By Assistant Democratic Leader Jean D. Breaux (D-Indianapolis) In Indiana state government, men know best. That’s the message conveyed by actions taken and priorities considered at the Statehouse. Until Governor Pence and the male-dominated legislature view the issues facing our state through the lens of women and working families, women …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2016) – Last week the IndyGo Board of Directors adopted the Marion County Transit Plan (MCTP). The MCTP includes significant investment in the local bus network and three rapid transit lines on high ridership routes. Aside from the proposed Blue, Purple, and Red rapid transit lines, sweeping …

BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg’s stormwater department is hosting a rain barrel decorating contest this spring. A $25 entry fee gets participants a rain barrel to decorate, which will be theirs to keep and use at their home or business. Collecting rain water to use for watering landscaping during …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of an unidentified male. IMPD officers were dispatched in reference to multiple shots fired, at approximately 2:20p.m., in the 3300 block of N Denny St, which is located near E 34th St …

More Hoosier college students with financial need are enrolling in and completing at least 30 college credits per year, staying on track to graduate from college on time. Two years after the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation creating credit completion requirements for state financial aid, the number of 21st Century …

Carroll County-At approximately 9:01 a.m. today, Trooper Brock Russell was traveling northbound on US 421 near County Road 950 north when he came upon a two vehicle crash that had occurred at the intersection. Trooper Russell’s investigation has revealed that a red 1994 GMC Sierra driven by Donald E. Patterson, …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today named Michael Kubacki to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors. “Michael Kubacki is a leader in Hoosier business,” said Governor Mike Pence. “Michael is a longtime Hoosier and his work as Lake City Bank’s CEO and now as its chairman exemplifies …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence delivered the below remarks at the funeral of fallen Kokomo Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Koontz today in Kokomo. Remarks as Delivered Tribute to Kokomo Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Koontz ———————– To Kassie and Noah, mom and dad, Alice, grandparents, Ann and Allen, Alice and Carl, Floyd family, …

Yesterday March 28th Doug Carter, Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, officially retired Master Trooper Detective Tom Minnicus from the Indiana State Police in a ceremony that was attended by Tom‘s son Blake and other family members. Detective Minnicus, who passed away on October 18, 2015 of a heart attack, …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 29, 2016) – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced that the route following State Road 37 between Martinsville and Indianapolis best meets the I-69 performance measures while minimizing cost and impacts to the human and natural environment. INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson joined Indiana Economic Development Corporation president …