INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Michael McMains to serve as chairman for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The appointment was effective April 5. McMains will replace Cris Johnston, who resigned from his chairmanship on the commission to join the governor’s administration as a deputy …
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COLUMBUS, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness and state and local officials today in Columbus to mark the start of the 2018 Next Level Roads construction season. Officials kicked off construction for the year by breaking ground on a $143 million expansion …
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today questioned Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford on the progress of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Click here to hear Congressman Banks’ questions. Text of Banks’ questions follow: …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Todd Rokita released this statement today after voting in favor of the Balanced Budget Amendment: “I came to Congress because our out-of-control spending and skyrocketing debt is unfairly burdening the future of our economy, our communities, and our families,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “If the Balanced …
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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Todd Rokita led a letter with 15 congressional cosigners to the General Services Administration (GSA) calling to rebid their contract with Citibank due to the company’s new sale policies that target customers wishing to exercise their legal Second Amendment rights. “This flagrant disregard for American citizens …
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor in support of a balanced budget amendment. The House is expected to vote on the legislation this evening. Click here to view Congressman Banks’ speech. Text of the speech follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support …
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Bloomington – The Indiana State Police 2017 “Trooper of the Year” Award was selected by the Command Staff from the Bloomington Post. Factors used to determine the award included, but were not limited to, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, public service and specialty assignments such as ISP Specialty Teams, …
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Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a Leavenworth man yesterday in Crawford County. Brandan Lynch (24), was charged with Possession of a Syringe and Resisting Law Enforcement. Just before 6:00 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officer Jim Schreck was on patrol along Blue River in Crawford County when he observed a male and female …
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INDIANPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2017 National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics and Reading Results for Indiana. Indiana continues to emphasize critical literacy components as part of daily instruction. As reflected in eighth grade reading, Indiana was one of eight states to have a …
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Indianapolis, IN – Public Safety Telecommunications Week originated in California in 1981 and was nationally recognized by an act of the United States Congress in 1991. In Indiana, Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been recognized state wide since 1999, most commonly by a proclamation from Indiana’s Governor. Public Safety Telecommunications …
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