Shane Ray

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHDRAWS PROPOSED K-12 RULE

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Todd Rokita and Rep. Virginia Foxx issued the following statement after the Department of Education withdrew its proposed “supplement, not supplant” regulation.  Rep. Rokita is the Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee and Rep. Foxx is the Chairwoman of the Education …

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INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 20, 2017) – The Indianapolis Airport Authority’s governing board elected two new officers and reelected two standing officers this morning during its regular monthly meeting at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Barbara Glass was elected president, with Steve Dillinger elected vice president and Al Bennett reelected as secretary. …

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Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody Releases Statement on Senate Proposal To Raise Wages of Statewide Elected Officials

In a statement responding to proposed legislation in the State legislature to raise statewide elected offices on Wednesday, Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody said  “Only two weeks into a new legislative session, Statehouse Republicans are pushing to raise their own salaries. While wages for working Hoosiers continue to fall …

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DNR launches CORRIDORS for grassland and pollinator habitats

Songbirds, gamebirds, butterflies and bees are among the many animals that will benefit from a new DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife program to improve grassland and pollinator habitat. The program is called CORRIDORS, an acronym for Conservation on Rivers and Roadways Intended to Develop Opportunities for Resources and Species. …

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overnor Holcomb’s first State of the State address focused on advancing Indiana’s long-term position with targeted investment, attention to key areas

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on Tuesday delivered his 2017 State of the State address to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. His remarks elaborated on the five pillars of his legislative agenda while introducing new key issues.   “Together, we have the special charge of leading …

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Eagles in Flight weekend at Turkey Run SP, Jan. 27-29

See live raptors up close, visit bald eagle nesting and hunting areas, and more during Turkey Run State Park’s Eagles in Flight weekend, Jan. 27-29.   Live raptor programs will include owls, hawks and an eagle. Visitors can help count eagles in the wild as they leave their overnight roost …

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