A federal appeals court has ruled that Indiana may continue enforcing several abortion laws being contested by an abortion provider in the case Whole Woman’s Health v. Rokita. By ruling as it did, the appeals court rejected a district court’s ruling permanently prohibiting enforcement of those laws pending the outcome …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers: Apply for paid, spring-semester internship at the Statehouse
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, Hendricks County legislators said local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. “Our interns are a great asset throughout the entire legislative session,” said …
Read More »Plainfield Police Department Deploys Innovative License Plate Reader Cameras to Help Solve and Reduce Crime
The Plainfield Police Department is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Flock Safety, a public safety operating system which brings together communities and law enforcement to eliminate crime, protect privacy, and mitigate bias, to install Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras in strategic areas around the …
Read More »Indiana Medicaid recovers $1.8 million under national settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that Indiana Medicaid has recovered $1.8 million as part of a $75 million national civil settlement resolving allegations that Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. overcharged state Medicaid programs for drugs. Of the $1.8 million, $746,780 goes directly to the state, and the remainder goes to the …
Read More »Indy Chamber Announces Finalists for 44th Monumental Awards
Ind. (Sept. 7, 2021)—Today, the Indy Chamber announced finalists for the 44th annual Monumental Awards, recognizing excellence in the Indy region’s built environment. The event will take place Sept. 29 as a movie premiere at Tibb’s Drive-In Theater. Tickets are available via indychamber.com/events. Over the last few weeks, nine, local …
Read More »Central Indiana K9 Association Announces TOP DOG 2021
Plainfield, Indiana – September 9, 2021 – As a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and honoring working dogs, Central Indiana K9 Association (CIK9) is proud to announce K9 Liso-Lee of the Indianapolis International Airport Police Department as the CIK9 TOP DOG 2021 contest winner. This is the first year for …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff for U.S. service members and other victims of Kabul attacks
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor and pay our respects to the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, …
Read More »Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team returns $113,023 to Hoosiers at the Indiana State Fair
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that he and his staff returned $133,023 in unclaimed property to Hoosiers at this year’s Indiana State Fair. This latest outreach effort brings the total amount of money returned to Hoosiers in 2021 to $31,264,893.04. “The Indiana State Fair is a cherished Hoosier tradition, and …
Read More »Lane restrictions on Washington Street to impact traffic
MARION COUNTY, Ind. –The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that on or after August 26, there will be nightly lane restrictions on both eastbound and westbound Washington Street for structure demolition. Depending on where demolition work is occurring, traffic will shift to avoid active demolition areas. Through traffic …
Read More »Hendricks County farm receives Hoosier Homestead award
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2021) – The Dillon Farm in Hendricks County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1917, according to State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and State Sen. John B. Crane (R-Avon). “Hoosier farms are the foundation of our community and state,” Thompson said. …
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