WASHINGTON (NNS) – Wednesday at the Indiana State Capitol, the Department of the Navy (DON), the office of the Indiana Lieutenant Governor and Duke Energy hosted a press event regarding energy security and resiliency initiatives in Indiana. This event follows the recent announcement that the DON and Duke Energy are …
Read More »Lubbers Presents Indiana’s New Plan for Higher Education at Annual Address
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana needs better ways to increase and show the value of higher education: That was the focus of Indiana Commissioner for Education Teresa Lubbers’ remarks at the 2016 State of Higher Education Address. (Click here to read the full text.) Lubbers offered her fourth-annual address in the Chamber …
Read More »IURC, INDOT Remind Hoosiers to Focus on Safety
INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2016) – April marks the beginning of the construction season – both at your home and on the roadway. Governor Pence recently signed a proclamation declaring April 2016 as Safe Digging Month across Indiana. This month is dedicated to increasing awareness of safe digging practices and reminding …
Read More »2000 students learn about Indiana courts through bicentennial celebration
The Indiana Supreme Court will hold an oral argument in the original Supreme Court Courtroom in Corydon on April 20 at 10:30 a.m. In cooperation with the Department of Education and Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, the argument will be webcast live at courts.in.gov/corydon. As part of the celebration, 2000 students …
Read More »Donnelly Calls for Action to Protect America’s Steel Industry
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke on the floor of the Senate today about the crisis facing America’s steel industry. Donnelly has continuously fought for Indiana’s steel industry, including last week when he spoke out on U.S. Steel’s announcement that it was laying off more Hoosier workers. Last …
Read More »Hendricks County Health Department Urges Homeowners to Maintain Their Septic Systems
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Spring is finally here, and public health officials want to remind residents with septic systems to take steps to protect and maintain their system. “Septic systems that are properly designed, installed, and maintained can provide excellent wastewater treatment,” says Ginger Harrington, Environmental Health Team Lead at the …
Read More »Leaky Semi Load Causes Damage to Dozens of Vehicles on Indianapolis’ Southwest Side
Indianapolis, IN – Earlier this morning around 7:15 the Indiana State Police began receiving reports of a semi tractor-trailer dropping scraps of metal all over the interstate. The debris spanned a large area beginning on the ramp from I-70 westbound to I-465 northbound on the city’s west side, to Washington Street. …
Read More »Secretary of State Lawson collecting suits for Dress for Success’s Send One Suit week
INDIANAPOLIS (April 12, 2016) —For the fourth year in a row, Secretary of State Connie Lawson is collecting women’s suits for Dress for Success’s Send One Suit week. The drive starts Monday, April 18 and runs through Friday, April 22. Participants are encouraged to donate one suit and one blouse …
Read More »IMPD Seeks Suspect In November Murder at 3000 North Lasalle Street.
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating alleged murder suspect Juan Zabala. The suspect is wanted in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Cristal Avilez on November 20, 2015, in the 3000 N. LaSalle Street. In January, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect for Murder. …
Read More »Lt. Governor Holcomb Appoints Greg Wilson as Intergovernmental Relations Director
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb today named Greg Wilson as Intergovernmental Relations Director. Wilson most recently served on the Cabinet of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard as Director of the City’s Department of Minority and Women’s Business Development. “We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the Lt. Governor’s team. Given …
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