INDIANAPOLIS – The Marion County Coroner’s Office is investigating after boaters find a body in the White River. Just before 9:00 a.m., officers were sent to N. White River Pkwy W Dr and W New York St on a body in the White River. The Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) and …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces Comprehensive Cybersecurity Public-Private Partnership
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the formation of the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity (Cybersecurity Council), a comprehensive public-private partnership charged with enhancing Indiana’s ability to prevent, respond to and recover from all types of cybersecurity issues, including attacks. The Cybersecurity Council, established by Executive Order, will include …
Read More »Governor Pence Spokeswoman Statement on Meeting with Presidential Candidate Donald Trump
Indianapolis – Spokeswoman for Governor Mike Pence, Kara Brooks, issued the following statement after Governor Pence met with presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Governor’s Residence. Trump requested the meeting with Governor Pence. Previously, Governor Pence said he is willing to meet with all three Republican presidential candidates when they …
Read More »Donnelly: Much-Needed Bipartisan Legislation Would Help Modernize Energy Policy
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly supported and helped the Senate pass bipartisan legislation to make needed reforms to our nation’s energy policy. The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 would work to modernize our nation’s energy policy by expanding energy efficiency programs, modernizing the electrical grid, and …
Read More »Coats Amendment to Protect Victims of Employment-Related Identity Theft Passes Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today offered an amendment to protect American citizens whose Social Security numbers (SSNs) are stolen by undocumented workers in order to illegally get a job. The Internal Revenue Service learns about this theft when a false W-2 …
Read More »Donnelly’s Office to Host Service Academy Information Nights Across Indiana
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s office will host a series of information sessions around Indiana for students interested in learning more about the application process for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, …
Read More »Office of Community and Rural Affairs Announce New Historic Renovation Grant Program and Open Call for Letters of Intent
Indianapolis – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced they are now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the new Historic Renovation Grant Program (HRGP), which is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties to further incentivize downtown economic development. “OCRA continues to invest our time and …
Read More »Governor Pence Joins Japanese Manufacturer for Ribbon Cutting in Porter County
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence joined U.S.- and Japan-based executives from MonoSol, a subsidiary of Japan-based Kuraray Co. Ltd. Central, in Portage to cut the ribbon on the company’s new manufacturing facility at Ameriplex at the Port in Portage. In 2014, the company, which manufactures water-soluble films, compounds and solutions, …
Read More »Donnelly Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Improve FAA, Enhance Air-Passenger Safety
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that makes significant passenger-friendly improvements, invests in airport infrastructure, and enhances safety for air travelers. The legislation also includes a Donnelly-supported amendment to help protect travelers in parts of the …
Read More »Member of Indiana State Police Testifies Before the United States House of Representatives about Data Encryption
Washington DC – Earlier today, April 19, 2015, Indiana State Police Captain Chuck Cohen testified before the United States House of Representatives at a hearing before the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The topic of his testimony was: Deciphering the Debate Over Encryption: Industry and …
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