Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence kicked off an art exchange between Southside Elementary School in Columbus and Miyoshigaoka Elementary School located in Miyoshi City, Japan, Columbus’ sister-city. “It is an honor and privilege to continue building cultural ties between Indiana and Japan,” said First Lady Karen Pence. “What is …
Read More »Indiana Names Five Spotlight Award Winners at Companies to Watch Ceremony
INDIANAPOLIS – Five Indiana companies were recognized as Companies to Watch Spotlight Award recipients at the eighth annual Companies to Watch ceremony held yesterday in Indianapolis. The accolade, presented by the State of Indiana and the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE) and endorsed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, …
Read More »Indiana Conference for Women Early Bird Registration Deadline 2 Weeks Away
INDIANAPOLIS – Early Bird Registration for the 3rd Annual Indiana Conference for Women ends on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 5pm ET. Tickets can be purchased here. This year’s theme – “Leadership & Mentoring Across the Generations” – aims to engage and inspire attendees as they discover new pathways to …
Read More »New Skill UP Grants to Impact
INDIANAPOLIS (August 27, 2015) – With an estimated one million jobs to fill by 2025, the Hoosier workforce must continue to develop and enhance the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to excel in the jobs of the future. In an effort to meet this challenge, the Indiana Department of Workforce …
Read More »Indiana Gas Price Decrease Among Largest in Nation Since Last Week
Indianapolis, IN – Aug. 25, 2015 – Based on numbers generated through AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, statewide gas prices, by average, have decreased more in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana than in any other state during the last seven days. In fact, Hoosiers are now paying $2.74 for self-serve regular unleaded, a 21-cent drop-off from last week. Gas …
Read More »Coats: Report Suggests Looming Debt Crisis is Anvil Hanging Over Our Economy
WASHINGTON, DC—Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) issued a statement regarding today’s “Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2015 to 2025” by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which estimated that under current law, growth in federal spending will significantly outstrip growth in revenues over the next ten years: …
Read More »State and Local Police Plan for Safety at The Scheid Diesel Extravaganza
Vigo County—One of the Wabash Valley’s premier summer events will occur this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. The Scheid Diesel Extravaganza is well known among diesel truck enthusiasts and is expected to draw a few thousand spectators and hundreds of diesel pickup trucks. The large influx …
Read More »State police seeks public assistance in locating man wanted for child soliciting and child pornography
Tippecanoe County-The Indiana State Police out of the Lafayette Post are requesting assistance from the public in locating a Zachary P. Didier, 25 from the Fort Wayne, IN area. Didier is wanted on two felony warrants for Child Solicitation a Class C Felony and Possession of Child Pornography a Class …
Read More »Governor Pence Names Carol Comer Indiana Department of Environmental Management Commissioner
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced that Carol Comer will serve as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), effective August 28, 2015. Comer currently serves as Chief of Staff at IDEM. This announcement comes after current IDEM Commissioner Tom Easterly announced his retirement in mid-July. “Today …
Read More »Autism Society of Indiana to Participate in Big Give for Autism – Fundraiser Sept. 17th
INDIANAPOLIS – On Thursday, September 17th, the Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) will join with communities across the country for The Big Give for Autism – a 24-hour crowdfunding event celebrating the 50 years of advocacy and leadership by the Autism Society — helping individuals and families impacted by autism, provide options …
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