BROWNSBURG – Street Department laborer John Burke has been named the Town of Brownsburg’s Employee of the Year. Burke was honored by the community and his co-workers at an awards luncheon today hosted annually by the Brownsburg Rotary Club. Employee of the year candidates are nominated by their peers. Burke’s …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke on the floor of the Senate calling on the Senate to do its job when it comes to filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court. In his speech, Donnelly said, “…Senators, using our best judgement, are free to ultimately reject whomever …
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Indianapolis – Eric Holcomb was sworn in today as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb and Governor Pence offered remarks. Lieutenant Governor Holcomb took his …
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INDIANAPOLIS-Indiana Senate Democratic Assistant Leader Jean D. Breaux (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement regarding the Senate confirmation of the lieutenant governor: “I believe in the governor’s right to appoint a lieutenant governor, and agree that former Lt. Governor Sue Ellsperman’s qualifications enable her to take on any position she chooses. However, I do want …
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC), in partnership with PepsiCo Recycling, is thrilled to announce ten Indiana high school students have been selected to provide a spark for recycling efforts in their schools and communities through the 2015-2016 Student Recycling Leadership Corps (SRLC) program. This year’s inaugural crop of …
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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement on United Technologies Corporation’s meeting in Indianapolis today with Governor Pence. Donnelly said, “I read closely Governor Pence’s comments that Carrier told him that red tape and regulations are why it’s moving these Hoosier jobs to Mexico. Carrier previously told me …
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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today met with executives from United Technologies (UTEC) and Carrier to discuss the possibility of keeping 2,100 jobs in the Hoosier state. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. UTEC and Carrier previously …
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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement regarding Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann’s service to the state of Indiana, on her final day in office. “Every Hoosier should be grateful for the service and example of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann. Her distinguished service and unmatched enthusiasm for our …
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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke on the floor of the Senate about the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), the bill being considered this week, which seeks to address the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics and includes provisions adopted from and similar to bipartisan …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing examining the Economic Report of the President and ways the federal government can encourage economic growth: “Chairman Furman, welcome. Vice Chairman Tiberi, Ranking Member Maloney, and I appreciate your willingness to once …
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