The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is kicking off the state’s annual “College GO!” campaign this month with a new-and-improved resource to guide Hoosier families through every step of the college and career planning process. The new Learn More Indiana website (LearnMoreIndiana.org) includes practical college- and career-readiness activities, tools to …
Read More »Ricker's and The Path Home Welcomes Wounded Warrior to New Home
ANDERSON, In – Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM, Ricker’s and The Path Home will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome local disabled veteran, Tim Senkowski, and his family to their new home in Anderson, Indiana. The Path Home, a non-for-profit organization that helps veterans and their families, began …
Read More »State Senator Mike Delph Declines to Enter 2016 U.S. Senate race
It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Indiana State Senate District 29. With the unexpected retirement announcement of United States Senator Dan Coats taking place during a very busy 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly, my attention was rightfully focused on serving my constituents …
Read More »Indiana Tax Amnesty 2015 Begins Today
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 15, 2015) – The Indiana Department of Revenue today launched Tax Amnesty 2015, a limited-time opportunity for both individual and business taxpayers to pay past-due taxes free of penalty, interest and collection fees. The program runs through Nov. 16, 2015. Existing tax liabilities for all tax types managed …
Read More »"Kids Can't Wait" conference for child advocates
The 19th annual Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate (GAL/CASA) conference will be held on Saturday, September 19 at the Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis. The conference provides volunteers with specialized training to assist them in their advocacy for abused and neglected children. The Supreme Court will recognize …
Read More »Miller: Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Internships
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2015) — State Sen. Pete Miller (R-Brownsburg) announced the Indiana Senate Republicans are offering paid internship opportunities in the Senate’s legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2016 session of the General Assembly. Qualified candidates must be college students, recent graduates, or enrolled in …
Read More »Coats: Allow Up-or-Down Vote on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement calling on Senate Democrats to allow an up-or-down vote on the resolution of disapproval on President Obama’s Iran deal: “If President Obama’s Iran deal is as good as its supporters claim it is, why are Senate Democrats unwilling …
Read More »Rokita Statement on House v. Burwell Ruling
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Rokita (IN-04) released the following statement after a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, ruled that the House of Representatives has standing to challenge one of President Obama’s unilateral changes to ObamaCare. “Time after time, the Obama Administration proves …
Read More »Hoosier National Forest Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass
Bedford, IN – September 11, 2015. The Hoosier National Forest is proud to help launch the Every Kid in a Park program, as part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them. Starting September …
Read More »FEMA Denies Indiana’s Assistance Request; Governor Directs Homeland Security to Appeal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for federal assistance for government and certain non-profit organizations in 19 counties for severe storms and flooding June 7 to July 29, 2015. Governor Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal. “Our local governments …
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