INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2018) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.3 percent for December and remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than four years. The monthly unemployment …
Read More »Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson Op-Ed: An Open Letter to American Voters
There are real threats to all digital technologies, including those used to run elections. Election officials across the country are working day and night to identify, mitigate, and deter these threats. Our efforts seek to improve the overall security of election systems to ensure your votes remain safe and the process …
Read More »Rokita: Job Growth Thanks to Trump’s Tax Reform
DANVILLE, IN — Following today’s incredible jobs report showing 313,000 new jobs added to the economy, Congressman Todd Rokita released this statement on how it is the latest indicator of the success of President Trump’s tax reform: “This jobs report is further proof of how President Trump’s tax reform is delivering for hardworking Hoosiers,” …
Read More »Donnelly, Murkowski, Hassan Announce Bipartisan Bill to Address Opioid Treatment Workforce Shortage
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, bipartisan legislation that would address the ongoing shortage of professionals needed to provide treatment and recovery services as communities combat the opioid abuse epidemic. The bill …
Read More »Donnelly Statement on President’s Tariff Announcement
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after President Trump signed Section 232 proclamations regarding steel and aluminum. Donnelly said, “Trade is critical for Indiana’s economy—from our manufacturers to our farmers—but it must be fair. For too long Hoosier workers have fought unfair competition from countries …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb signs bill to ensure quality levels of care for mothers and babies before and following birth
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed SEA 360 at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. The bill requires the Indiana State Department of Health to certify levels of care for mothers and babies at hospitals and birthing centers. Joining him at the signing were State Health …
Read More »Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Donnelly Highlight Upcoming Special Day of Recognition Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Chuck Hagel, a Vietnam War veteran, former U.S. Senator, and former U.S. Secretary of Defense, discussed the importance of giving our Vietnam War veterans the welcome home they deserve but that many didn’t receive after the war. On Thursday, March 29, 2018, …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Declares Disaster Emergency for Five Additional Counties, 31 Total Included
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today added five counties to the disaster emergency he declared Feb. 24, Feb. 26, Feb. 27 and March 2 in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed a new executive order today to include LaPorte, Noble, …
Read More »Deceased Terre Haute Suspect Identified
Vigo County—The Indiana State Police, along with Vigo County Coroner Dr. Susan Amos, have utilized fingerprints to positively identify the deceased suspect from 2123 4th Avenue Terre Haute on March 06, 2018. Deceased: Michael R. Reynolds, age 36, of Terre Haute, IN. Indiana State Police Putnamville District detectives continue to …
Read More »Donnelly Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation on Firearm Background Checks
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced his formal support today for bipartisan legislation, the Fix NICS Act, which would improve the nation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for firearms purchases. Currently, many federal agencies and state governments often fail to provide NICS with relevant information on …
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