Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today applauded President Trump’s executive order today directing the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security to develop a plan to ensure servicemembers transitioning out of the military and back into civilian life receive mental health care for a year. All active-duty …
Read More »Former Indianapolis Resident Arrested on Securities Fraud Charges
INDIANAPOLIS (January 9, 2018) — After being arrested and spending Thanksgiving in a California jail on charges of securities fraud, Jaron Marquis Garrett appeared before a judge today in Indianapolis for an initial hearing on felony charges brought by Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry. Garrett allegedly sold an unregistered security, …
Read More »Holcomb’s 2nd State of the State emphasizes workforce, presents goals for progress in 2018
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Tuesday delivered his 2018 State of the State address to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. While continuing his focus on five key pillars, the governor’s remarks highlighted his commitment to developing a skilled, ready workforce and detailed several milestones …
Read More »2018 Candidate Filing opens Wednesday, January 10
INDIANAPOLIS (January 9, 2018) — Candidates seeking public office this year may begin filing their declarations of candidacy for the 2018 Primary Election tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 with the Secretary of State or county election board. Filing will remain open until 12:00pm local time on Friday, February 9, 2018. A …
Read More »Rokita Calls For Sanctuary City Defunding In Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Todd Rokita urged his congressional colleagues to defund and put an end to dangerous sanctuary cities in the January spending bill. “Sanctuary city policies that harbor illegal immigrant criminals are lawless and dangerous,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “President Donald Trump is absolutely right, we must …
Read More »Two Hendricks County Parks Employees Promoted
Two members of the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) staff have recently been promoted. Joe Lembo is now a full-time Assistant Park Naturalist while Eric Ivie now holds the position of Assistant Superintendent. Lembo began his employment with HCP&R in 2016 as a part-time seasonal naturalist at McCloud Nature …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb names Brownsburg resident Jim Huston as Interim IURC Chairman
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Jim Huston to serve as interim chairman for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) until he appoints a new commissioner to fill the vacancy created by current IURC Chairman Jim Atterholt’s retirement. Atterholt’s last day …
Read More »Crouch: OCRA takes business processes and grant levels to the Next Level
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced changes adopted by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to increase efficiency. Delivering great government service is a pillar of Governor Holcomb and Crouch’s Next Level Agenda. To meet this objective, OCRA began a thorough review and identified …
Read More »Beverage Manufacturer, Distributor Moving Headquarters from Oregon to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2018) – Blue Marble Cocktails and Spirits, a provider of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails and spirits, announced plans today to relocate its Oregon-based headquarters and manufacturing operations to Indianapolis, creating up to 51 new, high-wage jobs by 2019. “Indiana’s pro-growth business climate continues to be recognized from …
Read More »Transit Talks Focus on Red Line Construction and February Service Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS (January 9, 2017) – IndyGo will host 9 Transit Talks in January and February to share information about the Red Line construction schedule, local route improvements, and next steps for other components of the Transit Plan. Transit Talk open houses beginning next week will be located along the Red …
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