Washington, DC–Congressman Todd Rokita stands with President Trump in recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and taking action to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to the capital. “Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and the United States embassy rightfully should reside there. While presidents from both …
Read More »Rokita Fights for Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Washington, DC–Congressman Todd Rokita fights to protect our right to bear arms through concealed carry reciprocity. Rokita’s statement is below. “For too long, Washington elites have tried to take away our lawful right to gun ownership. H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act will ensure that the rights of all …
Read More »WYRZ Presents Checks to Area Non Profits
Brownsburg, IN – The first ever Rockin’ Hendricks County event took place October 7th with ten riders competing on a mechanical bull for charity. The event was hosted by WYRZ and the Avon-Washington Township Parks Department. This unique event provided an opportunity for small charities that don’t have the funds …
Read More »IMPD to Create E-Commerce Exchange Zones at District Headquarters
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has created an “E-Commerce Exchange Zone” at each district headquarters and encourages community members to use the front parking lots or lobby (if available) when meeting people to complete their online purchases and transactions. As more people conduct private business transactions online, there has …
Read More »Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry is funded in part by a grant from Whitetails Unlimited
Ind. – Whitetails Unlimited has awarded the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry’s “Meat” the Need program a grant in the amount of $1,500.00. These funds will be used to assist Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry in paying processing fees for donations of large game and livestock. Founded in 2011, Hoosiers Feeding the …
Read More »Michael Sorenson Joins Diego Morales Campaign as Campaign Manager
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Former Senate Majority Campaign Committee Statewide Field Director Michael Sorenson has joined the 4th District Congressional Campaign of Diego Morales as Campaign Manager. In this role, Sorenson will coordinate campaign activities and events, manage campaign databases, assist in fundraising efforts, interact with local and statewide Republican leaders …
Read More »Congress introduces bill to overturn rule, protecting Hoosiers from payday lending
In early October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that would mitigate the harms of payday lending by requiring lenders to determine a borrower’s ability to repay before issuing a loan or limiting the number of loans made without conducting such a test. Advocates and borrowers alike …
Read More »Applications available for ICLEO program that assists future law students
Applications are available for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) program. The ICLEO program is designed to assist traditionally underrepresented groups in pursuing a legal career. The Supreme Court established ICLEO 20 years ago to help bring diversity to the legal profession. Applications are available online at courts.in.gov/cleo …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leaves Three Men Behind Bars
INDIANAPOLIS- On December 3, 2017, at 10:08 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southwest District officers conducted a traffic stop and could immediately smell raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers had the three males exit the vehicle and the men were secured. Through the course of the investigation officers …
Read More »Donnelly-Crafted, Bipartisan Regulatory Relief Package to be Marked Up in Banking Committee
Washington, D.C. – The Senate Banking Committee will debate and markup the bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which Senator Joe Donnelly helped craft and introduce last month. The legislation would reduce regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions as well as provide new protections to …
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