INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence is dropping his re-election bid in Indiana to become Donald Trump’s running mate.
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb will join the Kosciusko County Republicans for their annual Spring Kosciusko Republican Fish Fry. The event is set for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 East Smith Street, Warsaw. Also in attendance … Read More
INDIANPOLIS — Lt. Governor Ellspermann delivered her letter of resignation to Governor Mike Pence and to the leadership of the General Assembly today. Her resignation will be effective 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 2.
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Responses from the state Republican Chairman Jeff Cardwell, U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and State Senator Jim Banks have been distributed shortly after Gov. Mike Pence’s announcement that Eric J. Holcomb has been chosen as his nominee as the 51st lieutenant governor for the state. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann … Read More
SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA — Several state officials and organizations have issued statements today in response to the confirmed case of high pathogenic avian influenza (H7N8) in a southern Indiana commercial turkey flock. Mike Pence, governor of Indiana, issued the following statement in response to the discovery: “Indiana is one … Read More
WARSAW — Following the House passing The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, many are celebrating what they will believe of huge benefit to those in the medical device industry. The act, titled PATH for short, will suspend the medical device tax and make the Research … Read More
INDIANA — Governor Mike Pence today unveiled the state’s plans to build a new state-of-the-art neuro-diagnostic institute that will provide major advancements to Indiana’s public mental health delivery system. The institute, scheduled to begin serving patients in 2018, will be a key component of the state’s initiative to … Read More
INDIANA — Following Catholic Charities’ decision to settle Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana, Governor Mike Pence’s spokesman Matt Lloyd issued the following statement: “The governor holds Catholic Charities in the highest regard but respectfully disagrees with their decision to place a Syrian refugee family in Indiana … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today penned the following op-ed regarding his decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana:
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INDIANA — Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the perpetrators of the terrorists attacks that took place in Paris on Friday, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement: “In the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris, effective immediately, I am directing all state agencies to … Read More
INDIANA — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission, Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and the Indianapolis Recorder, cordially invite Indiana students, grades nine through 12, to participate in the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … Read More
By STEPHANIE HODGIN Governor’s Office INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after learning Indiana’s National Assessment of Educational Progress results have outpaced the national average at every level. “Every Hoosier should be proud that Indiana’s kids and teachers have once again outperformed their peers in this … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — In a recent letter to members of the Indiana State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Education Glenda Ritz, Governor Mike Pence addressed the issue of recent, lower test scores, citing increased state standards as the culprit. “When states transition to new academic standards and a … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined 0.1 percent again last month and now stands at 4.5 percent. September marked the lowest rate of unemployment in the Hoosier State since July 2007. Additionally, Indiana’s labor force made further gains last month and continues to be a Midwest leader, … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. One local man was included in the aforementioned appointments. William E. Kovach, Kosciusko County, was recommended by Jackie Dowd to be reappointed to the Regional Works Council. Kovach was reappointed to Region 2 to serve … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — In light of the recent tragedy in Oregon and the continuing safety threat across the country, Governor Mike Pence has directed that an additional $3.5 million be added to the Secured School Safety Grant Program, increasing the funding available for the current year to more than $9 million.
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