WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, announced details for his upcoming School Safety Facility Roundtable Discussion in his effort to lead a collaborative discussion with local schools, community leaders, first responders, and industry leaders on how schools can …
Read More »Indiana recognized at trails conference
The B-Line Trail in Bloomington and the Fort Wayne greenways manager were both honored recently by a Midwestern trails organization. The B-Line was given the Outstanding Project Award by the Mid America Trails and Greenways (MATAG) conference. MATAG is a biannual conference of trail managers, developers, advocates and users …
Read More »DNR shares timber sale revenue with 16 counties
The DNR Division of Forestry has notified 16 counties they will receive shares of nearly $442,000 to help support public safety efforts of rural and volunteer fire departments. The Division of Forestry allocates 15 percent of timber sale revenue from state forests to counties in which harvests occur. Each …
Read More »NRC approves new nature preserve, adds to another
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday approved the 270th state-dedicated nature preserve and a significant addition to an existing preserve. The new sites are the Wapi-nipi Nature Preserve in Wayne County and the Moraine Addition Nature Preserve in Porter County. Wapi-nipi is a 114-acre property approximately 5 …
Read More »AAA Forecasts 46.9 Million American Travelers During Thanksgiving Holiday
Indianapolis, IN – Nov. 17, 2015 – AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 percent increase over the 46.6 million people who traveled last year and the most since 2007. With 300,000 additional holiday travelers, this marks the seventh consecutive …
Read More »The Indiana Democratic Party Formally Endorses Shelli Yoder for Congress
INDIANAPOLIS – Receiving unanimous support from the Democratic State Central Committee, the Indiana Democratic Party today announced its formal endorsement for Shelli Yoder to be the next congresswoman from Indiana’s 9th U.S. Congressional District. “Shelli Yoder has made a huge impression with the Indiana Democratic Party. Between raising more than …
Read More »Governor, First Lady to Kick Off Third Annual Information & Awareness Adoption Fair
Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence will host their third annual Information & Awareness Adoption Fair at the Statehouse. A short program beginning at 4:30 p.m. will feature remarks by Governor Pence and Indiana Department of Child Services’ Director, Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura, as well …
Read More »Phone Calls Allegedly from Indiana State Police are “Spoof” Scam Calls
Evansville – The published public phone number of 812-867-2079 for the Indiana State Police in Evansville is reported to have been spoofed over the last 24 hours. A person notified the Indiana State Police this morning that he received a phone call from 812-867-2079 and the person calling identified himself …
Read More »Governor Pence Suspends Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Indiana
Indianapolis – Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the perpetrators of the terrorists attacks that took place in Paris on Friday, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement: “In the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris, effective immediately, I am directing all state agencies to suspend …
Read More »Indiana State Police Will Conduct D.U.I. Checkpoint
On the evening of November 20th and the early morning hours of November 21st, 2015 Indiana State Police troopers will participate in an enforcement check point targeting impaired drivers in Marion County. After the checkpoint, troopers will conduct roving saturation patrols aggressively seeking impaired drivers throughout the Indianapolis District which …
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