinet to fill the role of Indiana’s federally-mandated state workforce development board. The Governor’s Workforce Cabinet was …
Read More »Americans For Tax Reform Endorses Rokita’s CRUMBS Act
WASHINGTON D.C. — Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) has officially endorsed Congressman Rokita’s Creating Real and Useful Middle-Class Benefits and Savings (CRUMBS) Act. The bill makes bonuses received in 2018 tax-free up to $2,500, translating to real help for hard working middle-class families. The legislation follows the passage of President Trump’s …
Read More »Project on I-74 will overlay six bridges in Hendricks County beginning April 2nd
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a construction project on I-74 will begin on or after Monday, April 2. This project will overlay six bridge decks on I-74 near Brownsburg. I-74 will be restricted to one 11’ lane in each direction. This restriction is scheduled to …
Read More »I-69 Section 5 construction update for week of March 26
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (March 25, 2018) – INDOT reminds motorists that online GPS mapping services may not have the most current information about conditions within the I-69 Section 5 construction zone. Following instructions from mapping apps, especially those pertaining to access roads and potential “short cuts,” could direct motorists into areas …
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