Indianapolis, IN -The Indiana State Police in Indianapolis will begin clearing abandoned vehicles from Interstates, State Roads and U.S. Highways in advance of the approaching weather system forecast for this weekend. According to District Commander Lieutenant Jeffrey Payne the plan is to begin removing vehicles left along the roadside Friday January …
Read More »Danville team among those announced for the 10th Annual Indiana Supportive Housing Institute
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced today the six teams that will be participating in the 2019 Indiana Supportive Housing Institute. These teams will each establish a plan to create a supportive housing development serving either homeless veterans or individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. “Now in its 10th year, the Institute continues to be a great opportunity for organizations to develop detailed, …
Read More »Indiana Lands Commercial Aviation Conference: Routes Americas 2020
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 17, 2019) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined other state and city officials, along with Indiana airport executives today to announce that the state has secured another successful bid and been selected to host the Routes Americas conference in February 2020. “This is …
Read More »Annual Homeless Count Needs Hoosier Support
INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, January 23rd the Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care will conduct the 2019 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count in Indiana. Under the direction of local coordinators, hundreds of volunteers from around the state will conduct the count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals on this day. This undertaking requires intense local collaboration among numerous agencies, shelters and nonprofits. Most …
Read More »IndyGo Recognized Nationally for Strong Security Program
INDIANAPOLIS (January 15, 2019) – Recognizing IndyGo’s commitment to rider safety and security, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded IndyGo its “Gold Standard” security rating. The Gold Standard is the highest rating given through the Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE) program, a voluntary assessment that includes a review …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb’s 3rd State of the State highlights teacher pay, workforce progress in 2019
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Tuesday delivered his 2019 State of the State address to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. While maintaining his focus on five key pillars, the governor’s remarks highlighted his commitment to improving teacher pay and developing a skilled, ready workforce. “Making …
Read More »Camp Kesem at Indiana State University Celebrates “Children Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer Month” and the Opening of Free Summer Camp Registration
Camp Kesem at Indiana State University, a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, is pleased to announce that, in honor of January being named “Children Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer Month” – which Kesem is the sponsor of – …
Read More »INDOT Kicks off 2019 Paint the Plow Campaign
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces thekick off of its 2019 Paint the Plow campaign, a community outreach program designed to promote safety and awareness of INDOT’s Winter Operations all year long. Each INDOT District invites art classes/programs from middle and high schools to paint an INDOT snow plow blade …
Read More »Kwiatkowski Named Interim Executive Director at Indiana State Board of Education
INDIANAPOLIS—Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said he has appointed Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski as interim executive director of the Indiana State Board of Education to replace Matt Voors, who has accepted a position outside of state government. Dr. Kwiatkowski will continue to be the governor’s senior education adviser. “Lee Ann will …
Read More »Butler University Announces Spring 2019 Diversity Lecture Speakers
INDIANAPOLIS – Deshauna Barber, the first Miss USA to serve in the U.S. military, and Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first U.S. woman to compete in the Olympics in a hijab, will be the speakers in Butler University’s spring 2019 Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. Barber’s talk will take place on …
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