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 …
Read More »Brownsburg Rotary Honors Town Employee of the Year
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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb signs bill to ensure quality levels of care for mothers and babies before and following birth
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 …
Read More »Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Donnelly Highlight Upcoming Special Day of Recognition Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
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, …
Read More »I-465 & US 421 Ramps Closed This Afternoon for Deputy Pickett’s Procession
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 …
Read More »Rokita Honors Fallen Boone County Sheriff Deputy On House Floor
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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Declares Disaster Emergency for Five Additional Counties, 31 Total Included
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today added five counties to the disaster emergency he declared Feb. 24, Feb. 26, Feb. 27 and March 2 in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed a new executive order today to include LaPorte, Noble, …
Read More »Deceased Terre Haute Suspect Identified
Vigo County—The Indiana State Police, along with Vigo County Coroner Dr. Susan Amos, have utilized fingerprints to positively identify the deceased suspect from 2123 4th Avenue Terre Haute on March 06, 2018. Deceased: Michael R. Reynolds, age 36, of Terre Haute, IN. Indiana State Police Putnamville District detectives continue to …
Read More »Department of Revenue Warns of Tax Season Phishing Schemes
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering 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 first scam in the 12-part series is “phishing” schemes, designed to gather personal information …
Read More »Donnelly Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation on Firearm Background Checks
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced his formal support today for bipartisan legislation, the Fix NICS Act, which would improve the nation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for firearms purchases. Currently, many federal agencies and state governments often fail to provide NICS with relevant information on …
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