INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 33-year-old male. IMPD officers responded to the 1900 Block of N DeQuincy Street, just after 3 a.m., on the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located two males that had been shot. Both victims …
Read More »IndyGo Congratulates a Driver’s Nearly Perfect On-Time Performance
INDIANAPOLIS (March 16, 2016) – IndyGo strives to get you where you need to go on time, every time. As part of this effort, IndyGo measures every Professional Coach Operator’s on-time performance each month. On-time performance is determined by the percentage of success a bus driver adheres to the public …
Read More »Indiana Supreme Court awards grants to 19 counties
The Indiana Supreme Court awarded more than $225,000 in grant money to benefit 19 counties. The following grants will support local family court projects: Delaware – $50,000 – Judge Kimberly Dowling Steuben – $30,000 – Judge William Fee Marion – $28,000 – Judge Cynthia Ayers Vigo – $25,000 – Judge …
Read More »Donnelly Receives ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States Chamber of Commerce awarded U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly the ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ award in recognition of his continued commitment to job creation and economic growth for Hoosiers and every American. Donnelly said, “It is an honor to receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award …
Read More »Pence Op-ed: General Assembly Action is a Win for Indiana
General Assembly Action is a Win for Indiana Governor Mike Pence As the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly came to a close last week, Hoosiers emerged as the clear winners. In my State of the State Address at the beginning of the year, I outlined an aggressive agenda …
Read More »Higher Education Roundup of Indiana’s 2016 Legislative Session
Several bills related to Indiana higher education were passed by the 2016 General Assembly, including many aligned to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s goals for increased college completion, academic quality and return on investment. The following higher education policies await the Governor’s signature: House Enrolled Act 1002 – Next …
Read More »Lt. Governor Holcomb joins ISDA in saluting Indiana on National Agriculture Day
INDIANAPOLIS – In recognition of National Agriculture Day, Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, are encouraging Hoosiers to show their appreciation for all those involved in the agriculture industry. “It is …
Read More »Three National Experts to Help Train Youth Workers
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is bringing nationally renowned experts to Indianapolis as part of its statewide series of training sessions designed for youth workers, teachers, family service providers and others who work directly with children. The speakers will educate attendees on how to work with children who’ve …
Read More »Governor Pence Issues Statement Following Presentation of a Study about Indiana State Police Compensation
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 …
Read More »INDOT Awards 65 Construction Contracts Worth $117 Million
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 …
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