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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (May 21, 2018) – Governor Eric. J. Holcomb and the Indiana delegation to Europe joined Slovak government officials today to discuss opportunities to deepen defense relations and encourage economic cooperation between Indiana and Slovakia. “Indiana and Slovakia have long enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship, focused primarily on defense …

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Stefanie Krevda to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the expiration of Angela Weber’s term. “Once again, the nominating committee brought me three great candidates to fill this vacancy. After careful consideration, …

Washington, D.C. –  Today the House voted to adopt Congressman Jim Banks’ (IN-03) amendment to the 2018 farm bill that would permanently repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Banks released the following statement after voting in support of the farm bill: “While I am glad to …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 18, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has selected Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski to be his senior education advisor, replacing P.J. McGrew, who will become the director of policy for the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. “Lee Ann is a lifelong educator with a heart for …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 17, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb will depart for Europe on Friday, marking his sixth international economic development trip as governor. The governor will meet with government, business and academic stakeholders in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and France prior to …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 16, 2018) —INBiz, Indiana’s one-stop business portal, continues to reach new heights. The site registered its first user in April 2016, and now – just over two years later – 300,000 users have signed up to do business with the state through INBiz. These users included business owners, …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly received an award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognizing his outstanding support for law enforcement. Donnelly was also recognized for his work to draft, introduce, and shepherd to passage the bipartisan Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, which was …

Vigo County—Tuesday morning at 10:55, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Chip McKee drove upon a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of US 41 (3rd Street) at Hulman Street. Preliminary investigation revealed a black 1998 Dodge pickup, driven by 44-year-old Michelle Heidelberg-Bauer of Shelburn, IN., was southbound on US 41 …

INDIANAPOLIS – School leaders from districts across the nation today attended Indiana’s first-ever State Education Chief Roundtable on school safety. Held during the 2018 Indiana Advanced School Safety Specialist Academy, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) invited representatives from all 50 states and U.S. territories in an effort to extend …

Porter County-The Indiana State Police were called by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) this morning to investigate an officer involved shooting that involved one of their officers. At approximately 1:16 a.m., this Monday, May 14, 2018, morning, a deputy with the PCSD was going to a call in the …