Indianapolis – Eric Holcomb was sworn in today as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb and Governor Pence offered remarks. Lieutenant Governor Holcomb took his …
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC), in partnership with PepsiCo Recycling, is thrilled to announce ten Indiana high school students have been selected to provide a spark for recycling efforts in their schools and communities through the 2015-2016 Student Recycling Leadership Corps (SRLC) program. This year’s inaugural crop of …
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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement on United Technologies Corporation’s meeting in Indianapolis today with Governor Pence. Donnelly said, “I read closely Governor Pence’s comments that Carrier told him that red tape and regulations are why it’s moving these Hoosier jobs to Mexico. Carrier previously told me …
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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today met with executives from United Technologies (UTEC) and Carrier to discuss the possibility of keeping 2,100 jobs in the Hoosier state. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. UTEC and Carrier previously …
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STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) establishing mandatory minimum sentences for the worst meth and heroin dealers passed the Senate today by a vote of 40-10. House Bill 1235 provides that the sentence for a person charged with Level 2 felony …
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STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) — “I applaud the passage of this important piece of legislation. I firmly believe that life is precious at all stages and deserves protection, and during my Senate career, I have always been committed to supporting legislation that protects the sanctity of life. This bill is …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of an unidentified male in the 900 blk. of Oakland Ave. Just before 8:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were sent to the 900 blk. of Oakland Avenue on a report of a burglary …
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INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2016) — In honor of National Reading Awareness Month, starting March 10, 2016, the Department of Child Services (DCS) and the Indianapolis Colts (Colts), will launch a 10-day Twitter campaign, the #100in10 Backpack Challenge. Donations will go toward the purchase of backpacks for Books for Youth (BFY), …
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Brownsburg, Ind. (March 1, 2016) — Brownsburg Parks and Recreation Department (“BPRD”) is seeking information from service providers with substantial experience in mowing and trimming for small to large public properties. Services are desired for properties within the park system located within the Town of Brownsburg, Indiana. Interested parties can download …
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HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind., March 1, 2016 — The Indiana Bicentennial Commission held its February meeting at the Indiana State Museum on Feb. 19. A record-breaking number of Legacy Projects and Events were submitted with 144 approved this round, including five in Hendricks County, bringing the statewide total to 1,058. Hendricks …
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