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October, 2015

• 1 October

  Donnelly: Suicide Prevention Month a Reminder While Progress Has Been Made More Must Be Done to Address Military Suicide Scourge

  Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month. Donnelly said, “We still have a lot of work to do to address the scourge of military suicide, and we must continue to work nonstop to ensure our servicemembers receive the care and …

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• 1 October

  Indiana Invests All $897 Million in Federal Highway Funds

  As the federal government prepares to close the books on its fiscal year Sept. 30, the Indiana Department of Transportation announces it has invested all $897,920,888.32 in federal highway funds available to Indiana. Funds not assigned to projects by the end of September each year are sent back to Washington, …

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• 1 October

  Tech, Logistics Firms Adding 150+ Jobs Across Central Indiana

  INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2015) – Four companies announced plans today to expand their Central Indiana operations, creating more than 150 jobs in Hamilton, Marion and Tippecanoe counties. “Today, more Hoosiers are working than at any time in the state’s history,” said Jim Schellinger, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. …

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September, 2015

• 28 September

  Food Safety a Top Priority for Local Public Health Officials

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Food safety is a top priority for public health officials at the Hendricks County Health Department, and they want to remind residents how to prevent foodborne illness at home during National Food Safety Education Month. “Our staff works daily to prevent foodborne illness and make sure …

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• 28 September

  Six Counties Including Hendricks Change Local Income Tax Rates

  INDIANAPOLIS (September 28, 2015) — Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties have changed their county income tax rates. These changes take effect on Oct. 1, 2015. The changes for Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties are as follows: Blackford – The resident rate has increased from …

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• 28 September

  Indiana Democrats say Governor Pence Resorts to Playing Blame Game Rather than Admitting Fault to INDOT Controversy

  INDIANAPOLIS – As Indiana’s D+ rated infrastructure system continues to crack and crumble, Governor Mike Pence has decided it’s best to play the blame game. He is placing blame on the hardworking contractors who help pave our roads rather than admitting his administration has been late to the game on solving …

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• 28 September

  Indiana’s Dual Credit Advisory Council will convene on dual credit teacher preparation

  In response to concerns expressed by education leaders across the state regarding new requirements affecting Indiana’s dual credit teachers, the Indiana Dual Credit Advisory Council will convene to examine the issue and determine possible next steps. The council will be co-chaired by Indiana’s Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers and …

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• 28 September

  Rokita statement on Pope Francis's historic visit

  Washington, D.C. – Rep. Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after participating in Pope Francis’s joint meeting with Congress today. “The Pope’s message inspires me to help continue leading a thoughtful conversation on a few of the Judeo-Christian characteristics of our collective moral code.   “Serving others is a major aspect of our …

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• 28 September

  Brownsburg Business Opens New Zionsville Branch Office

  (ZIONSVILLE, IN.) – The Payroll Department Inc. had been in operation since 1990. It started on Main Street in Brownsburg by Teresa Ray as more or less a part time business. It didn’t take long for it to become a full time business as word spread. Over the years, businesses …

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• 28 September

  Indiana single-family building permits up 2 percent in August

  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Single-family building permits in Indiana increased 2 percent in August over the previous month while numbers decreased 4 percent in August compared to the same time last year according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  In …

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• 28 September

  Trade Adjustment Assistance Benefits Expanded for Hoosiers

  INDIANAPOLIS (September 28, 2015) – Due to recent changes in federal law, current and former employees of businesses that have been certified by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) as Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) eligible, may be entitled to additional federal benefits. Individuals who are not currently in contact …

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• 28 September

  HCCF Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund Cycle Closes Wednesday

  There are just a few days left to apply for the 2015 Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund grant cycle. This cycle will close this Wednesday, September 30th at midnight. All grant applications must be submitted online. Grant monies awarded must be used within one year of the grant date. Guidelines and …

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• 28 September

  Coats: Status Quo is Unacceptable, Will Oppose Short-Term Funding Bill

  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, today released the following statement regarding tonight’s Senate vote on a bill that would fund the federal government through December 11: “In 2010, I asked Hoosiers to send me back to the Senate to focus on …

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• 28 September

  Bicentennial Trail declared an Indiana Legacy Project

  HENDRICKS COUNTY – The aptly-named Bicentennial Trail connecting the Avon and Brownsburg trail systems was selected as a Legacy Project by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. It was one of 80 projects around the state recently approved as Legacy Projects honoring the state’s 200 years of history and leaving a legacy for …

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• 28 September

  Hendricks County Bundle 'em Up Coat Drive now underway

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