Government
Martin County names Emergency Services Building in honor of Cameron ‘Monty’ Wolf
SHOALS — In a surprise ceremony this week, Martin County officials unveiled a lasting tribute to a man who has spent over half a century…
Protecting Childhood Independence
STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) discuss legislation to support childhood independence and allow children to engage in age-appropriate…
Indiana Tax Season is open: Key deadlines for 2026
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have officially opened the gates for the 2026 tax filing season….
Senator Banks urges Trump Administration agencies to reclaim taxpayer benefits distributed to sponsored immigrants
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Trump administration officials urging agencies to recoup millions in taxpayer benefits paid to sponsored immigrants. Read…
NumbersUSA awards Senator Banks a perfect 100% on immigration reduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NumbersUSA ranked Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) with a perfect 100% on its Immigration-Reduction Grade Scale. This score is based on his voting record and…
Indiana’s fiscal discipline delivers $676M surplus, low debt and AAA credit, Comptroller Nieshalla reports
STATEHOUSE – State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla today released the 2025 State of Indiana’s Financial Report, summarizing key findings from the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the official accounting of…
Deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the 2026 primary nomination is Friday, at Noon
LAWRENCE CO. — Lawrence County election officials have issued a final reminder that the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the 2026 primary…
U.S. beef supply crisis deepens as cattle herd hits 75-year low
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American cattle industry has reached a historic inflection point. According to a biannual report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Monroe County Democrats seek delegates and Precinct Chairs for 2026 Convention
BLOOMINGTON — The clock is ticking for Monroe County residents looking to take an active leadership role in the Indiana Democratic Party. The Monroe County…
Senator Banks calls for passage of SAVE America Act
 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), an original cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, released the following statement: Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “If the United States cannot…
