Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, today joined Cindy Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, at the newly-named Indiana Arts Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to unveil three of 16 watercolor prints created by the First Lady. The full 16-print collection …
Read More »Governor Pence Celebrates Healthy Indiana Plan Success at Minority Health Coalition Luncheon
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today spoke before the Indiana Minority Health Coalition at their Annual Luncheon at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis and celebrated Indiana’s health care successes. This year, the Indiana General Assembly passed and the Governor subsequently signed Senate Enrolled Act 165 to codify the Healthy Indiana …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson announces new protections for seniors’ wallets
INDIANAPOLIS (April 26, 2016) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s legislation that will allow financial professionals to share financial records with law enforcement and hold a disbursement of funds if they believe a senior or vulnerable adult is being financially exploited has been signed by Governor Pence and will become …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Association Shares Tips to Celebrate Mother’s Day When Mom Has Alzheimer’s or Dementia
INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2016 – Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be challenging when a mother in the family is living with Alzheimer’s. On these kinds of special occasions, a person with Alzheimer’s may feel a sense of loss because of the changes being experienced as a result of …
Read More »Corporate Sponsor Named, Route Unveiled for Hendricks County Torch Relay
DANVILLE, IN (April 26, 2016) – The Hendricks County Torch Relay Committee is proud to partner with Duke Energy as the presenting sponsor of the Hendricks County portion of this fall’s Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The partnership with Duke Energy was reached just days before the state unveiled the final …
Read More »Brown, Kenley to lead FIRSST task force
STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2016) — The Indiana State Budget Committee this week named State Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) as co-chairs of the Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow (FIRSST) task force. Brown, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, said …
Read More »Indiana State Recount Commission to Meet in Preparation for May Primary
The State of Indiana could be expecting a voter turnout that’s well…unexpected on May 3rd. The Indiana Secretary of State’s office issued a notice that the Indiana State Recount Commission will convene a public meeting at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 29, 2016 in State House Room. It went on …
Read More »State Trooper Injured After his Patrol Car was Struck During a Traffic Stop in Indianapolis’ East Side
Indianapolis – Today around 12:20 p.m. Indiana State Trooper Derek Miller was conducting a traffic stop on Shadeland Avenue just north of 38th Street. During the course of the investigation Trooper Miller’s patrol car was struck in the rear by a southbound Chevrolet Trailblazer. The driver of the Trailblazer told investigators …
Read More »Indiana State Police Offer Planting Season Driving Tips
The Indiana State Police would like to remind citizens that the farm planting season is upon us and often requires large farm machinery to be on the road. This requires drivers in rural areas to be alert to the possibility of encountering slow moving farm machines. Motorists should be prepared …
Read More »ISTA Announces 2016 Horace Mann Hoosier Educator of the Year Award Winner
INDIANAPOLIS – April 25, 2016 – On Saturday, April 23, the Indiana State Teachers Association honored Joyce J. Click with the 2015 Horace Mann Hoosier Educator of the Year Award at its annual Representative Assembly meeting. This award honors educators who recognize, reward and promote excellence in the teaching and …
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