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 …
Read More »Product Development Business Adding Innovation-Focused Jobs in Downtown Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 19, 2016) – GlassBoard, a physical product development company that helps clients develop concepts into ready-to-manufacture products, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 36 new high-wage jobs by 2020. “Indiana is the nation’s manufacturing leader, which extends beyond just being home to the …
Read More »Indiana Woman-Owned Technology Company Adding Hundreds of Hoosier Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 14, 2016) – Knowledge Services, an information technology and professional services company, announced plans today to grow its Indianapolis headquarters, with plans to employ 1,200 Hoosiers by 2019. “Indiana’s talented workforce, favorable business climate and low cost of living have helped put the Hoosier state on the national …
Read More »Nebraska-Based E-Commerce Firm Picks Hendricks County for New Fulfillment Center
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (Sept. 13, 2016) – VMInnovations, an e-commerce company, announced plans today to locate a new distribution center in Indiana, which will be the company’s fourth center nationally. As part of its growth, the company plans to add 75 new jobs by 2021. “In Indiana, job creation continues to …
Read More »Coats Delivers 50th Waste of the Week Speech, Highlights Fraudulent Medicaid Payments
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today delivered his 50th Waste of the Week speech and highlighted $85.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments paid out from 2014-2016. To watch Coats’ speech, click here or on the image above. According to the Department of …
Read More »Brownsburg Community School Corporation Police Department conducts social media workshop for parents and guardians
WHAT: Digital Parenting: Raising children in a social media world WHO: BCSC PD presents helpful information to Brownsburg parents WHEN: Tuesday, September 20th, 6:30pm WHERE: Brownsburg East Middle School Cafe, 1250 East Airport Road, Brownsburg, IN WHY: To help equip parents and guardians with the knowledge and the tools needed …
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