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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …