State News

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence named Dewand Neely as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), effective Friday, October 9, 2015. Neely currently serves as Deputy CIO overseeing the IOT Seat Services program, a position he has held since 2013. “I’m grateful today to …

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, …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Rolls-Royce today as the company announced plans to invest nearly $600 million in its operations and research here over the next five years, ensuring its future in Indiana for years to come. “Indiana leads the nation in advanced manufacturing, and Rolls-Royce has …

The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is excited to be hosting the Annual Black Males State Conference in the Indiana Government Center South. The conference will open with an evening reception on Monday, October 12 at the Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis from 5pm-8pm and continue on …

Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence today announced she is hosting a phone drive with HopeLine from Verizon throughout the month of October to assist victims of domestic violence in Indiana. This is the second year the First Lady has participated in the initiative.   “HopeLine from Verizon is an incredible …

INDIANAPOLIS – Drew Anderson, communications director for the Indiana Democratic Party, released the following statement after Todd Young and Marlin Stutzman, candidates for United States Senate, voted for a federal government shutdown. “Todd Young and Marlin Stutzman failed everyday Hoosiers today when they chose to put their ideology – an …

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 …

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 …

Indianapolis – Governor Pence today commended the announcement of the 10 schools in Indiana that have received the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the United States Department of Education.  “Congratulations to the 10 Indiana schools that have been recognized for their exemplary work and innovation over the past …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today delivered his twenty-second “Waste of the Week” speech and highlighted the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The NTIS is an agency within the United States Department of Commerce that was created during the Truman Administration …