State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

Hoosier State Jumps to Top Three in Business Rankings

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 10, 2015) – Indiana was named the third most business-friendly state in America, according to a report released today by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc., a national leader in corporate site selection. Indiana’s business climate ranking improved from No. 7 last year and from No. 23 in 2010. According …

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The Indiana Democratic Party Formally Endorses Glenda Ritz for Superintendent of Public Instruction

INDIANAPOLIS – Receiving unanimous support from the Democratic State Central Committee, the Indiana Democratic Party Tuesday announced its formal endorsement for Glenda Ritz and her re-election campaign to remain the Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Since running for the office in 2012, the Indiana Democratic Party has fully backed Glenda Ritz …

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Indiana Schools Receive State Grant for Propane School Buses

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) today announced that seven Indiana public school corporations will receive $275,430 from the OED’s 2015 Indiana Propane School Bus (PSB) grant program.   This is OED’s first grant specifically dedicated to propane school buses. The participating schools will benefit from propane …

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Off-Road Cycling Permits now available for 2016

The annual Off-Road Cycling Permit is now available for mountain bike trails on state park, reservoir and state forest properties.    The $20 permit will be required beginning Jan. 1 for most off-road cyclists on state properties, with some exceptions.   Permits are not required for trails rated as “Beginner.” …

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Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Superintendent Glenda Ritz Testify at Higher Learning Commission

Express concerns about proposed dual credit teacher requirements CHICAGO – Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Glenda Ritz, Superintendent of Public Instruction, testified today before the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditation organization.  Their testimony expressed concerns about proposed guidelines for teachers of dual credit classes in Indiana’s high …

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