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Donnelly, Bipartisan Members of Indiana Delegation: Ensure Any Acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corporation is in Public Interest

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly led a bipartisan group of members from the Indiana congressional delegation in urging the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to thoroughly review and ensure that any merger or acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corporation is in the public interest and will increase competition among …

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Coats Statement on Death of Gov. Edgar Whitcomb

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today released the following statement regarding the death of former Indiana Governor Edgar Whitcomb:  “Governor Whitcomb rose from a small community in Jennings County to serve Hoosiers in the highest ranks of our state government. A remarkable man who lived an amazing life, …

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Indiana Department of Homeland Security Receives National Award for Post-Disaster Building Assessment Team

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has been recognized with a 2016 national award for its team that will rapidly respond to inspect buildings after a man-made or natural disaster.  The National Earthquake Conference selected Indiana for a National Award in Excellence in the category of “Multi-jurisdictional Planning” …

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Governor Pence Directs Action on Recommendation from Meeting of Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health & Addiction to identify a county criminal justice entity and implement a therapeutic program for offenders while incarcerated and awaiting adjunction. At the latest meeting of the …

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Indiana Grown team expands

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced staffing changes within the Indiana Grown initiative. David King will be taking on the role of Director of Indiana Grown, with Suzi Spahr serving as Program Manager. They will be working together to further the program, which is a statewide …

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Donnelly Recognized by National Anti-Drug Coalition for Continued Effort in Fighting Opioid Abuse and Heroin Use Epidemics

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly received the Congressional Leadership Award from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). CADCA’s Congressional Leadership Award recognizes members of Congress who have championed strategies to enhance substance abuse prevention, education, treatment, and research. Donnelly said, “Too many families across Indiana and …

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