State News

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention (Task Force), an effort by his Administration to combat drug abuse in Indiana.  “We’ve created the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention because it is time to take …

On August 22, 2015 Indiana State Police investigators arrested Carnelle Dewayne Rutledge on charges filed in Marion County for Corrupt Business Influence, a Class C Felony and Theft, a Class C Felony. Rutledge is accused of defrauding an Indianapolis woman out of more than $128,000 after meeting her on an …

Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in advance of hosting a roundtable discussion Wednesday in Indianapolis with Congresswoman Susan Brooks, and after Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced Tuesday he is forming a task force to address drug abuse in Indiana.  Donnelly said, “I am pleased …

Indianapolis, Ind. – Former U.S. Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Sam Nunn (D-GA) urged Congress to support the proposed Iran nuclear agreement, writing in an op-ed published this week in Politico, “Although there are no absolute guarantees, nor can there be in diplomatic accords, our bottom line is that the …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 1, 2015) – Seven regions across the state have submitted formal applications for the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative (HB 1403), which will be eligible for review by the Strategic Review Committee for state matching funds. Together, these plans total more than $3.78 billion in investments for more than 400 cultural and …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 2, 2015) – There will be a temporary outage of the Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 11:00 p.m. [EDT], as the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) moves its business from JPMorgan Chase to Xerox. Hoosier Works is the …