WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today voted for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), bipartisan legislation that would increase prevention efforts, support law enforcement, combat overdoses and expand access to treatment. The bill, which passed 94-1, is supported by more than 130 national anti-drug groups. “Opioid …
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WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today delivered his weekly “Waste of the Week” speech and highlighted $331,000 spent by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study whether or not “hanger” is real. “Hanger” occurs when a person is particularly angry because …
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) and Ball State University are creating a partnership to benefit economic development and entrepreneurship activities and opportunities in east central Indiana. In March, Ball State officially became the east central regional office host for the state agency. The ISBDC offers entrepreneurs …
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement following the announcement today that INSPECT, Indiana’s prescription drug monitoring program, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are forming a new partnership in an effort to help address the opioid abuse epidemic among Hoosier veterans. For more …
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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter to President Obama urging him to focus on addressing illegal steel imports that are flooding the U.S. steel market and causing a domestic steel industry crisis. Donnelly wrote, in part: “I write to you today on behalf of a …
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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence and the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency today announced a new partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to curb opioid abuse among Hoosier veterans. Veterans receiving treatment in VA hospitals in Indiana will soon be enrolled in Indiana’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program …
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Sullivan County—This morning at 6:30, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of US 41 just north of Main Street. The crash ejected one driver which resulted in non-life threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, driven …
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The Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Corydon in Harrison County on April 20, 2016 to hold an oral argument in the original Supreme Court Courtroom. The premier event for the judicial branch to celebrate the state bicentennial will include a modern day argument in the original location of state …
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Parke County—This afternoon at 2:30, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Drug Task Force executed a Parke County Circuit Court search warrant at 2906 West Lambert Avenue near the town of Rosedale. Troopers secured a search warrant through investigative information they received from various sources. Arrested: Michael T. …
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Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence hosted the third annual fundraising luncheon to support the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation, which strives to support and recognize communities and organizations that promote the well-being of Hoosier children and their families. There, she presented a check for $100,000 to the Indiana Bicentennial …
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