Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marte responds to Senate Bill 285

MONROE COUNTY – After requests from the public for a response regarding Senate Bill 285, Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marte issued the following statement: “The…

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The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Mar. 10, see the agenda here

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on March 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement on Governor Mike Braun signing FAIRNESS Act into law

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement: “This new law makes it easier for local law enforcement to do the right…

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Houchin, Fong, and Obernolte introduce Dalilah Law to remove illegal truck drivers from U.S. roads

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09), alongside Representatives Vince Fong (CA-20) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23), recently introduced H.R. 7793, the Dalilah Law, legislation that would…

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Orleans native sworn in as newest deputy marshal

ORLEANS — The Orleans Police Department officially expanded its ranks Wednesday morning as a local native was sworn in to serve his hometown. Deputy Marshal…

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Marion County judicial interview schedule

INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, March 13, the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will conduct interviews of sixteen incumbent trial court judges seeking retention. Indiana Code section 33-33-49-13.8…

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APHIS invites public comment on petition to deregulate corn variety developed using genetic engineering

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to comment on a petition from Pioneer…

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Slam the Scam: Social Security Administration and Office of the Inspector General partnering to fight back against Social Security imposter scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering to fight back against Social Security imposter…

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“Susan’s Law” signed: Indiana to require notify police and victims before release of violent felons

INDIANA — In a major move for victims’ rights and public safety, Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1250 into law this week, establishing strict…

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Indiana earns top credit rating from major agency

INDIANA – Indiana has earned a ‘AAA’ credit rating from major credit-rating agency, Fitch Ratings, for the 17th year in a row. The ‘AAA’ credit…

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