INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 9, 2015) – The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s 2016 Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have a demonstrated commitment to serving the community. Award winners …
Read More »Governor Pence Leads Caravan to Open New 27-Mile Long Section of I-69
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined state and local leaders to open I-69 Section 4 in Greene and Monroe counties. Following today’s ceremony, Governor Pence led a caravan to open the new 27 miles between U.S. 231 near Naval Support Activity Crane and State Road 37 south of Bloomington. …
Read More »Indiana unveils Bicentennial Plaza sculpture designs
INDIANAPOLIS – In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood, the Indiana Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission, announced today the winning bids for centerpiece sculptures for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza. The projects calls for the installation of two art pieces within the Plaza, …
Read More »INDIANA MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM (IMEM) FILM SERIES DEBUTS 12/11
The first IMEM Film Series event is Friday, December 11, 7 pm at the Wheeler Arts Community Theater at 1035 Sanders Street in Fountain Square, Indianapolis. The program is curated and hosted by renowned film preservationist Eric Grayson and features “A Christmas Wish” aka “The Great Rupert”, a 1950 Christmas …
Read More »Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Receives $150,000 Grant
Grant made possible by the Lions Clubs International Foundation and Indiana State Lions INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired recently received a $150,000 matching grant made available through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the Indiana State Lions. The grant proceeds were utilized …
Read More »Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Receives $150,000 Grant
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired recently received a $150,000 matching grant made available through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the Indiana State Lions. The grant proceeds were utilized to provide assistive technology for the students served at and through the school. The …
Read More »Donnelly Presses VA on Prescription Practices, Guidelines for Controlled Substances
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on VA’s current prescription practices and guidelines for controlled substances. In a letter sent to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald today, Donnelly asked about steps at the federal level to address prescribing practices and how increased …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces Plans to Widen Heavily-Traveled I-65 in Lake County
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced plans to widen Interstate 65 in Lake County to three lanes in each direction from Merrillville south to at least State Road 2 (Exit 240) near Lowell. This project is part of Governor Pence’s Major Moves 2020 highway program, which is fast tracking …
Read More »Governor Pence Issues Statement on Catholic Charities’ Decision to Settle Syrian Refugees in Indiana
Indianapolis – Following Catholic Charities’ decision to settle Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana, Governor Mike Pence’s spokesman Matt Lloyd issued the following statement: “The governor holds Catholic Charities in the highest regard but respectfully disagrees with their decision to place a Syrian refugee family in Indiana at this …
Read More »IMA: As the Indiana General Assembly Prepares to Reconvene, Business Concerns Must Be in the Forefront
Indianapolis -On November 17, the Indiana General Assembly officially started with what is known as Organization Day. As legislators prepare for another legislative session, business concerns must be in the forefront of discussion in order to continue to move Indiana forward. Uncertainty has crept back into the markets. Third-quarter growth in …
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