State News

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement on the first day of oral arguments in Texas v. United States, a lawsuit that would, in part, eliminate current health insurance protections for those with pre-existing conditions. Donnelly said, “This misguided lawsuit would put health care coverage for …

Jasper County-An unidentified woman was hit and killed on I-65 south bound at the 204 mile marker (this is one mile south of the Remington exit) at approximately 2:30 a.m., Sunday morning. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicole Maenza revealed a 2007 Mercury Sable, driven by a Rahsul Valentine, 26 of …

The legal challenge to Indiana’s law regarding remote sellers was resolved this week when an order granting voluntary dismissal was entered by the Marion Superior Court. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is set to begin enforcing the state’s economic nexus law on October 1, 2018. That said, any merchant may …

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2018) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting matching grant applications to help grow the Hoosier livestock sector. This funding is available to non-profit organizations, commissions and associations in the following livestock species: cattle, swine, sheep, equine, goats, poultry, camelids, ostriches, cervidae, bison, aquaculture and …

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced that the Federal Communications Commission has awarded more than $29M in funding over the next 10 years to increase broadband speeds for 24,530 locations throughout the state. “Unserved and underserved rural areas in our state need high-speed, reliable Internet in …

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2018) — Individuals incarcerated in Indiana prisons got the rare opportunity to search for employment before their release, by participating in an innovative virtual job fair with six Hoosier employers.  The Hoosier Initiative for Re-entry program, or HIRE, is a program administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development …

(Indiana)  –– Whitetails Unlimited has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $2,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock.  “We are very excited about our “Meat” the Need program, “said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, “and pleased that this Whitetails Unlimited …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped introduce legislation that would overturn the Administration’s recently finalized rule about short-term “junk” insurance plans. These plans continue the Administration’s efforts to undermine health insurance markets and are expected to raise health care costs for Hoosiers, while failing to offer essential coverage …

Vigo County—Last night at approximately 10:24, Indiana State Police Trooper James Crisp stopped a teal 2003 Hyundai passenger car for improper headlights on southbound US 41 (3rd St) near Cherry Street. Immediately noticing enhanced nervousness and other information associated with the occupants, Trooper Crisp requested K-9 assistance from ISP Trooper …

BRAZIL, IND. (Aug. 23, 2018) – Indiana Department of Correction inmates will join ranks with sheriffs and deputies on Monday when they demolish three unsafe and unwanted buildings on the new Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch –making room for cabins, a peace chapel, amphitheater and recreation areas.“Bulldozers and jackhammers will next week …