Washington, DC — In a letter to the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, 20 senators, including U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN), expressed their serious concerns about the company’s recent significant price hikes for the life-saving EpiPen Auto-Injector. In the letter, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the senators raised questions …
Read More »State Farm Renews Hoosier Helper Sponsorship Ahead of Labor Day Travel
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that State Farm Insurance has renewed its exclusive sponsorship of Hoosier Helper urban freeway patrols just in time for Labor Day weekend travels. The sponsorship will support and supplement Hoosier Helper freeway service patrols for three years beginning Sept. 1, with an option to …
Read More »New Report Highlights Need for Coats Legislation to Protect Victims of Employment Related Identity Theft
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today reacted to the latest report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) titled “The IRS is Not Notifying or Providing Sufficient Assistance to Victims of Employment-Related Identity Theft.” “If there was any question …
Read More »Japan-Based Auto Supplier Expanding US Headquarters in Indiana
Carmel, Ind. – Moriden America, a manufacturer of cargo systems and interior trim for the automotive industry, announced plans today to expand its Indiana operations to support increased production at Subaru’s assembly facility in Lafayette. As part of its growth, Moriden America plans to create up to 32 new jobs …
Read More »Female suspect flees after she assaults a police officer during a shoplifting incident
INDIANAPOLIS – Female suspect assaults police officer then flees to a vehicle driven by a male suspect who is later critically injured after crashing the suspect vehicle. Just after 2:00 a.m. a late shift North District Officer while working, on-duty in uniform, is conducting a premises check of the Kroger …
Read More »Voting is open for the Best of Indiana: wineries, waterfalls and music festivals
INDIANAPOLIS (August 29, 2016) – As summer gives way to fall, the days grow shorter and the air becomes more crisp. It is harvest time in Indiana and the sights, sounds and tastes of the season are upon us. VisitIndiana.com/Fall will help you put the “Ahhhh” in your autumn. Guests …
Read More »Recycling Market Development Board Announces Grant Funding Availability
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) this week announced the availability of grant funds from the Recycling Market Development Board. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $1,000 to $500,000 with a 50 percent required match. Grant requests will be accepted through October 17, 2016. Municipalities, non-profit organizations …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives make arrest related to June murder
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are pleased to announce that an arrest has been made in the death of 20-year-old Netria Lyons, that occurred on 06/28/2016. Earlier today, an arrest warrant was issued for 35-year-old Aaron Staton of Indianapolis. IMPD’s Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Marion …
Read More »North District Narcotics Detectives Recover Heroin and Firearms Stash During Search Warrant
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) North District narcotics detectives execute a search warrant that leads to the recovery of a considerable amount of narcotics and eight firearms. On Thursday August 25, 2016, IMPD North District narcotics detectives, along with North District Flex Team officers, applied for a search …
Read More »Deadlines loom for two scholarship programs for minority Hoosiers with interest in teaching
Minority students who plan to teach in Indiana K-12 schools after graduating from high school may be eligible for up to $4,000 in financial aid. Two scholarships—the William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship and Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Stipend for Minorities—offer financial aid for minority students who meet academic …
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