Indianapolis—Governor Mike Pence joined State Auditor Suzanne Crouch today to discuss the State’s fiscal condition following the close of Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015). They released the State’s 2015 Closeout Report, which highlights Indiana’s accomplishments in the last two years under the 2013 biennial budget and demonstrates Indiana’s sound fiscal …
Read More »IDP: Top Agencies Who Reverted Their Dollars to Fit Mike Pence’s Ideological Surplus in 2014
INDIANAPOLIS – On the day Governor Mike Pence is expected to praise a possible surplus for our state, it’s important to remember just how his administration got there from 2014. From the mismanagement and wasteful spending of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to burdening Department of Child Services case managers …
Read More »Donnelly, Ayotte to Secretary Burwell: Stakeholder Input Key to Developing New Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) sent a letter today to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue soliciting feedback from key stakeholders when crafting new guidelines and best …
Read More »Notable Executives to Lead Regional Cities Review & Recommendations
INDIANAPOLIS (July 15, 2015) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors today announced members of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative Strategic Review Committee, who will be responsible for reviewing regional plan submissions and providing recommendations for funding. “The Regional Cities Initiative has sparked tremendous energy and action …
Read More »Coats, JEC Investigate Dwindling Worker Participation
WASHINGTON, DC — Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today chaired a committee hearing that examined dwindling worker participation in the United States. “Many believe that America has entered a ‘new normal’ characterized by lower economic growth and workforce participation,” said Coats. “I believe it is perhaps too soon …
Read More »Governor Pence Thanks National FFA Organization for Relocating National Convention & Expo to Indianapolis
Indianapolis – At a press conference, Governor Mike Pence thanked the National FFA Organization for bringing their National Convention & Expo back home again to Indianapolis through the year 2024, a move expected to generate more than $300 million in economic impact. “Indiana is ready and committed to support this …
Read More »Indiana Names 20 'Companies to Watch'
INDIANAPOLIS– Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced that 20 companies from 11 Indiana counties have been named ‘Companies to Watch’ by the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE). “I congratulate each of the Hoosier businesses on being selected as one of Indiana’s ‘Companies to Watch’ in 2015,” said Lt. …
Read More »A Sensible Long-Term Fix for the Highway Trust Fund
By Sens. Patrick J. Toomey and Dan Coats Every day, American families get in their vehicles and drive. Whether it’s dropping the kids off at school, commuting to work or going to the supermarket, we rely on our highways, bridges and roads to get us where we need to go. …
Read More »Hendricks Power Member Appreciation Day at Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Avon, IN – Hendricks Power Cooperative invites members of the co-op to “Member Appreciation Day” on Thursday, July 23, 2015. We encourage members to join us in the Sponsor of the Day Pavilion at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. Hendricks Power members will receive …
Read More »Coats Condemns Video of Planned Parenthood Executive Discussing Selling of Body Parts of Unborn Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding a video released yesterday that shows a senior Planned Parenthood executive discussing the selling of body parts of aborted babies: “This shocking video is beyond disgusting, and the practice of ending human life to make money has no …
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