Indiana Broadband Office announces $620,000 investment to connect rural communities

INDIANA– The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) announced today the 16th round of awards through the Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP), totaling $620,503 in new investment to…

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Indiana House passes 5-year extension for syringe exchange programs

INDIANA— Legislation to extend Indiana’s syringe exchange programs for another five years cleared the Indiana House on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The 70-22 vote moves…

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USDA $263 Million food purchase to support U.S. producers and strengthen America’s food supply

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in…

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Road weight restrictions shift across Southern Indiana as thaw cycle continues

INDIANA — A shifting landscape of road weight restrictions is currently in effect across Southern Indiana as local highway departments move to protect infrastructure from…

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Indiana leaders unveil historic deal to build world-class stadium for the Chicago Bears

HAMMOND — In a move that could permanently alter the landscape of the NFL, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and top state legislative leaders announced a…

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Senator Banks visits Purdue with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

WEST LAFAYETTE  – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and National Institute of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya visited with Purdue University’s Office of Research…

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Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America to host two-night candidate forum

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has announced a comprehensive two-night 2026 Candidate Forum. The event will feature 10 candidates across four…

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Senator Banks to deliver remarks at Munitions Campus groundbreaking ceremony

ODON – Tomorrow, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) will deliver remarks at the Munitions Campus groundbreaking Ceremony near Naval Weapons Station Crane, at Crane Westgate Academy Event Center in Odon The…

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Senator Banks urges administration to investigate foreign influence behind anti-ICE activism

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.)sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging a formal investigation into potential foreign influence and coordination behind a…

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Gov. Mike Braun shows appreciation for Indiana National Guard stationed in Washington D.C.

INDIANA – Today, Governor Mike Braun showed his appreciation for the Indiana National Guard soldiers stationed in Washington, D.C., with a visit and fresh doughnuts.  “The Indiana…

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