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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…

INDIANAPOLIS — Effective January 1, 2019, eight Indiana county income tax rates will increase. The eight counties and new rates are as follows: Carroll County: 2.2733%, increased from 2.0733% Cass County: 2.6%, increased from 2.5% Dearborn County: 1.2%, increased from…

STATEHOUSE – Local lawmakers encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. “The page program gives students the chance to learn about our state government…

INDIANAPOLIS  – Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of a second consecutive, record-breaking year for economic development with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 320 commitments from companies across the country and around the world to locate…

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2018) – The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that applications will be accepted through March 31 for the 2019-2020 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various…