INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana House Democrats selected State Rep. Terry Goodin from Austin as their new leader, succeeding State Rep. Scott Pelath from Michigan City. “I am truly humbled by the vote of support shown today by my fellow House Democrats, and I pledge to use this post to encourage a …
Read More »Donnelly’s Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act Has Been Implemented by the Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that his Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act has been implemented throughout the Armed Forces, including the Indiana National Guard. Today, at the Indiana National Guard headquarters in Indianapolis, Donnelly and Adjutant General of Indiana, Major General Courtney Carr and Chief of …
Read More »ISP Eye in the Sky Returns over Putnamville District
Putnamville—For the third time in nearly two-weeks, troopers from the Putnamville Post again received aircraft assistance with speed enforcement efforts. Indiana State Police Sergeant Lee Wright, from the ISP Aviation Section, again piloted his Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the Putnamville District, and joined forces with Putnamville District officers, Sergeant Jared …
Read More »Former School Treasurer Charged with Official Misconduct
Sullivan County—Nov 22, 2017–Following a lengthy investigation by Indiana State Police Special Investigations, the former treasurer of the Southwest School Corporation in Sullivan County, Amy Kinnett, has been charged with one count of Official Misconduct, a level 6 felony. Kinnett surrendered to Indiana State Police around 9:00 this morning and …
Read More »AAA Urges Drivers to Safely Secure Christmas Trees
Indianapolis, IN – Nov. 27, 2017 – According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the last three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and the potential for the creation of dangerous road debris. …
Read More »Popular concessions offering to benefit Feeding Indiana’s Hungry
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Fuel are proud to join Indiana Pork to bring back the popular “Garbage Burger”, to benefit Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIsH). The Garbage Burger, a ground pork burger topped with pulled BBQ pork, will be available throughout Indiana Farmers Coliseum during all remaining Fuel home games in …
Read More »Hunter Shoots Himself in Madison County
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident which occurred in Madison County Saturday evening. At approximately 5:55 P.M. the Madison County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a relative of a man who had accidentally shot himself while deer hunting. When deputies arrived on the scene, located off …
Read More »Serve Indiana Honors Outstanding Hoosier Volunteers
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2017) — The State of Indiana, through its volunteer service commission, Serve Indiana, selected eight outstanding Hoosiers and organizations to be recognized for service to the community. The Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious annual awards celebrating the accomplishments of dedicated volunteers and service members. …
Read More »Donnelly Bill to Help Address Veterans’ Opioid Abuse Signed Into Law by President Trump
Indianapolis, Ind. — Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), and in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-2) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-2), was signed into law today by President Trump. The VA Prescription Data Accountability Act will …
Read More »Rokita Fights to Maintain Adoption Tax Credit
Danville, IN–Congressman Todd Rokita fights to maintain the Adoption Tax Credit to help Hoosier families. “All parents work hard to protect and fight for their child. For parents who choose adoption, they also face a large financial burden at the onset of the adoption on top of the costs for …
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