Banks introduces amendment protecting female athletes

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) offered an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act alongside Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) that would prevent the legislation from preempting state…

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First Lady Maureen Braun to host Special Storytime at the Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS — First Lady Maureen Braun and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana are inviting families to hop aboard for a special storytime event at…

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College Move-In tips for first-time students: A checklist for a smooth start

INDIANA — As colleges and universities across the country welcome students for the fall semester, thousands of incoming freshmen are preparing for one of life’s…

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Senators Banks, Warner introduce bill to eliminate medical errors and reduce healthcare costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Patient Matching in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve patient identification and…

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Pet experts issue warning over hazardous barbecue foods this grilling season

INDIANA – As families fire up the grill for backyard cookouts and outdoor gatherings as the Labor Day holiday approaches, pet experts and veterinary organizations…

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Bedford Community Band to wrap up summer season with free performance at Thornton Park

BEDFORD — Music lovers in Lawrence County are invited to enjoy one final outdoor performance of the summer as the Bedford Community Band hosts its…

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Indiana State Police partnering with federal authorities in multi-state “Operation Highway Shield” commercial vehicle safety sweep

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the Department…

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Secretary Rollins proclaims National Farmers Market Week; Calls on Americans to support local farmers and ranchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a proclamation (PDF, 365 KB) recognizing National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2026, calling on Americans…

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Indiana State Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on the Indiana Toll Road

PORTER COUNTY – Troopers with the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post are investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred near mile marker…

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Senators Banks, Booker introduce Prescription Information Modernization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ This week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the bipartisan Prescription Information Modernization Act to allow drug manufacturers to distribute prescribing information electronically while preserving the…

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