INDIANAPOLIS-Indiana Senate Democratic Assistant Leader Jean D. Breaux (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement regarding the Senate confirmation of the lieutenant governor: “I believe in the governor’s right to appoint a lieutenant governor, and agree that former Lt. Governor Sue Ellsperman’s qualifications enable her to take on any position she chooses. However, I do want …
Read More »Governor Pence Praises Ellspermann’s Tenure as Lieutenant Governor
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement regarding Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann’s service to the state of Indiana, on her final day in office. “Every Hoosier should be grateful for the service and example of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann. Her distinguished service and unmatched enthusiasm for our …
Read More »Donnelly Calls for Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Opioid and Heroin Epidemics, says ‘CARA would be significant step forward’
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke on the floor of the Senate about the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), the bill being considered this week, which seeks to address the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics and includes provisions adopted from and similar to bipartisan …
Read More »Coats Opening Statement: The Economic Report of the President
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing examining the Economic Report of the President and ways the federal government can encourage economic growth: “Chairman Furman, welcome. Vice Chairman Tiberi, Ranking Member Maloney, and I appreciate your willingness to once …
Read More »Joint Economic Committee to Economic Report of the President
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and Vice Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) today released the Committee’s Joint Economic Report. Required on an annual basis by legislative statute, the report is a response to the Economic Report of the President (ERP). “The greatest threat facing our economy …
Read More »Coats Highlights Millions in Unverified Purchases at State Department, FAA
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, delivered his weekly “Waste of the Week” speech and highlighted two policies that are ripe for abuse within the State Department and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Coats said changing these two policies could result in up …
Read More »Rural Rochester Man Arrested for Meth Lab
Rural Rochester – Last night at approximately 9:00 p.m., an illegal narcotics investigation by officers from the CLEAN Team resulted in the arrest of Donald Creviston to face felony charges for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a drug lab, neglect of a dependent (two counts), and maintaining a …
Read More »Donnelly Meets with Health Net Federal Services, Calls for Service Improvements to Veterans Choice Program
Washington, D.C. — As part of his continued efforts to address issues with the Veterans Choice Program on behalf of Hoosier veterans, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today met with Billy Maynard, the President of Virginia-based Health Net Federal Services, which administers the program in most of Indiana. Donnelly called for …
Read More »One Airlifted from Two Vehicle Crash in Warren County
Warren County-Yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m. on SR 28 just west of Williamsport, IN, a SUV and semi collide sending the semi driver on a Helicopter ride to Methodist Hospital. Preliminary investigation by Senior Trooper Josh Edwards and Probationary Trooper Kevin Jeffries has determined that the driver of a 2003 …
Read More »Hendricks County’s Raymond Furner Reappointed for a State Board & Commission
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. State Board of Animal Health Sandra F. San Miguel [Tippecanoe County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2020 Sarah E. Wagler [Brown County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2020 …
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