INDIANAPOLIS (April 5, 2016) – Early voting is now open to Hoosiers for the primary election. Early in-person voting continues through May 2nd at noon. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says casting your ballot to avoid the rush is easy. “Registered voters can go to their county clerk’s office …
Read More »Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs Regional Cities Bill in Evansville
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined regional leaders in Southwest Indiana to ceremonially sign House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, which will provide $42 million for each of the Regional Cities initiatives, at the Signature School’s Robert L. Koch II Science Center in Evansville. The Governor signed HEA 1001, which …
Read More »Donnelly Highlights Congressional Delegation to Middle East on Missile Defense Oversight
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, today highlighted the recent five-country, week-long congressional delegation he led to review U.S. and allied missile defense systems in the Middle East and discuss security challenges with military commanders, servicemembers, intelligence professionals, and foreign leaders. …
Read More »Donnelly Statement on Reports of U.S. Considering Easing Restrictions Regarding Use of U.S. Currency in Business Transactions with Iran
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement today after recent news reports indicated that the U.S. Treasury Department may be considering allowing the use of U.S. currency for business transactions involving Iran, which is currently prohibited. Donnelly said, “I have always believed that the success of the JCPOA …
Read More »Lt. Governor Holcomb Announces 2016 Stellar Communities Designation Program Finalists
Indianapolis – Today, Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the six communities who are the division 1 and division 2 finalists for the 2016 Stellar Communities Designation Program (SCDP). Established in 2011, the SCDP began as a collaboration between the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Office of Community and …
Read More »Kroger Invites Customers to Explore Spanish Cuisine
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – April 5th – The Kroger Co.’s Central Division’s 136 stores are taking customers on a gourmet journey to taste the exquisite flavors of Spain during an exciting two-week event, Savor World Flavor: Taste of Spain, starting April 6th. Many of the Taste of Spain items are appearing …
Read More »Coats, Senators File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Challenging Obama Administration’s Immigration Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) joined a group of 43 Senate Republicans today in filing an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of a challenge by a majority of the nation’s governors and state attorneys general, led by the State of Texas, to …
Read More »Meetings to Collect Public Input on I-69 Route from Martinsville to Indy Tonight and Tomorrow Night
INDIANAPOLIS (April 4, 2016) – Public meetings tonight, April 4, at Perry Meridian High School and Tuesday, April 5, at Martinsville High School will collect additional public input on routing the future Interstate 69 between Martinsville and Indianapolis. Doors will open for both meetings at 6 p.m. with an open-house …
Read More »National Public Health Weeks Kicks Off April
HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – There is no easy way to say it – Americans live shorter lives than many of their peers around the world. In fact, according to the American Public Health Association, the United States ranks 34th in life expectancy amongst all countries around the world. “We can …
Read More »Hoosiers Asked to Keep Campaign Signs Out of Rights of Way
The Indiana Department of Transportation urges political candidates and their supporters to keep our roads free from encroaching campaign signs for the safety of the motoring public. The signs can block visibility for traffic entering and exiting the roadway at intersections and driveways. Areas that should remain sign-free include intersections, …
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