WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Todd Rokita spoke on the House floor in honor of the late Deputy Jacob Pickett of Boone County who died in the line of duty last week. Watch his floor speech here. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Hoosier hero who paid the …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share the top tax filing season concerns referred to as the “IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2018. The first scam in the 12-part series is “phishing” schemes, designed to gather personal information …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Customers can rest assured the Indiana Department of Revenue’s (DOR) Identity Protection and Fraud Prevention Program is ensuring Hoosier taxpayers’ refunds are being properly distributed despite attempts by fraudsters. “More than $110 million in fraudulent tax refund attempts have been stopped in Indiana since 2014 through DOR’s Identity …
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INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that tickets are available for all 2018 events, including the IPL 500 Festival Parade, the KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball and the …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 3:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 24, 2018, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the 4000 block of Southeastern Avenue reference a Hit and Run accident. When officers arrived they learned that two pedestrians were struck while walking along the road. The driver …
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The North West Hendricks Education Foundation Fund (NWHEF), a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation, awarded the Pittsboro Primary School Resource Room a grant for materials to help aid student learning. The Resource Room services over twenty students in grades kindergarten through second grade, and meets a wide variety …
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Santa Monica, Calif.—The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) today announced that Perry Township’s Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is one of five finalists for the 2018 TAP Founder’s Award, NIET’s top school recognition. Created by NIET Chairman and TAP Founder Lowell Milken, the TAP Founder’s Award is given annually …
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WASHINGTON, DC – In February, Congressman Todd Rokita donated his salary from the Schumer Shutdown. The three days worth of salary – $940 – was divided amongst three organizations that provide resources for families of fallen or injured border patrol agents, to ICE agents, and to developing training opportunities for …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that applications will be accepted through April 6 for the 2018-2019 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship provides a unique experience in Indiana state government. The program is highly selective, recruiting talented young men and women from across the state who will serve …
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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation hosted the first half of Maple Syrup Days on Saturday at McCloud Nature Park, and an estimated 600 people took advantage of the beautiful weather to learn all about maple trees and syrup during the free, family-friendly event that takes place again on Saturday, March …
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