Government
Senator Banks delivers remarks at Odon Munitions Campus groundbreaking ceremony
ODON – On Thursday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks at the Munitions Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony near Naval Weapons Station Crane. This event marked the establishment of the new facility,…
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Feb. 24, see the agenda early
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, February 24, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The Agenda for the meeting…
Parks and Recreation awarded grant to address ash tree health and long-term impacts
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has received a $50,000 State Urban Forest Resilience (SUFR) Grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources…
Senator Banks on latest fatal crash caused by an illegal on Indiana roads: “This is a National Crisis”
WEST LAFAYETTE– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement on the February 18th fatal crash that killed 64-year-old Terry Schultz at the intersection of U.S. 36…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
