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 …
Read More »Governor Mike Pence Directs Flags Be Flown at Half-staff for Former Gov. Edgar D. Whitcomb
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor former Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb, who passed away today, Thursday, February 4. Flags should be flown at half-staff for seven days from his passing, through Thursday, February 11. Governor Pence also asks …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Governor Pence Statement Regarding the Passing of Former Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb
Indianapolis – Having been informed by members of the immediate family of Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb that the former governor passed away on Thursday, February 4 at his home in Rome, Indiana, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement: “Governor Ed Whitcomb was a great man whose life of courage, …
Read More »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” …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Coats, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced a bill that would encourage states to allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to access state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to reduce drug abuse. “Opioid abuse is a nationwide epidemic,” said Coats. “Indiana has already taken steps …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Indiana Delegation Asks President to Engage on Adoptions of Congolese Children
WASHINGTON, DC – The Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to directly intervene in the plight of adopted children from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Indiana has the highest number of adopted Congolese children that have yet to join their American families. In …
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