Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement today in response to a new study from the independent Urban Institute showing the harm that continued sabotage efforts by the Administration are having on health care premiums in Indiana and across the country. According to the study, Indiana’s …
Read More »GEICO Plans Central Indiana Expansion, Nearly 1,500 New Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 27, 2018) – GEICO, one of the fastest-growing automotive insurers in the U.S., announced plans today to expand its operations in central Indiana, creating up to 1,474 new jobs by the end of 2022. “Here in Indiana, we have earned a reputation as a destination for business,” Governor …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Declares Disaster Emergency for Seven Additional Counties, 18 Total Included
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today added seven counties to the disaster emergency he declared Feb. 24 in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed a new executive order to include Benton, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Jefferson, Spencer and Warrick counties—in addition …
Read More »Indiana seeks applicants for Opportunity Zone designation
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is asking citizens, developers, investors and government and community leaders to recommend census tracts for federal designation as Opportunity Zones. The goal of this new federal program, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is to revitalize low-income communities with tax incentives …
Read More »INDOT Kicks Off Pothole Blitz on Interstates across Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has kicked off a day and night pothole blitz for the next several days to address the rising number of potholes on the interstates. Multiple crews will be out addressing the following interstates: I-65 From 38th Street collector to County Line …
Read More »Subject Jumps from Speeding Car in Tippecanoe County is Listed in Serious Condition
Tippecanoe County-Monday at approximately 11:54 a.m. on SR 25 northbound north of CR 500 east, a subject jumps from a speeding car he was driving and is airlifted to Methodist Hospital with life threatening injuries. Probationary Trooper Daniel Connolly was on patrol on I-65 southbound near the exit of SR …
Read More »Lieutenant Elam Promoted to Captain of Special Investigations Division
On February 22, 2018 Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter promoted Lieutenant Donna M. Elam to the rank of captain to serve as assistant commander of the Indiana State Police Special Investigations Division. The Special Investigations Command oversees the Drug Enforcement Section and the Special Investigations Section which includes the …
Read More »Driver Arrested for Methamphetamine in Sullivan County
Sullivan County—On Sunday morning February 25 at 09:20, Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Brent Robinson stopped a blue Ford Mustang on northbound US 41 near County Road 975 North for failure to signal a turn. The driver was identified as 65-year-old David Lee Kendall of Sullivan, IN. Information was developed …
Read More »Southeast Indiana Hotel and Casino Closes Due to Flooding
Due to rising Ohio River conditions Horseshoe Southern Indiana, including hotel, is temporarily closed effective immediately. At this time, all scheduled promotions, events, and entertainment at Horseshoe Southern Indiana have been cancelled until further notice. For the well-being of our team members and guests, Horseshoe Southern Indiana will reopen once …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson announces text to register to vote
INDIANAPOLIS (February 26, 2018) — Today, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is announcing Hoosiers will now be able to text “Indiana” to 2VOTE (28683) to register to vote. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help Hoosiers register and …
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