State and National News
24
Jan
Rokita Announces Victory Over Government Overreach And Climate Extremism As EPA Shuts Down Electric-Vehicle Mandate
24 Jan 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that Indiana and 23 other states have won a battle against a California effort to impose a radical climate agenda on ALL states by requiring trucking companies operating in California to use electric vehicles in their fleets.
Following pressure applied by Attorney General R ...
ISP Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Results
23 Jan 2025
The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for the CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, which took place from January 13 - 17. This initiative seeks to empower commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officials, and the genera ...
SHOCKER: Rokita Wins Electrical Conditions Lawsuit Against Landlord
23 Jan 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita won a lawsuit on behalf of Hoosiers in the Northern Indiana town of Plymouth who were subjected to roof leaks, black mold, and unsafe electrical conditions at The Pointe Apartments on Kingston Road. One tenant reported they were literally shocked in their own shower last summer as a result of extremel ...
Update: Latest Detection Of Pathogenic Avian Influenza
22 Jan 2025
HPAI Situation Update # 30January 22, 2025
Response to
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
(22 January 2025)
LATEST DETECTION
County & Flock #: Allen 05Flock Size: 26,066Type of Operation: Commercial Eg ...
Interesting Facts About Winter
22 Jan 2025
Explore these cold, hard facts about wintertime.
The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. For people residing in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, heralds the official arrival of winter (the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice is on Sunday, June 20).
Though it's common to think of the winter sols ...
22
Jan
Pharmaceutical Companies Spike EpiPen Prices 600% While Allegedly Deceiving Hoosier Consumers
22 Jan 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sues pharmaceutical companies over anticompetitive acts related to EpiPen
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mylan and Pfizer have conspired to increase EpiPen’s price by more than 600% in order to continue to profit from EpiPen prescriptions and prevent other s ...
Notable Events in the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
20 Jan 2025
Few individuals in American history have made an impact as sizable as Martin Luther King, Jr. King wore many hats throughout his tragically short life, from minister to activist to scholar, leaving behind a legacy that is worthy of celebration.
Though King was assassinated before he even reached his fortieth birthday, his life was ...
18
Jan
IDEM Accepting Applications and Nominations for the 2025 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence
18 Jan 2025
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 32nd year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental benefits.Presented annually since 1994 ...
Two Distinguished Members of Rokita’s Team Receive State’s Top Award
17 Jan 2025
Chief Deputy Attorney General Lori Torres and Chief Counsel of Litigation Patricia Erdmann recently received the Sagamore of the Wabash award from Gov. Eric Holcomb for their longstanding devotion to serving Hoosiers, Attorney General Todd Rokita has announced.
“Lori and Patricia have dedicated a large part of their professional care ...
Events To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
14 Jan 2025
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and partners will host the 34th Annual State of Indiana Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration in honor of Dr. King. Speakers will include ICRC Executive Director Gregory L. Wilson, IBE’s President and CEO Alice Watson, President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Eric Johnson, and Shon ...
Anthony Scott Appointed to Serve as the 21st Superintendent of the Indiana State Police
14 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun has appointed Captain Anthony M. Scott to serve as the 21st Superintendent of the Indiana State Police. Superintendent Scott was born and raised in Rush County, Indiana. After graduating from Rushville High School in 1992, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Cumberland College and ...
Christopher Hill Appointed to Serve as Assistant Superintendent of the Indiana State Police
14 Jan 2025
Indiana State Police Lieutenant Christopher L. Hill has been promoted to the rank of Colonel and will serve as the Indiana State Police Assistant Superintendent. Hill was born and raised in Madison, Indiana. After graduating from Shawe Memorial High School in 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice fro ...
ISP Superintendent Doug Carter Retires Following Career Spanning Nearly Four Decades
14 Jan 2025
Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter has retired following a career in law enforcement which spanned nearly 40 years. He was born and raised in Laporte, Indiana, and after graduating from LaPorte High School in 1980, he went on to attend Ball State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree w ...
AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19
14 Jan 2025
With Indianapolis set to once again be on display for a global audience July 18 and July 19 when it hosts the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the list of key leaders responsible for making it happen, and the much-anticipated event logos were formally unveiled today.
“Fans are in for a jampacked, star-studded w ...
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce The Laken Riley Act
08 Jan 2025
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and all Senate Republicans in reintroducing the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday, is expected to be considered later this week in the Senate.
The legislation would require U.S. ...
NSA Crane Cmdr. Martinez Delivers State of the Installation Address
02 Jan 2025
ODON – One team, one fight, one community. A unifying message of collaboration and shared commitment between the Naval Support Activity Crane installation and the counties surrounding the base was a common theme at the Crane Regional Defense Group’s State of the Installation Dec. 11 at WestGate Academy.
Cmdr. Luis Martinez delivered the St ...
Year End Issue, The WW1 Dispatch
31 Dec 2024
December 2024
The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act Becomes Law. Thanks For Your Help!
The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act passed this month as Section 5703 of H.R.5009, the "Servicememb ...
Cover Crop Premium Discount Program Available To Hoosier Farmers
31 Dec 2024
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency have joined forces to implement the Cover Crop Premium Discount Program for the fifth year in a row.Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, this program will provide farmers with a unique ...
Statewide Silver Alert: Shonda Howard
30 Dec 2024
A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.
The Muncie Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Shonda Howard, a 74 year old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 108 pounds, white hair with hazel eyes, last seen wearing a grey shirt and black pants.
Shonda is missing from Muncie, Indiana which is 63 miles northeast of Indian ...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
30 Dec 2024
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs January 1 through March 31 of each year. During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period:
You can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan.
You can drop your Medicare Advantage Plan.
You can return to Original Medicare.
You can add ...
All Medigap Plans Available Open For Those Under 65 With Medicare
30 Dec 2024
A new bill, SEA 215 was introduced and passed in Indiana in Spring of 2024. Beginning January 1, 2025,there will be guaranteed issue into medigap plans for people under 65. What does this mean? This meansthat after December 31, 2024, any Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap) that is available to those withMedicare will also have to provide tha ...
This School’s Student Population is 230… Plus a Chicken Flock
30 Dec 2024
On a school lunch menu in rural Goshen, Indiana, is pizza, caprese sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs, and tater tot casserole.
It may seem like nothing special (save maybe the Midwestern flare), except it is. Some of those very ingredients are grown and sourced by students just outside the cafeteria walls.
With the help of a USDA g ...
State Park Properties To Offer First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
23 Dec 2024
By Indiana Department Of Natural Resources
Usher in 2025 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks and lakes. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year. They offer a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature, and connect with friends. Find one near yo ...
Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning Director To Step Down
23 Dec 2024
Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz will resign in early 2025 after navigating the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning through a forecast variance that resulted in cost containment strategies, new robust monthly financial reporting, and a more thorough policy review process.
“Few individuals have made such a remarkable impa ...
23
Dec
Federal Agency Touts Attorney General Rokita’s Settlement With Health Care Clearinghouse As National Model
23 Dec 2024
By referring consumers to an Indiana-led multistate settlement, federal officials this month tacitly recognized the excellence of Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team.
In announcing its own settlement Dec. 10 with a Puerto Rico-based health care clearinghouse following a data breach, the U.S. Department of Health and Hum ...
This Week in Indiana History, Dec. 22-28
23 Dec 2024
December 22, 1935 A 22-foot statue of St. Nicholas was completed at Santa Claus, Indiana. The 40-ton statue still stands as a symbol of the festive town.
December 23, 1867 Businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C. J. Walker is born. In Indianapolis, ...
19
Dec
New 2024 Population Estimates Show Nation’s Population Grew by About 1% to 340.1 Million Since 2023
19 Dec 2024
New 2024 Population Estimates Show Nation’s Population Grew by About 1% to 340.1 Million Since 2023
December 19, 2024
Written by:
Kristie Wilder
Following historically low growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population grew substantially by almost 1% since ...
Net International Migration Drives Highest U.S. Population Growth in Decades
19 Dec 2024
The U.S. population grew by nearly 1.0% between 2023 and 2024, according to the new Vintage 2024 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
As the nation’s population surpasses 340 million, this is the fastest annual population growth the nation has seen since 2001 — a notable increase from the record low gr ...
This Week in Indiana History, Dec. 15-21
19 Dec 2024
December 15, 2007 Julia Carson, American politician (Rep Indiana (D) 1997-2007), dies of lung cancer at 69.
December 16, 1908 Harland Sanders was born in a four-room house in Henryville, Indiana. After many jobs, including farmhand, streetcar conductor and fireman, he ...
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