INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 25, 2016) – Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, today announced its Indiana security company Schlage Lock Company LLC plans to grow its Indianapolis operations, creating up to 158 new jobs by 2020. “Three years ago I joined executives from Allegion as …
Read More »Body Found Monday Near 34th Street and Shadeland Avenue Identified as Missing 15-Year-Old
INDIANAPOLIS – The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the body found Monday evening near 34th Street and Shadeland Avenue as 15-year-old Timmee Jackson. Timmee was identified by fingerprint comparison and his family has been notified. The cause of death is not being released; however, the manner of Timmee’s death is …
Read More »Cloverdale Man Arrested for Child Molestation
Putnam County— Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post arrested a Cloverdale man for sexual violations related to a young girl known to the family. Arrested: Daniel C. Stevens, age 70, of Cloverdale, IN. Charges: One count of Child Molesting (felony) The incident began on January 14, 2016 when …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces Creation of Governor’s Health Workforce Council
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence has announced the creation of the Governor’s Health Workforce Council (Council), which is charged with coordinating health workforce-related policies, programs, and initiatives within Indiana in order to reduce cost, improve access, and enhance quality within Indiana’s health system. “We’ve created the Governor’s Health Workforce Council …
Read More »Driver Pulls into Path of Sheriff’s Vehicle in Sullivan County
Sullivan County—This morning at 9:45, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle in the northbound lanes of US 41 at West Washington Street. The crash involved a Warrick County (Indiana) Sheriff’s deputy and another motorist with only minor injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2014 …
Read More »Donnelly Meets with Hoosier Families Trying to Bring Adopted Congolese Children Home to U.S.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly met with Hoosier families who have adopted children from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but have not yet been able to bring their children to the United States. Earlier this month, Donnelly and the rest of the Indiana Congressional delegation wrote to …
Read More »Attorney General Candidate Curtis Hill Announces Opposition to President Obama’s Plan to Relocate Guantanamo Bay Detainees
“As Attorney General, I would be tasked with the responsibility of protecting the rights, freedoms, and safety of all Hoosiers. Therefore, I would never hesitate to stand up for our state against any threat we face – including the threats posed by an overreaching and out-of-control federal government. That is …
Read More »Governor Pence Joins Indiana Biosciences Research Institute to Announce $100 Million in Grants Supporting Scientific Innovation
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), an independent, nonprofit applied biosciences research institute, to announce two new grants totaling $100 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation. The grants will support IBRI’s charitable, educational and scientific activities addressing …
Read More »17 Groups Sign Letter Opposing Amended HB1340 to be Heard Before Senate Committee
This Thursday, on the last day of hearings for the 2016 Indiana General Assembly, the payday lending industry will be requesting that new language be added to HB 1340 that would authorize them to offer 6-month loans of up to $1,000 at an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 180%. This …
Read More »Rokita’s Statement on President’s Reckless Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay
Washington, DC – Representative Todd Rokita issued the following statement after President Obama announced a plan to close the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. “I served on the conference negotiating team for last year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which was signed into law by President Obama, and explicitly prohibits …
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