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Gov. Mike Braun takes action to ban street camping; Connect homeless Hoosiers to help
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed SEA 285, legislation establishing a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping on public land while connecting homeless Hoosiers to shelter,…
Cleaning Up Lunch
INDIANA – Recently, while sitting in the cafeteria during fourth, third, and first-grade lunch, I noticed how many children were drinking dye-laden beverages, eating candy…
ISP Trooper Tanner Hurley receives three awards
KNOX COUNTY – Earlier today, April 21, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott presented Trooper Tanner Hurley with the following prestigious awards: Life Award – Trooper Hurley…
Houchin celebrates House passage of Rural Broadband Protection Act, Bill headed to President’s desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today celebrated House passage of S. 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act. Rep. Houchin sponsored the House companion bill, which…
Bloomfield man charged with theft after rental equipment ends up buried in mud
BEDFORD— A Greene County man is facing a felony theft charge in Lawrence County after a rented construction attachment went missing and was allegedly held…
Yellowwood State Forest expands with 122-acre acquisition in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY — Indiana’s natural landscape is growing as state leaders announced Tuesday the acquisition of 122.4 acres in northwest Brown County, officially expanding the…
SIDC Effectiveness Report highlights $113 return for every local dollar invested
BEDFORD — A new effectiveness report from the Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) reveals a staggering return on investment for member counties, showing that for…
ISP Trooper Leah Schnell receives Jasper District Top OWI Award for 2025
JASPER – Earlier today, April 21, 2026, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott presented Trooper Leah Schnell with the Jasper District Top OWI Award for her…
Gov. Mike Braun highlights Indiana’s small businesses, 400+ high-wage jobs, community strength in travel across the state
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week, with stops in Summitville, Greenfield, Rushville, Liberty, Connersville, Terre Haute, Delphi, Huntington, and Aurora to…
Bedford man arrested for domestic battery following dispute over cell phone use
BEDFORD— A Bedford man was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon following a domestic dispute that reportedly escalated into physical violence at a residence on…
