State News

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Shelbyville Man on ATV Killed by Falling Tree in Morgan County

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident that claimed the life of a Shelbyville man this evening in Morgan County, At approximately 7:37 p.m. this evening, First Responders were dispatched to the 3300 block of South Conservation Club Road in Morgantown reference a possible ATV accident. Upon arrival, it was …

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ISDA Director commends Dow AgroSciencies on prestigious award

INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2016) – “Congratulations to Dow AgrosSciences on receiving their sixth, highly coveted U.S. EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for developing the product Instinct,” said Ted McKinney, ISDA Director. “This breakthrough technology works to make nitrogen fertilizers, which are necessary for crop health, work more effectively for farmers while preventing …

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INDOT Extends Application Deadline for Matching Grant Program

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that due to high interest in the program the agency is extending the application deadline for the Community Crossings matching grant program to Friday, July 29, 2016 at 5 p.m. EDT. The extension gives Indiana cities, towns, and counties an additional two weeks …

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Senate Passes Donnelly’s Bill to Expand Military Mental Health Care

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass the national defense bill that included his Frontline Mental Health Provider Training Act. The Frontline Mental Health Provider Training Act would address the shortage of mental healthcare providers within the Department of Defense (DoD). Donnelly said, “The passage of …

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Coats Votes for Bipartisan Defense Authorization Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation that establishes the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. The bipartisan bill passed the Senate 85 to 13. “The federal government’s …

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Indiana Gas Prices 8th Highest in America

Indianapolis, IN – June 13, 2016 – Indiana’s statewide gas price average currently ranks 8th highest in the country according to AAA (AAAGasPrices.com). As of 3:39 a.m. ET today, Indiana residents were paying an average of $2.61 per gallon for regular unleaded while the national average stands at $2.38. Despite recent nationwide gas price …

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