Coats Column: Take Steps to Grow Our National Economy Senator Dan Coats Poll after poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans think our national economy is on the wrong track. Unfortunately, this perception reflects the reality under the Obama Administration. Today a smaller share of Americans are in the workforce …
Read More »Donnelly Visits Lugar Center for Public Health and Reviews U.S.-Supported Security Efforts in the Nation of Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, visited the nation of Georgia to review U.S.-supported efforts to counter the threat of nuclear and biological terrorism. Donnelly met with Georgian leaders and security forces to reinforce the importance of the U.S.-Georgia …
Read More »Global Auto Supplier Adding 120+ Jobs in Southern Indiana
North Vernon – Metaldyne Performance Group (NYSE: MPG), a leading provider of highly-engineered components for use in powertrain and suspension applications for the global light, commercial and industrial vehicle markets, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 126 new jobs by 2019. “There’s a clear reason …
Read More »Donnelly Meets with Ukrainian Defense Leadership in Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, today met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and Ukrainian security forces in Kiev. Donnelly was joined by U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch to reiterate American support for Ukrainian sovereignty in the face …
Read More »Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Participates in Tri-state Hazardous Materials Enforcement Project
Indiana- On September 28th and 29th, 2016, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers and Inspectors from the Indiana State Police, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation participated in a Tri-state special patrol focusing on the transportation of hazardous materials via commercial vehicles in southern …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces Indiana Teams Deploying to Help Florida in Response to Hurricane Matthew
Governor Mike Pence today announced that two teams based in Indiana are being deployed to support activities in response to Hurricane Matthew. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is deploying a six-person Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team to Tallahassee, Fla. to help support Florida’s State EOC. Indiana Task Force …
Read More »MFG Day Events Seek to Inspire Next Generation of Hoosier Manufacturers
INDIANAPOLIS (October 6, 2016) – Businesses throughout Indiana are opening their doors to thousands of Hoosier students tomorrow, and throughout October, in celebration of Manufacturing Day. The annual event is a growing effort to change perceptions about manufacturing and draw attention to career opportunities in manufacturing. Indiana leads the nation in manufacturing …
Read More »Donnelly Receives Award for Supporting American Manufacturing
South Bend, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was awarded the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) award for ‘Manufacturing Legislative Excellence’ today in recognition of his support for manufacturing jobs and companies in Indiana and across the country. Donnelly said, “The manufacturing industry is central to Indiana’s economy and to …
Read More »Broadcast Service and Equipment Supplier Adding 100+ New Jobs in Warrick County
Chandler – Electronics Research Inc. (ERI), a service and product supplier for the television and radio broadcasting industry, announced plans today to expand its operations in southwest Indiana, creating a total of up to 102 new jobs by the end of 2017. “As the state’s economic momentum builds, homegrown Hoosier …
Read More »Fatigued Driving Appears to have Caused Morning Crash in Vigo County
Vigo County—This morning at 8:52, Indiana State Police, along with Terre Haute Police and Terre Haute Fire Department units responded to a one-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the 9.5 mile marker. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 71-year-old Jerry Hicks of …
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