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SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Attorney General Curtis Hill today warned Hoosiers and visitors in Indiana to be on the lookout for scams targeting house rentals this Memorial Day Weekend and during the…

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development  are celebrating Visit Indiana Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week on May 5 through May 11, 2019. Over 300 businesses and attractions around Indiana are offering discounted or…

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that Indiana this year has received more than $136 million from tobacco product manufacturers under the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). Reached in 1998, the MSA imposes prohibitions or restrictions on tobacco advertising, marketing and…

As the calendar turns and the weather continues to warm, Indiana state parks are ready for your return with Welcome Back Weekend, May 4-5. There will be a host of activities to encourage families to get outdoors and receive a…

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…