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INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions.   Indiana State University Board of Trustees The governor made two new appointments to the Indiana State University Board of Trustees: Andrew Case of Columbia City, a junior majoring in Communications, will join the …

All requests must be made by July 6, 2017 Media credential requests for the 2017 Brickyard 400 and Lilly Diabetes 250 are being accepted. The application deadline is Thursday, July 6. Media credentials are for the primary purpose of gathering news for the timely coverage of the event. All requests …

PARIS (June 20, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined leaders from Rolls-Royce and Purdue University today at the Paris International Air Show, where they announced a new partnership to advance research and development for next-generation gas turbine technology in Indiana. “Here on the world stage of the Paris Air …

Race Is Featured Event of Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational This Weekend Indianapolis 500 veterans Al Unser, Bobby Unser, Al Unser Jr., Robby Unser, Paul Tracy and Jimmy Vasser will participate in a media availability at 2:30 p.m. (ET) Friday, June 16 to discuss their participation in the Brickyard Vintage Racing …

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 – Thirty-three Indianapolis 500 veterans and Brickyard 400 winner Bill Elliott are paired with top drivers and car owners from the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) for the Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am race Saturday, June 17, the featured event in the fourth annual Brickyard Vintage …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for Washington and the surrounding counties following spring flooding in southern Indiana.   Washington County qualified for the low-interest disaster loans and, as a result, the contiguous counties of Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Lawrence, Orange …

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2017) — The Indiana State Budget Committee today approved nearly $2 million for the Excellence in Performance Grant program, according to State Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville).   “Funds provided under this grant are specifically awarded to highly effective teachers in Title I …

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Rokita released the following statement after sending Veterans Administration (VA) Reforms to President Trump to sign. “The VA is an important institution that helps our veterans, but we can’t let it lose sight of this mission. We need to keep our promises to our veterans. By getting this …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced David Lynn McCord as his appointment to the Henry County Circuit Court III. Mr. McCord is a longstanding resident and attorney in Henry County who has extensive experience not only in the private practice of law but also as a prosecutor. His …

NDIANAPOLIS – As a result of recent flooding beginning on May 19, Governor Eric J. Holcomb today requested the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loan program for Washington County. If declared, the contiguous counties of Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Lawrence, Orange and Scott would also qualify for the …