State News

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Americans Saving Nearly $350 Million a Day on Lower Gas Prices

Indianapolis, IN – Oct. 5, 2015 – Despite recent gas price swings throughout the Midwestern states, including Indiana, Americans, as a whole, are saving nearly $350 million a day on prices that are substantially lower than they were one year ago. As of 3:45 this morning, the national average price for a gallon of self-serve …

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Donnelly Statement on Governor Pence's Initial Recommendations from Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention

Granger, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released a statement following Governor Mike Pence’s announcement today on initial recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention. Donnelly outlined recommendations to help address drug abuse and addiction in Indiana in a letter sent to the co-chairs of …

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Governor Directs State Agencies to Act on Initial Recommendations from Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention

Indianapolis – Governor Pence has directed state agencies to act on all three initial recommendations provided by the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention. At the first Task Force meeting in September, a list of action items were discussed and accepted for recommendation to the Governor. Today, …

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AAA Insurance Says Now is the Time to Prepare for Winter Storms

Indianapolis, IN – Oct. 1, 2015 – Winter storms often wreak havoc on a home. Frozen pipes can burst. Snow buildup can damage a roof. Moisture and mold may penetrate walls through exterior cracks. And fires can be started by woodstoves, cracked chimneys, candles or space heaters. “There are many potential home-related dangers during the winter …

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Coats Statement on State Rep. Bill Crawford

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding former state Rep. Bill Crawford: “It is fitting that today Hoosiers will have the opportunity to say a final goodbye to Bill Crawford at the Statehouse. Bill Crawford served the state of Indiana with sincerity and passion …

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