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The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday adopted tour fees for Wyandotte Caves and dedicated two new nature preserve sites, but the highlight of the meeting was a presentation from third-grade students at The Orchard School. With parents, teachers and dozens of classmates looking on, several students at the Indianapolis …

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the following statement after President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to replace Justice Antonin Scalia who passed away in February.  Donnelly said, “I will carefully review and consider the qualifications of Judge Garland. As I have said, we were elected as Senators …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court:  “One of the most important responsibilities of a United States Senator is to provide ‘advice and consent’ on the president’s judicial nominees. I take seriously my …

The Indiana Supreme Court awarded more than $225,000 in grant money to benefit 19 counties. The following grants will support local family court projects: Delaware – $50,000 – Judge Kimberly Dowling Steuben – $30,000 – Judge William Fee Marion – $28,000 – Judge Cynthia Ayers Vigo – $25,000 – Judge …

Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States Chamber of Commerce awarded U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly the ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ award in recognition of his continued commitment to job creation and economic growth for Hoosiers and every American.  Donnelly said, “It is an honor to receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award …

General Assembly Action is a Win for Indiana Governor Mike Pence As the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly came to a close last week, Hoosiers emerged as the clear winners. In my State of the State Address at the beginning of the year, I outlined an aggressive agenda …

Several bills related to Indiana higher education were passed by the 2016 General Assembly, including many aligned to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s goals for increased college completion, academic quality and return on investment. The following higher education policies await the Governor’s signature: House Enrolled Act 1002 – Next …

INDIANAPOLIS – In recognition of National Agriculture Day, Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, are encouraging Hoosiers to show their appreciation for all those involved in the agriculture industry. “It is …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is bringing nationally renowned experts to Indianapolis as part of its statewide series of training sessions designed for youth workers, teachers, family service providers and others who work directly with children. The speakers will educate attendees on how to work with children who’ve …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence released the following statement following the presentation of the Indiana State Police (ISP) compensation study presented by Mercer, a global consulting company, before the State Budget Committee: “Indiana has the finest state police force in the nation, and Hoosiers value our law enforcement community. I …