INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2019) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs kicked off a series of six regional conferences in Madison, Ind. “By encouraging communities to join their neighboring regions, we are furthering the message that working collaboratively is the best practice …
Read More »Failure to Wear a Seatbelt Sends One to Jail
Vigo County – At approximately 5:50 p.m., on May 7, 2019, Trooper Stump was patrolling near 1st Street and Canal Street when he stopped a Chrysler minivan for failing to wear a seat belt. The driver was identified as Kenneth A. Calvert, 36, of Terre Haute. A driver’s license check …
Read More »Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Child Safety Account Program
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), introduced legislation that would establish a Child Safety Account (CSA) program for students facing safety issues at school. These accounts could be used for alternative education options so that no student would be forced to attend school in an unsafe environment. While the federal government …
Read More »Switzerland-Based AgTech Company to Plant First US Production in Indiana
RUSHVILLE, Ind. (May 6, 2019) – Cormo USA Inc., which utilizes technology to turn corn field waste into sustainable products, announced plans today to establish operations in Rushville, creating up to 250 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2023. “Indiana’s economy is increasingly global, and we are excited to …
Read More »Delphi Double Homicide Investigation Tip Information
Delphi-Since the news briefing on April 22, 2019, the Multi-Agency Task Force has received over 2,200 emails, 400 calls and an additional 135 calls and or walk-ins to local police departments and state police posts around the state. The total amount since the inception of the email and tip line …
Read More »Indiana GOP Chairman Mourns the Loss of American Statesman Richard Lugar Transformative Leader Leaves Immeasurable Impact on City, State, Nation & Globe
INDIANAPOLIS – Today following the passing of former U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement:“Today as Hoosiers and Americans, we mourn the loss of Richard Lugar, the ultimate statesman who leaves an immeasurable impact on the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, …
Read More »Rep. Jim Banks Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), along with Reps. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) and Mike Bost (R-IL), introduced H.R. 2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of …
Read More »#HoosIN for Visit Indiana Week? 300+ reasons to visit the Hoosier State
INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2019) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development are celebrating Visit Indiana Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week on May 5 through May 11, 2019. “Tourism makes a significant contribution to Indiana’s quality of life and fiscal well-being. As I have traveled across our …
Read More »Memorial Service for Sen. Birch Bayh to be Held May 1st
INDIANAPOLIS – A memorial service honoring the life and career of Indiana’s former U.S. Senator and House Speaker Birch Bayh (1928-2019) will be held at noon Wednesday, May 1, in the South Atrium of the Statehouse. Among those remembering Senator Bayh’s accomplishments will be Governor Eric J. Holcomb, House Speaker …
Read More »The NRA Foundation Awards $1,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry
(Indiana) –– The NRA Foundation recently awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant to be used to serve Indiana residents. These funds will help Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry pay processing fees for large game and livestock donations within Indiana. The processed meat will then be given to area hunger-relief agencies. …
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