ISP Increase Patrols during Thanksgiving Holiday “Safe Family Travels” Indianapolis-In an effort to make the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday travel period safer, the Indiana State Police has partnered with approximately 250 other law enforcement agencies statewide in participating in the annual Safe Family Travel, Operation Pull Over campaign. The campaign begins …
Read More »First Lady Karen Pence Announces Successful Phone Drive
Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence today announced the collection of 1,367 phones for the HopeLine from Verizon initiative that serves survivors of domestic violence. This second annual phone drive, which the First Lady sponsored throughout the month of October, collects no-longer-used cell phones and accessories to refurbish and sell …
Read More »14 state Parks to Close Temporarily for Deer Reductions
Select Indiana state parks will close temporarily to allow for controlled deer reductions in the coming weeks. The dates for the temporary closings are Nov. 16 and 17, and Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The state parks affected are Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, Harmonie, Lincoln, McCormick’s Creek, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato …
Read More »Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for 76th Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career …
Read More »Clean Water Indiana Grants Awarded
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) recently awarded $965,500 in Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Grants to 35 Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across the state. The goals of the project are to seek ways to protect drinking water, improve …
Read More »Governor Pence Receives Health Policy Award for HIP 2.0
Indianapolis – Today, the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) presented Governor Mike Pence with the 2015 John C. Render Award for Health Policy for his work securing the Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0, or HIP 2.0. The award was presented at IHA’s annual meeting in Carmel. “I’m honored to receive the John …
Read More »Governor Pence Names the Late Amos Brown Recipient of Indiana’s Highest Honor: 2015 Sachem Award
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today posthumously named Amos C. Brown III the 2015 recipient of the Sachem Award, Indiana’s highest honor. This announcement comes following Mr. Brown’s untimely death at his family home in Chicago last Friday. Governor Pence is also directing flags at state facilities in Marion County …
Read More »Governor Pence Declares November Adoption Awareness Month in Indiana
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence has issued a proclamation declaring the month of November as Adoption Awareness Month in the state of Indiana. “Adoption Awareness Month is an important time to celebrate those around the state who have opened their hearts and their homes to Indiana’s foster children,” said …
Read More »Lt. Governor Ellspermann Announces Open Hours at WestGate
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joins the Indiana Office of Defense Development (IODD) and the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE) to announce the beginning of Open Hours at WestGate@Crane Technology Park for government and academic partners to provide local business support services in the region. “This groundbreaking partnership …
Read More »Governor Pence Statement on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Ruling on President’s Executive Action on Immigration
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement in response to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the injunction against President Obama’s executive action on immigration. “We welcome the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that the president cannot unilaterally change the …
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