Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, sent a letter today to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack urging USDA to grant a disaster declaration for 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties impacted by excessive rainfall. Donnelly wrote the letter …

Washington, D.C. —U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly voted against the Senate’s six-year Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill because it would not provide Indiana with its fair share of federal highway funding.   Donnelly said, “There are pressing needs to repair Indiana roads and bridges and ensure that transit systems continue to run safely …

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released a video statement in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II. The attack on the USS Indianapolis was commemorated in Indianapolis with a reunion over the weekend.  Donnelly said, “On the 70th anniversary …

The Pence administration is doing it again. Another witch hunt, fueled by the right-wing. This time, the target is Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK). A short time ago, the news broke nationally that a right-wing group had established a clandestine identity, infiltrated certain Planned Parenthood clinics in California …

INDIANAPOLIS– Governor Mike Pence has named Jim Schellinger as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). He currently serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of CSO Architects and is a member of the IEDC Board of Directors. “Since day one, our administration has prioritized establishing Indiana as …

INDIANAPOLIS – Chairman John Zody issued the following statement on the appointment of Jim Schellinger to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “It’s only after he put Indiana and its middle class in jeopardy that Governor Pence has decided to listen to a Democrat on how to better improve the state’s …

Avon, IN – The Hendricks County Community Foundation sponsored the 2015 Family Fun & Fitness Day at the Hendricks County Fair this year through the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund. This sponsorship provided families in Hendricks County with the opportunity to take part in some fun activities all for free. Along …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today spoke on the Senate floor and called for a vote on ending federal funding for Planned Parenthood. “We need to let Planned Parenthood know that the American people do not support these inhumane practices,” said Coats. “Congress should vote, and vote soon, …

Avon, IN (July 28, 2015) – Katie McLaughlin, an art teacher shared between Pine Tree and Sycamore Elementary Schools, was selected as the Avon Community School Corporation Teacher of the Year. During opening day activities, she was presented with a special plaque and award from the Sharon Pinnick Educational Fund, (Hendricks …

The installation of a new sewer line has Tilden Road closed to through traffic from Green Street west to Maxine Manor. Construction of the sewer trunk line requires total street replacement including curbs and gutters, curb inlets and manholes. Motorists may use Maxine Manor/West Williams Drive as the detour. We understand …