State News

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Speaking before the Purdue Road School conference today, Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson announced that rural cities, towns and counties may begin submitting project applications late this month for an estimated $80 to $100 million in federal transportation funding. “INDOT sets aside a quarter …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the State of Indiana is accepting nominations for the 2016 Mr. and Miss Math and Mr. and Miss Science awards. These honors recognize up to four outstanding high school seniors for their exemplary performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Winning students …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2016)—The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) has appointed Sam Criss as Deputy Director for the Indiana DCS Services and Outcomes. “Sam will be a great addition to our team.  In his current role, Sam will build on the leadership of Lisa Rich and continue to ensure …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently kicked off its statewide smoke alarm donation campaign. The campaign is a partnership between IBA, local homebuilders associations, local fire departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The alarms were donated by IBA with assistance from Lowes and First Alert. “According …