Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after signing House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1337: “Throughout my public career, I have stood for the sanctity of life. HEA 1337 is a comprehensive pro-life measure that affirms the value of all human life, which is why I signed it …
Read More »Indiana Manufacturers Association’s Statement on Governor Pence’s Veto of “No-More-Stringent” Compromise Bill
Indianapolis – Governor Pence vetoed HB 1082 today. HB 1082 originally began as Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) “No-More-Stringent-Than-EPA” language, but was amended with compromise language that still provided for legislative review before IDEM rules become effective. Indiana Manufacturers Association Statement: Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) President Brian Burton stated, “We …
Read More »Governor Pence Vetoes Bill That Would Limit Transparency at Private Universities
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today vetoed House Enrolled Act 1022, which provides that certain records of a private university police department relating to arrests for criminal offenses are public records and that an educational institution, a governing board of an institution, a delegated office or governing board, or an …
Read More »Indiana single-family building permits up 37 percent from February 2015
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Single-family building permits in Indiana increased 37 percent in February compared to the same time last year according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Permits increased 33 percent in February over the previous month. In February …
Read More »Governor Pence Vetoes Bill That May Lessen Ability to Maintain Clean and Safe Drinking Water
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today vetoed House Enrolled Act 1082, known as the “no more stringent” bill, which would have prevented environmental standards or rules put forth by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management that impose a restriction or requirement more stringent than federal law from going into effect until after …
Read More »I-70 Lane Restrictions Begin the first of April in Vigo County
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce I-70 will be restricted to 12 ft. in both the eastbound and westbound lanes beginning on or after Monday, April 4. The contractor will have the right lane closed in each direction between the six and nine mile marker …
Read More »Bridge Deck Overlay Project will Close Hazelwood Road over I-70 in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a bridge deck overlay project will close Hazelwood Road (C.R. 0), over I-70 on or after Monday, April 4. The contractor will be overlaying the bridge deck on the bridge over I-70. The roadway is scheduled to reopen on …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs BMV Overhaul Bill
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1087, which brings consistency and predictability to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ (BMV) procedures and transactions. The Governor signed the bill in a public ceremony at the Greenwood BMV. “I challenged the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to ensure the …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Legislation Affirming Indiana’s Support of Israel
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1378, which requires the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) to divest from any business that engages in action to boycott, divest or sanction the state of Israel. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Road Funding, Regional Cities Bills Into Law
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed into law House Enrolled Act 1001 and Senate Enrolled Act 67, which will provide more than $1.2 billion in new funding for road and bridge preservation and funding for the third Regional Cities award. “I’m pleased to sign these bills that commit more …
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