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USDA seeks public comment on petition to deregulate African marigold engineered to produce red flowers
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on a petition to deregulate African marigold developed…
USDA seeks public comment on petition to deregulate early juvenile blooming and near-continuous blooming apple developed using genetic engineering
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on a petition to deregulate an apple developed using…
West Lafayette scientist Gebisa Ejeta named to National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University’s own Gebisa Ejeta, a world-renowned plant geneticist, has been selected as one of 15 innovation pioneers for the National Inventors…
Trooper injured during early Monday morning pursuit
LAKE COUNTY – On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Jace Haddon responded to assist the Lake County Sheriff’s Department…
Senator Banks speaks on Senate floor about deadly Jay County car crash, dangers of illegal immigrants driving on Indiana roads
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about the four Indiana men who were killed in a fatal car crash caused…
Elkhart couple arrested after Indiana State Police drug investigation
ELKHART CO. – An Indiana State Police investigation into dealing fentanyl resulted in the arrest of an Elkhart couple today. This investigation began in early…
Record number of Dems running for Indiana House and Senate
INDIANAPOLIS – Candidate filing for the 2026 May Indiana Primary Election closed on Friday, and Indiana Democrats are running in a record number of State House…
Indiana State Police requested to investigate death at Noble County Jail
ALBION – The Noble County Sheriff’s Department has requested that the Indiana State Police investigate a death that occurred at the Noble County Jail over…
Vietnam Veterans of America to hold veterans benefit luncheon on Feb. 21st
LAWRENCE – Vietnam Veterans of America Sammy L Davis Chapter 295 will host a luncheon for veterans and their families, noon Saturday, February 21, in…
Banks delivers key Indiana wins in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after helping secure key legislative priorities in the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act….
