STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2015) — State Sen. Pete Miller (R-Brownsburg) announced the Indiana Senate Republicans are offering paid internship opportunities in the Senate’s legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2016 session of the General Assembly. Qualified candidates must be college students, recent graduates, or enrolled in …
Read More »Coats: Allow Up-or-Down Vote on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement calling on Senate Democrats to allow an up-or-down vote on the resolution of disapproval on President Obama’s Iran deal: “If President Obama’s Iran deal is as good as its supporters claim it is, why are Senate Democrats unwilling …
Read More »Rokita Statement on House v. Burwell Ruling
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Rokita (IN-04) released the following statement after a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, ruled that the House of Representatives has standing to challenge one of President Obama’s unilateral changes to ObamaCare. “Time after time, the Obama Administration proves …
Read More »Colts, United Way to host Big Kickoff Sept. 18
INDIANAPOLIS…September 11, 2015– Fall signals the start of both the football and philanthropic seasons. Why not a BIG KICKOFF to celebrate both? The Indianapolis Colts and United Way of Central Indiana invite Central Indiana fans to a combined kickoff on Friday, Sept.18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. …
Read More »Marion County Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
INDIANAPOLIS (September 11, 2015) – Indianapolis resident Latrice S. Davis, 30, pled guilty in Marion County Criminal Court Five to unemployment insurance fraud, a Class D Felony. Davis purposefully defrauded the system by collecting unemployment insurance benefits while working. The investigation began as a result of an Indiana Department of …
Read More »Hoosier National Forest Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass
Bedford, IN – September 11, 2015. The Hoosier National Forest is proud to help launch the Every Kid in a Park program, as part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them. Starting September …
Read More »FEMA Denies Indiana’s Assistance Request; Governor Directs Homeland Security to Appeal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for federal assistance for government and certain non-profit organizations in 19 counties for severe storms and flooding June 7 to July 29, 2015. Governor Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal. “Our local governments …
Read More »Crew Carwash to Start INDOT-Required Safety Improvements on N. Green Street
Motorists should expect lane restrictions beginning September 14 at N. Green Street and Interstate 74 near the Crew Carwash site. The contractor is making Indiana Department of Transportation-required safety improvements to the intersection. As a result of the INDOT safety audit in August 2014, Crew Carwash is required to make …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention (Task Force), an effort by his Administration to combat drug abuse in Indiana. “We’ve created the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention because it is time to take …
Read More »Indiana State Police and Marion County Prosecutors Office Search for Victims of Alleged Scam Artist
On August 22, 2015 Indiana State Police investigators arrested Carnelle Dewayne Rutledge on charges filed in Marion County for Corrupt Business Influence, a Class C Felony and Theft, a Class C Felony. Rutledge is accused of defrauding an Indianapolis woman out of more than $128,000 after meeting her on an …
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