INDIANAPOLIS (August 16, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced that he has selected S. Chandler Lighty to be the new executive director of the Indiana Archives and Records Administration. Lighty will begin his new position on August 27. Since February 2016, Lighty has served as the Director of the …
Read More »Donnelly, Group of Senators Urge Administration Not to Abandon Financial Protections for Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, helped lead 48 other Senators in urging the Administration in a letter not to abandon its duty to protect our servicemembers and …
Read More »Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announces new Director of Broadband Opportunities
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Scott Rudd will serve as the state’s new director of broadband opportunities, effective Aug. 20, 2018. Rudd most recently operated as the town manager and economic development director for the town of Nashville, Ind. There he oversaw seven town commissions, three …
Read More »Lt. Governor Crouch hosts first-ever Diversity in Agriculture Day
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch gathered partners from various state and federal offices, private businesses and local universities to speak with students from two Indiana high schools on the importance of diversity in agriculture. Indiana Public School Arsenal Tech’s STAR Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson Enters Multi-State Settlement with LPL Financial LLC, Involving Sales of Unregistered, Non-Exempt Securities
INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2018) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today announced she has agreed to a settlement with LPL Financial LLC to repurchase certain securities sold to investors since October 2006 and to pay a civil penalty of $499,000. “This settlement sends a strong message that states hold …
Read More »Donnelly-Supported National Defense Bill Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. – President Trump today signed the bipartisan national defense bill into law, including a number of provisions benefiting Indiana. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped negotiate and advance this legislation in the Senate Armed Services Committee, helped pass the bill in the full Senate, and was among the Senators …
Read More »Holcomb shares school safety report, recommendations & next steps
INDIANAPOLIS (August 10, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today released the report detailing the school safety recommendations compiled by a working group formed by Indiana Department of Homeland Security Director Bryan Langley, in conjunction with David Woodward, the Indiana Department of Education’s Director of School Building Physical Security and …
Read More »JAG Indiana expanding, plans to add 250 more programs
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 9, 2018) – Indiana’s award-winning Jobs for America’s Graduates program, which helps high school students achieve success through graduation, will be expanding in the upcoming school year as part of Governor Eric Holcomb’s goal to add 250 more programs throughout the state. In Indiana, between 8,000 to 10,000 high …
Read More »Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Indiana State Department of Health name new chief medical officers
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) reinforced their commitment to improve the overall health and wellness of Hoosiers by announcing new chief medical officers for each agency. Daniel Rusyniak, M.D., M.P.H., is FSSA’s new chief medical officer and Melissa Collier, M.D, …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “City Center Marquee” Project
INDIANAPOLIS – Residents and visitors to downtown Rushville will soon see a bright new marquee sign outside the soon-to-open City Center, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. …
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