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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 …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation has awarded 65 construction contracts worth $117 million. The contracts include 24 bridge and road paving projects, 13 bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, and maintenance or repairs to an additional 6 bridges. Notable contracts include: The new U.S. 33 alignment in Goshen was …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of pro-business policies during the first session of the 114th Congress. “I am honored to receive this award and will continue to fight for policies that promote job creation …

Indianapolis – The Indiana Manufacturers Association applauds the initiative of the Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana Senate for passing resolutions urging the President and the U.S. Congress to take action to halt the illegal dumping of foreign steel into the U.S. market. “Dumping illegal steel into the United States …

WASHINGTON, DC – Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding Indiana’s January employment numbers, which were reported today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average and lower than our neighbors in the Midwest. …

Vigo County—Just before noon today, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Meth Suppression Team, arrived at 2141 Hendricks Street, Terre Haute to investigate information related to possible illegal drug activity at the home. During a search of the residence, troopers located several items commonly associated with the manufacture …

INDIANAPOLIS) Intel Security Group General Manager Chris Young lauded the State of Indiana’s work with Purdue University to help create the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through its Security Operations Center (SOC). The remarks came at the RSA Conference, which is the world’s largest cybersecurity conference. “I’m truly inspired by …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 14, 2016) – Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.6 percent in January. (Due to the yearly federal benchmarking process, December’s unemployment rate was revised upward to 4.6 percent.) The Hoosier labor force maintained a positive trend, gaining more than 20,000 individuals in January. Indiana’s labor force …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, spoke on the Senate floor this week and reiterated his call for the establishment of safe zones around Syria for refugees fleeing the country’s civil war. “Each day, this migration crisis grows worse,” said …