INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) received a national award for Management Innovation at the 45th Annual National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Annual Conference and Showplace recently held in Nashville, Tennessee September 26-29, 2015. “It is an honor to be recognized as a leader in management …
Read More »Christmas Gift & Hobby Show tickets now available at Marsh
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Central Indiana’s largest holiday shopping extravaganza – the 66th annual Christmas Gift & Hobby Show – will offer tickets at a discounted rate starting Monday, Oct. 19 at Marsh Supermarkets’ stores. Advance tickets are available for just $9 each throughout central Indiana – a $3 savings from …
Read More »Brownsburg Food Drive Helps Stock Local Pantry
BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg is planning its annual “Let’s Give” food drive to help a local pantry keep shelves stocked with non-perishable items through the holiday season. Town administration asks for the community’s support so area families in need can keep meals on the table. Canned and packaged …
Read More »Governor Pence Proposal Adds $1 Billion in Road Funding Over Four Years
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today unveiled his 21st Century Crossroads proposal, a plan that will make $1 billion in new road funding available over the next four years without raising taxes. 21st Century Crossroads would put the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on a path to resurface 16,000 miles …
Read More »Indiana Democrats say Governor’s plan does bare minimum to address Indiana’s crumbling infrastructure system
INDIANAPOLIS – With a stop in Clark County today for a ground breaking ceremony, Mike Pence is expected to tout an infrastructure announcement that does the bare minimum needed to fix Indiana’s crumbling roads and bridges. However, with the over 1,900 structurally deficient bridges in the state, it is important to note …
Read More »New Issue Forces State Board to Delay ISTEP+ Cut Score Setting
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Board of Education will likely not vote to approve cut scores for the 2014-15 ISTEP+ test during its regular business meeting today, due to information provided late Tuesday night by the Indiana Department of Education that raises questions about differences between the ISTEP+ online and …
Read More »Indiana Pork Producer Chosen for America's Pig Farmer of the Year Award
NEW YORK – Oct. 7, 2015 – The National Pork Board announced today that Keith Schoettmer, a pig farmer from Tipton, Indiana, is the recipient of its first-ever America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM Award. The award is designed to recognize a pig farmer who excels at raising pigs using the …
Read More »Lace up for Public Skating in the Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana State Fairgrounds opens the Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion for the 2015-2016 Ice Skating Season starting Friday, October 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Voted 2014 Best of Indy best place to ice skate in Indianapolis, the Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion has plenty to offer families this …
Read More »Leadership Hendricks County accepting applications for 2016 class
Leadership Hendricks County is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2016. Anyone interested in developing his or her leadership skills, or simply learning more about leadership and what it means to the community, is invited to apply. A new class of approximately 25 participants is selected each year. The …
Read More »Rokita helps lead committee passage of landmark bill to reduce healthcare costs and reduce deficits, debt
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after the Budget Committee passed the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: “This bill is an opportunity to bring meaningful health care reform to the President’s desk. This is the first step towards repealing and replacing the most …
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