Secretary of State Diego Morales empasizes election legislation and continued partnership at clerk conferences

INDIANA â€“ Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales delivered remarks at the Northern and Southern Indiana Clerks’ Conferences within the past week. Last week, Secretary Morales spoke…

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Banks, Gallego introduce Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Tuesday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act. The bill ensures that 25,000 service members who…

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Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to Speak at Property Tax Rally at the Statehouse on March 17

INDIANAPOLIS—Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has confirmed that he will attend and speak at a Property Tax Rally at the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, March 17,…

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Governor Braun signs executive orders on reducing over-regulation and creating opportunity while protecting our environment

INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun signed two executive orders on environmental policy focused on preserving Indiana’s abundant natural resources while fostering growth.  Executive Order 25-38: Creating…

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Senators Banks, Padilla introduce bipartisan Tyler’s Law to fight fentanyl crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Tuesday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced Tyler’s Law, which directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

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Senator Jim Banks introduces bill to ban pension investments in adversarial countries

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act. The bill prohibits ERISA-covered retirement plans from investing in companies based in…

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U.S. Department of Education announces major workforce reduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, with nearly 50% of its staff being cut. This move comes as…

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Shoals to bridge digital divide with public hotspots

SHOALS – Shoals has secured a $26,500 grant from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) to establish public internet hotspots, addressing the digital divide for underserved residents….

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Senator Banks introduces bill to make workforce development programs more efficient

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…

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Pleasant Run VFD seeks funding for vital safety equipment

LAWRENCE CO.– Volunteer fire departments are the backbone of community safety, protecting 87% of communities nationwide. These dedicated volunteers, representing 65% of the country’s firefighting…

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