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 …
Read More »Coats Honored by National Tax Limitation Committee
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 …
Read More »Donnelly Receives Guardian of Small Business Award
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 …
Read More »Donnelly: Agreement with Israel Critical to Security of Both of our Countries
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 …
Read More »It’s harvest time: All drivers should watch out for slow-moving farm equipment
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 19, 2016) – With harvest season officially underway, motorists should expect to see more slow-moving farm equipment from Indiana’s 57,700 farming operations on Hoosier roadways. Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana State Police (ISP), Indiana …
Read More »State Agencies, Colleges Combine Efforts to Help Hoosiers Affected by ITT Technical Institute Closure
Indianapolis – At a press conference, state agency leaders—including Higher Education Commissioner Teresa Lubbers, Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Steve Braun, and Department of Veteran Affairs Director Jim Brown—joined representatives from Indiana colleges to outline efforts to assist the more than 1,000 students and 662 employees affected by the closure …
Read More »Governor Pence Briefed by Indiana Public Safety and Homeland Security Teams in Wake of Terrorist Attacks, Urges Vigilance
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after getting briefed by his Indiana public safety and homeland security teams in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the injured and brave first responders following …
Read More »Get #ReadyToVote! September is National Voter Registration Month
INDIANAPOLIS (September 14, 2016) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding eligible voters that September 2016 is National Voter Registration Month. Hoosiers who need to register should do so today at Indianavoters.com or on a smart phone using the Indiana Voters app. The National Association of Secretaries of …
Read More »Straight ticket votes will not count for at-large county council races
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 15, 2016) – Straight party voting has changed in Indiana and this November Hoosiers should take note before going to the polls. Hoosiers will still be able to cast a straight ticket on November 8th, but that vote will not count for any individual candidate for county council …
Read More »Indiana earns further recognition for use of digital technology
Today, the Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced that the State of Indiana has earned an overall “A-” grade from for use of digital technology “to improve service delivery, increase capacity and reach policy goals.” As part of the assessment, which graded all 50 states, Indiana received “Top 5” designations …
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