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IURC Nominating Committee Accepting Applications for Commission

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee is soliciting applications from persons interested in filling one current vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the retirement of Chairman James Atterholt. Applications will be accepted today through Friday, January 12, 2018 and must be received in …

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IURC Chairman Jim Atterholt to Retire from Public Service

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2017) — Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) Chairman Jim Atterholt notified Governor Eric J. Holcomb today that he plans to retire from public service, effective January 12, 2018. “Jim has dedicated much of his life to public service and improving the lives of Hoosiers,” Gov. Holcomb said. …

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Indiana Pork Donates Hams to Help Feed the Hungry

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 2,100 pounds of holiday ham, nearly 800 hams total, were donated by Indiana’s pork producers through Indiana Pork to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis.    “The entire year, but especially during the Christmas season, Hoosiers are compassionate to the hunger issue around the state,” said Joe Baldwin, …

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Banks and Bipartisan Group Seek Funding for A-10 Wings

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined a bipartisan group of 20 House members to urge Senate appropriators to fund wing production for A-10C “Warthogs” in a letter sent today. The 122nd Fighter Wing located in Indiana’s Third District flies A-10s …

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