State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

Indiana earns further recognition for use of digital technology

Today, the Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced that the State of Indiana has earned an overall “A-” grade from for use of digital technology “to improve service delivery, increase capacity and reach policy goals.” As part of the assessment, which graded all 50 states, Indiana received “Top 5” designations …

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Office of Community and Rural Affairs Announces Opening of Hometown Collaboration Initiative Application Round

Indianapolis – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announce they are now accepting applications for the fourth generation of the Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI). Self-identified communities with up to 25,000 people that aim to develop a new generation of local leaders; promote the launch, survival and growth …

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Indiana Conservation Officers Holding Recruiting Events

Indiana Conservation Officers are seeking qualified applicants for anticipated upcoming hiring processes.  People interested in pursuing a career in conservation law enforcement should visit the Becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer website at http://www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/2760.htm. Those interested should complete and submit the “Stay in Touch” form on website to be notified of …

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Tippecanoe County Traffic Stop Nets Two in Jail

Tippecanoe County-Today at approximately 6:24 a.m. on I-65 southbound near the 168 mile marker (that is the SR 38 exit), a trooper stops a vehicle for speeding and discovers two handguns and the driver wanted on a warrant. Trooper Tyler Stinson was in full uniform driving his unmarked white Ford …

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Interstate 70 Shooting Injures One in Clay County

Clay County—Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post are currently investigating an Interstate 70 shooting incident that resulted in a gunshot wound to a rear seat passenger of a four-door sedan. The three other vehicle occupants were not injured. Sunday night at 10:30, Clay County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received …

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Animals Found in Squalid Conditions in Sullivan County

Sullivan County – Acting on community tips and information from the Sullivan County Humane Society, Indiana State Police Detective Angie Hahn was able to secure a Sullivan County Superior Court search warrant today for the two-story condemned house at 311 East Washington Street in Sullivan. At approximately 1:12 this afternoon, …

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Governor Mike Pence Declares September 11-17, 2016 Rail Safety Week

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Pence has declared September 11-17, 2016 as Indiana Rail Safety Week.  Indiana Operation Lifesaver along with Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Operation Lifesaver Programs are partnering together for the first Midwest Rail Safety Week. Our hope is to increase public awareness by working together on a …

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Coats Column: A New Proposal to Address Our Looming Debt Crisis

Coats Column: A New Proposal to Address Our Looming Debt Crisis Senator Dan Coats The warning signs are right before our eyes. Out-of-control federal spending is threatening to bankrupt the health and retirement security programs depended on by seniors in Indiana and millions of Americans across the country. The non-partisan …

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Coats Supports Bill to Ban Ransom Payments for Hostages

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, co-sponsored legislation that would prohibit the Obama Administration from making future ransom payments to Iran and would ensure that any funds provided to Iran are not used for terrorism. In January, the Obama Administration …

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