Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence released the following statement following the presentation of the Indiana State Police (ISP) compensation study presented by Mercer, a global consulting company, before the State Budget Committee: “Indiana has the finest state police force in the nation, and Hoosiers value our law enforcement community. I …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation has awarded 65 construction contracts worth $117 million. The contracts include 24 bridge and road paving projects, 13 bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, and maintenance or repairs to an additional 6 bridges. Notable contracts include: The new U.S. 33 alignment in Goshen was …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of pro-business policies during the first session of the 114th Congress. “I am honored to receive this award and will continue to fight for policies that promote job creation …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 15, 2016) – The Indiana Department of Revenue’s Identity Protection Program has stopped more than $2 million in tax refund fraud so far this tax season. Through the Identity Protection Program, the department aims to protect taxpayers’ identities and potential refunds and the state of Indiana from potential …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers responded to a call of a possible burglary in progress in the 9100 Block Crystal River Dr at approximately 8:10 a.m., located on the North side of Indianapolis. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male suspect, later identified as 44-year-old Indianapolis resident Joseph …

Indianapolis – The Indiana Manufacturers Association applauds the initiative of the Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana Senate for passing resolutions urging the President and the U.S. Congress to take action to halt the illegal dumping of foreign steel into the U.S. market. “Dumping illegal steel into the United States …

BROWNSBURG – Brownsburg businesses located in or adjacent to the Town of Brownsburg’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts may now apply for a matching grant program to make façade improvements. In it’s second year, the Facade Improvement Grant program awarded more than $100,000 to 10 established Brownsburg businesses in 2015 for …

WASHINGTON, DC – Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding Indiana’s January employment numbers, which were reported today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average and lower than our neighbors in the Midwest. …

State Sen. Pete Miller (R-Brownsburg, left) honors John Davies (right) for 50 years of service to the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) during a special ceremony Sunday, March 13, at the fire department. Davies serves as the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter’s Association District 11-B Secretary, and has also served as a …

Vigo County—Just before noon today, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Meth Suppression Team, arrived at 2141 Hendricks Street, Terre Haute to investigate information related to possible illegal drug activity at the home. During a search of the residence, troopers located several items commonly associated with the manufacture …