INDIANAPOLIS (September 28, 2015) – Due to recent changes in federal law, current and former employees of businesses that have been certified by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) as Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) eligible, may be entitled to additional federal benefits. Individuals who are not currently in contact …

There are just a few days left to apply for the 2015 Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund grant cycle. This cycle will close this Wednesday, September 30th at midnight. All grant applications must be submitted online. Grant monies awarded must be used within one year of the grant date. Guidelines and …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today released the following statement regarding tonight’s Senate vote on a bill that would fund the federal government through December 11: “In 2010, I asked Hoosiers to send me back to the Senate to focus on …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – The aptly-named Bicentennial Trail connecting the Avon and Brownsburg trail systems was selected as a Legacy Project by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. It was one of 80 projects around the state recently approved as Legacy Projects honoring the state’s 200 years of history and leaving a legacy for …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 25, 2015) – The State of Indiana, through its volunteer service commission, Serve Indiana, has selected seven outstanding Hoosiers and organizations to be recognized for their service to the community. The Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious annual awards celebrating the accomplishments of dedicated volunteers …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, delivered his weekly “Waste of the Week” speech yesterday afternoon and highlighted the wind tax credit. In his remarks, Coats highlighted how the wind tax credit is a double financial hit to taxpayers who both subsidize …

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement following Pope Francis’ address to Congress. Donnelly also met with Sister Lawrence Ann Liston, a Terre Haute native, who attended the speech as his guest.  Donnelly said, “Pope Francis brought an important and inspiring message to Congress.  He reminded us …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 24, 2015) – The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors approved and awarded $956,000 in grants to 16 projects and not-for-profit organizations serving Marion County residents at its September 8, 2015 board meeting. Grant requests were approved by The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors and made possible by …

Washington, D.C.—  U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly greeted and thanked the first ever all-female Honor Flight for their service at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.  More than 140 female World War II veterans from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio made the trip to Washington as part of the Tri-State Honor …