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INDIANAPOLIS – A memorial service honoring the life and career of Indiana’s former U.S. Senator and House Speaker Birch Bayh (1928-2019) will be held at noon Wednesday, May 1, in the South Atrium of the Statehouse.  Among those remembering Senator…

STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would allow for hemp production in Indiana passed the Senate and House of Representatives on April 24. Senate Enrolled Act 516 would allow those who obtain a license…

STATEHOUSE – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) to increase Indiana police officers and firefighters pension benefits from the 1977 Fund could soon become law. The 1977 Fund was created for eligible police officers, firefighters and their spouses…

STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana passed the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday. Senate Enrolled Act 2, also known as the MAX Strong Act,…

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) recently served on a nationwide advisory panel to help create recommendations on what states should include in their suicide prevention plans through the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC). The panel suggested, among other…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 189 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $115 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community…

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Golden Hoosier award. “Every year, it amazes me how many…

STATEHOUSE – The House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) to increase the police officers and firefighters pension benefits from the 1977 Fund. The 1977 Fund was established for…

A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana today passed the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code by a vote of 9 to 3. Senate Bill 2 would:…

Time is ticking away for Hoosier high school girls to compete against their peers in the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart competition, a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities. Indiana is one of 27…

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

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced the State of Indiana will award $750,000 in grants to support local coalitions across the state in their efforts to combat the drug crisis. “As we continue to attack the drug crisis,…

Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to be skeptical of advertising mailers claiming they have won prizes – especially when “winners” must pick up prizes at car dealerships or other sales-oriented venues. “Typically, the announcement that ‘you’re a winner’…

INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has been informed by the USDA the state must issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month of February on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, rather than the previously-reported date of Saturday,…

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) today announced during a press conference that he filed legislation that would address school bus safety issues in Indiana. The bill would increase the penalty from a Class A infraction to a Class…