Category Government

Community, Government, State

Head selected to serve on CSG task force

STATEHOUSE – The Council of State Governments (CSG), a nonpartisan, region-based forum that helps state officials shape public policy, recently selected State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to serve as a two-year appointee on the CSG Healthy States: What Works National…

April 1, 2019

Community, Government, State

Legislation to address school bus safety issues passes House

A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana recently passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Senate Bill 2 would: Increase the penalties for drivers who violate school bus stop…

March 26, 2019

Community, Government, State

Gov. Holcomb announces more Hoosiers skilling up beyond high school

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will attend his first meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board in Washington D.C. today where he will share that more Hoosiers are achieving education and training beyond high school due in part…

March 6, 2019

Community, Government, State

2019 Governor’s Fellowship Applications Closing Soon

INDIANAPOLIS – College graduates have just over a month to apply for the 2019-2020 Governor’s Fellowship. Applications will be accepted through March 31. The Governor’s Fellowship is a highly selective program that provides a unique look at Indiana state government by…

February 26, 2019

Community, Government

Indiana Dunes becomes Indiana’s 1st, nation’s 61st National Park

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.-1) and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.-2), to announce that the 61st National Park in the United States and the first National Park for the state of Indiana is the…

February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Espinoza appointed to Logansport plan commission

The community relations director for Tyson Foods will be sworn in as the newest member of a city body. Victor Espinoza has been appointed to a slot on the Logansport Planning Commission. He replaces Sunday Htoo who resigned last month.…

February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Young and Coons applaud Senate passage of National FFA Week Resolution

WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution Thursday introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of over 40 additional Senators, to mark February 16-23, 2019 as National FFA Week. In…

February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Young, Cantwell introduce bill to improve Medicare coverage for people living with lymphedema

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and 28 colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to improve Medicare coverage for lymphedema patients. The Lymphedema Treatment Act would increase and improve care for Medicare beneficiaries with lymphedema by requiring Medicare…

February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Braun unveils website & office locations

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Mike Braun unveiled his full official website, www.braun.senate.gov, along with announcing details regarding regional offices located in Fort Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, South Bend and Washington D.C. Through the website, Hoosiers will be able to send Senator…

February 13, 2019

Community, Government

Senators Mike Braun, Rick Scott introduce legislation to end taxpayer-funded Congressional pensions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While Congress remains stuck in gridlock and edges closer to the February 15th deadline for funding the government while securing our border, today U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced legislation through the End Pensions…

February 13, 2019

Community, Education, Government, State

Gov. Holcomb Announces Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission Members

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – on Tuesday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the volunteer citizen members of the Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission as a part of his effort to make teacher pay competitive with surrounding states. The commission has been…

February 13, 2019

Community, Government

Senate Passes Young’s Bill to Extend Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded the Senate’s passage of his Eastern Legacy Extension Act, which cleared the Senate as part of the Natural Resources Management Act, a bipartisan package of land bills. Senator Young’s legislation would extend…

February 13, 2019

Community, Government, State

Manning sworn in as new state representative for House District 23

STATEHOUSE – Ethan Manning of Denver took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 23. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during…

November 20, 2018

Community, Government, State

General Assembly kicks off 2019 session

STATEHOUSE— State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 121st Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day is made up of the swearing in of new and returning…

November 20, 2018

Community, Government

Increase in income tax rate will fund expansion of Cass County jail

Cass County residents will see their income tax rate increase by .1 percent to fund an expansion of the Cass County Jail. According to Ordinance 2018-09, it would become effective Jan. 1, 2019. The Cass County Council held a special…

October 31, 2018

Community, Government, State

Cass County lawmakers: Deadline approaching for House internship positions

STATEHOUSE – College students and recent graduates seeking an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives must submit their applications before the Oct. 31 deadline, according to area lawmakers. House internships are paid positions during the legislative session lasting from…

October 25, 2018

Community, Elections, Government

Public question regarding Indiana constitution on ballot for 2018 general election

Indiana voters will see a public question on the ballot when they head to the polls to cast their votes in the Nov. 6 general election. The question reads as follows: PUBLIC QUESTION #1 “Shall Article 10, Section 5 of…

October 22, 2018

Community, Government, State

Indiana attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to affirm constitutionality of Indiana abortion provisions

On Saturday, Attorney General Curtis Hill asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower court’s decision declaring unconstitutional certain provisions of Indiana law regarding abortion and the disposal of fetal remains. Signed into law in March of…

October 14, 2018

Elections, Government

Candidates for the 2018 General Election in Cass County, Indiana

The following names will appear on the ballot for the November 6, 2018 General Election in Cass County, Indiana. * Find polling locations here. U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R) Joe Donnelly (D) Lucy M. Brenton (L) Secretary of State Connie…

September 18, 2018

Community, Elections, Government

Voting Hours and Locations for 2018 General Election in Cass County, Indiana

The postcard above has been mailed to registered Cass County voters. Be ready to vote! Confirm your voter registration status OR register to vote on or before October 9, 2018 by visiting indianavoters.com or call 574-753-7870. EARLY VOTING AT THE…

September 18, 2018