State News

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School Leaders from Across the Nation Attend First-Ever Indiana Hosted State Education Chief Roundtable on School Safety

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 …

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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions and councils.   Business Law Survey Commission The governor made one new appointment to the Business Law Survey Commission: Michael Deam (Fort Wayne), Managing Partner of Rothberg Logan Warsco LLP, will join the commission. …

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Indiana Department of Education Announces Family Friendly Schools

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2018-2019 Family Friendly Schools. The Family Friendly Schools designation recognizes schools excelling in the involvement of families and communities in their children’s education. “Great teachers, engaged families, and an involved community create the necessary environment for our children to be …

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Knife-wielding man subdued, arrested after foot pursuit in Monroe County

Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a male and female yesterday on multiple charges in Monroe County. Jacob Ferguson (20), Indianapolis, was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Battery on a Police Officer, while Kyla Terrell (25), Ellettsville, was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Just …

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I-65 Project will Close Ramp for Patching

BOONE, CLINTON AND TIPPECANOE COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the I-65 project will close the State Road 47 on ramp to I-65 southbound beginning Friday, May 11 at 10 p.m. through Monday, May 14 by 6 a.m. This is for concrete patching on the ramp. Milestone …

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