Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence hosted a Mile with Mike event at the Department of Natural Resources’ Capital Campout at Fort Harrison State Park. The Capital Campout is one of more than a dozen outdoor camping experiences hosted by governors across the nation to promote outdoor recreation as part …
Read More »Coats Statement on #BetterWay Comprehensive Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today made the following statement regarding the House Republicans’ plan to reform our tax code: “Today’s release of the House Republican tax plan completes the ‘A Better Way’ series of reforms put forth by Speaker Paul Ryan. I applaud his …
Read More »Coats Statement on Collins, Johnson Gun Amendment Votes
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement after voting to advance two amendments that would prevent known terrorists from purchasing guns: “It is vitally important to ensure that known terrorists cannot legally buy or possess guns. The two amendments the Senate considered today each attempted …
Read More »Indiana announces 2016 Point-in-Time Homeless Count
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) released today statewide findings from the 2016 Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count. Findings include a 1% decrease in overall homelessness and a significant decrease in individuals, families and veterans identified as being chronically homeless. “We are pleased at the continued decrease …
Read More »Group Fundraising Opportunities Available at the Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS- Groups looking to raise some extra money for their churches, schools, or clubs may now apply for fundraising opportunities with the 2016 Indiana State Fair. It takes around 600 people to staff parking and gates and upwards of $85,000 is expected to go to fundraising organizations this year for …
Read More »Marketing Tech Platform Commits to Indianapolis for Growth
INDIANAPOLIS (June 23, 2016) – Sigstr, an email signature marketing platform, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, investing $1.4 million to double its downtown footprint and creating up to 111 new jobs by 2020. “Sigstr’s news that it is choosing Indianapolis to grow its tech platform and …
Read More »Donnelly Hosts Defense Secretary Carter for Historic Visit to NSA Crane
Crane, Ind. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly hosted U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at Naval Support Activity Crane. Donnelly invited Carter to visit Crane, Indiana’s largest military facility. Donnelly and Carter toured the installation, focusing on the capabilities of the base’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, which is home to …
Read More »Governor Pence Joins INDOT and State and Local Officials to Kick Off Construction on $92 Million in I-69 Improvements
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined Senator Jim Merritt and local leaders from Fishers, Noblesville and Pendleton to officially kick off construction on a $92 million project to modernize Interstate 69 in Hamilton and Madison counties. “Here in the Crossroads of America, we know that roads mean jobs,” said …
Read More »Rep. Rokita and Conference-Backed Medicaid Block Grants in Task Force Report
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Republicans’ Health Care Task Force released its final report, offering a blueprint of Republican policies to reform our nation’s healthcare laws. Included in the report is support for Medicaid block grants, an idea promoted by Rep. Todd Rokita through H.R. 4362, the State Health …
Read More »Coats: Gambling Monkeys Study a Bad Bet for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor and highlighted two examples of wasteful spending by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that cost taxpayers over $2 million. “When Congress created the NSF, the agency’s goals were to promote …
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