Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement regarding news that Indiana set all-time highs in total labor force (3,379,290) and total number of employed (3,226,385). The report, issued by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), shows that Indiana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percent to 4.5 percent …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 20, 2016) – Indiana businesses added 5,600 new jobs in August, bringing Indiana’s total private sector employment to 2.65 million, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “Indiana’s economy is experiencing incredible momentum right now. The state’s job creators …

Indianapolis, September 20, 2016 – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced a major step forward in providing a new, online tool to assist families in finding child care and early education providers for their children throughout the state. ChildCareFinder.IN.gov, one of several online enhancements FSSA is …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today appointed Maryanne McMahon to the State Board of Education, effective immediately. McMahon will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Sarah O’Brien. McMahon will serve the remainder of O’Brien’s four-year term, which expires on June 30, 2019. “Throughout her career as an educator, …

It’s a Quaker thing: Plainfield celebrates heritage and tradition with annual parade and festival by Rachel Eckerle   The clouds parted just in time for the city of Plainfield, Indiana to come together and celebrate their Quakerness. A burst of bad weather Friday night and weather predictions kept apprehensions high, …

Indianapolis – Shortly before 2:30 Sunday afternoon, troopers were dispatched to I-465 southbound near the 48 mile marker on reports of a live alligator on the shoulder. Upon arrival, a nearly two foot alligator was located, alive but injured. Troopers immediately contacted animal control personnel and made efforts to prevent the alligator …

DECA students at Avon High School are working together to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research in partnership with the NFL Crucial Catch program. Students are selling pink t-shirts and invite everyone to wear them at the “pink out” varsity football game on Friday, October 7 when Avon …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, has received an “A” rating from the National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) for his work in the 114th Congress. “I am honored to receive this rating, and I will continue to fight for a simplified tax …

Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented its Guardian of Small Business Award to U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly in recognition of his work on policies that support small businesses in Indiana and across the country. Earlier this year, Donnelly received the Spirit of Enterprise Award …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after the United States and Israel signed a new 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating that the U.S. will provide record military aid to Israel. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, “This agreement further strengthens …