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Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE  — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help…

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Online Shopping this Holiday Season? Be Sure to Stay Safe

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to encourage online shoppers to be extra vigilant to protect their important financial data. The…

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Health officials offer tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

INDIANAPOLIS—The arrival of Thanksgiving brings about plenty of family, friends, festivities and food, but extra pounds don’t have to be part of your annual traditions. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is offering Hoosiers tips on how to enjoy…

Results of the 2019 Make Good Decisions Campaign announced

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – State officials have announced the results of the 2019 Make Good Decisions Social Media Campaign. With the theme, #KnowEnough, the ad campaign was designed to inform Hoosier college students about Indiana’s existing Lifeline Law, which prohibits criminal…

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General Assembly kicks off 2020 session

STATEHOUSE  — State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This…

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Grants available to support rural energy innovation

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Office of Energy Development, in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, announced Nov. 15 that matching grants are available to rural communities seeking to improve energy efficiency. “Energy infrastructure and planning are vital to our…

Newly Appointed State Fire Marshal Stephen Cox Sworn-In

Stephen Cox was sworn-in as the new Indiana State Fire Marshal today among a group of firefighting leadership from around the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony was held at the Brownsburg Fire Territory Training Facility and was attended by firefighters…

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September Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The monthly unemployment…

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Donato elected District 18 State Senator

At a caucus held Monday, Sept. 9 in Peru, Stacey Donato was selected by Republican precinct committee members from District 18 to fill the remainder of former State Senator Randy Head’s term. Votes were cast by secret ballot, with a…

Senate District 18 Caucus Candidates Set

INDIANAPOLIS – The final roster of candidates vying to fill the remainder of former State Senator Randy Head’s term has been set. The caucus will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Miami County 4-H Community Building…

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