Indianapolis – Governor Pence today commended the announcement of the 10 schools in Indiana that have received the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the United States Department of Education.  “Congratulations to the 10 Indiana schools that have been recognized for their exemplary work and innovation over the past …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today delivered his twenty-second “Waste of the Week” speech and highlighted the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The NTIS is an agency within the United States Department of Commerce that was created during the Truman Administration …

Washington, D.C. —Today, following the passage of legislation to keep the government open through December 11, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly called on the Senate to refocus its attention on the economic issues impacting Indiana and our country. As part of this effort, Donnelly introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Jeff Flake …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 30, 2015) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today unveiled the new regional Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs lists highlighting top jobs around the state. These regional lists are modeled after the statewide jobs list released last year and contain projections of the 50 most high-wage, high-demand …

WHITESTOWN, Ind. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Vroom, an online pre-owned car retailer, announced plans today to locate its new reconditioning and fulfillment center here, creating up to 220 new jobs by 2020. “Indiana stands out across the country as an automotive leader,” said Governor Mike Pence. “Whether it’s our state’s …

Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month. Donnelly said, “We still have a lot of work to do to address the scourge of military suicide, and we must continue to work nonstop to ensure our servicemembers receive the care and …

As the federal government prepares to close the books on its fiscal year Sept. 30, the Indiana Department of Transportation announces it has invested all $897,920,888.32 in federal highway funds available to Indiana. Funds not assigned to projects by the end of September each year are sent back to Washington, …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2015) – Four companies announced plans today to expand their Central Indiana operations, creating more than 150 jobs in Hamilton, Marion and Tippecanoe counties. “Today, more Hoosiers are working than at any time in the state’s history,” said Jim Schellinger, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Food safety is a top priority for public health officials at the Hendricks County Health Department, and they want to remind residents how to prevent foodborne illness at home during National Food Safety Education Month. “Our staff works daily to prevent foodborne illness and make sure …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 28, 2015) — Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties have changed their county income tax rates. These changes take effect on Oct. 1, 2015. The changes for Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties are as follows: Blackford – The resident rate has increased from …