Bedford, IN – (February 8, 2017) – In less than a year, the Hoosier Hills and Highlands Oak Community Restoration Partnership is reporting significant progress in their efforts to regenerate hardwoods and improve water quality efforts in the region. This three-year project is part of the National Joint Chief’s’ …
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Indianapolis, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly lauded the decision of Acting Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Robert Snyder, to exempt many health care-related positions at the VA from President Trump’s federal hiring freeze. Donnelly joined a number of colleagues from the Senate and House of Representatives …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 25, 2017) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) awarded $376,500 to six agricultural organizations for projects that will support specialty crop production in the state. These grants were established though the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and designed to enhance the competitiveness of …
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INDIANAPOLIS- Since taking office on January 9th, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch has made several appointments to her executive team. As Indiana’s 52nd Lt. Governor, Crouch oversees a portfolio that includes the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Office of Defense Development (IODD), Office of Community and Rural …
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Todd Rokita, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education re-introduced the Creating Hope and Opportunities for Individuals and Communities through Education (CHOICE) Act today to coincide with National School Choice Week. Rep. Rokita issued this statement following the re-introduction: “I strongly …
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Songbirds, gamebirds, butterflies and bees are among the many animals that will benefit from a new DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife program to improve grassland and pollinator habitat. The program is called CORRIDORS, an acronym for Conservation on Rivers and Roadways Intended to Develop Opportunities for Resources and Species. …
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Indianapolis, IN – Troopers from the Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday January 20th, 2017 on the city’s south side. Just after 8:30 a.m. emergency crews were dispatched to the ramp from I-65 northbound to I-465 eastbound where they found the aftermath of a two vehicle …
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Indianapolis, IN – Last night, January 21st 2017 at approximately 10:00, police were called to the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Market Street to investigate a person shot. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, along with medics from the Indianapolis Fire Department, responded quickly and found an 18 year old male in …
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Indianapolis, IN – Today, with an arrest warrant issued by the Marion County Court, detectives from the Indiana State Police arrested 26 year old Mr. Leslie Miller of Indianapolis for leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Investigators believe Miller is responsible for the November 29th, 2016 crash on I-465 near …
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Indiana- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors from the Indiana State Police (ISP) are teaming up with officers from neighboring states to raise awareness of human trafficking Jan. 23 – 27, 2017. The ISP, Ohio State Highway Patrol and Michigan State Police have once again partnered with Truckers …
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