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Nice-Pak Increases Growth Plans in Indiana, Plans $165M Investment

MOORESVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 2, 2020) – Nice-Pak, an innovator and manufacturer of wet wipes for consumers, health care, foodservice and other commercial markets, announced plans today to further expand its operations in Indiana, a direct result of increased product demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, which last year announced plans …

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Behning reappointed chair of House Education Committee

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 2, 2020) – State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Education Committee. As chair of the committee over the last several years, Behning played an integral role in championing several laws supporting Hoosier students, educators and schools. He led the …

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Brownsburg Doctor and Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputy Among Gov. Holcomb Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards & Education The governor made six reappointments to the board, who will serve until Oct. 31, 2024: Eric Dreiman (Indianapolis), division chief with the Indianapolis Fire DepartmentEric Gentry (Wadesville), …

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Trooper Checking on a Disabled Vehicle Foils Theft Attempt

Indianapolis, IN – Tuesday November 24, 2020, Senior Trooper Joel Flores noticed a disabled vehicle along I-65 near the 108 mile marker. Another vehicle had stopped behind the disabled Honda and two people were with the vehicle. When Flores walked up to see if the stranded motorists needed assistance he noticed …

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Gov. Holcomb Announces COVID-19 County Metrics and Requirements

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-48 to implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. “We must do all we can to protect our hospital capacity, so our health …

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