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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for 80th Recruit Academy

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 80th Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career …

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Dr. George Rapp to receive 2019 Sachem Award

INDIANAPOLIS– Governor Eric J. Holcomb will present Hoosier humanitarian Dr. George Rapp with the 2019 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, at a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 27. “Dr. George Rapp has helped make his hometown, our state and the world a much better place to live through his devotion to …

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Weekend Work: Construction around Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Transportation is asking drivers to plan ahead for another full weekend of construction in Marion County. Contractors will be working to repair winter damage and improve pavement conditions in five different zones around Indianapolis interstates.  Drivers are encourage to plan ahead this weekend and find …

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Ramp closure schedule revised on I-65 in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the updated schedule for ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County. Below is the following schedule for resurfacing the ramps at Exit 130 and Exit 133, weather permitting: • I-65 southbound exit ramp to Whitestown Parkway closing Friday, August 2 from …

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Gov. Holcomb Announces Governor’s Fellows

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced three young people to serve as the 2019-2020 Governor’s Fellows. The Governor’s Fellowship is a highly selective, year-long program for recent graduates who have an interest in state government service. Fellows are full-time paid employees who work in various state agencies on a …

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New Indiana Laws for Back to School

Many schools have started the new academic calendar, making this the first school year under the new state budget passed by the Indiana General Assembly. In the budget, the General Assembly increased K-12 support by $763 million, including a $20 million increase for school safety grants. During the 2019 legislative …

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IndyGo Releases Final Red Line Emergency Operations Plan

INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2019) – IndyGo today released the final emergency operations plan for the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit line. The plan includes new protocols to allow emergency personnel complete access to neighborhoods and residents after the Red Line begins operation on September 1.  The plan was developed in collaboration …

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