WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Indianapolis, IN - On May 23 - 26, Assistant Secretary Mary Ellen Callahan, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), visited Indianapolis Motor Speedway to learn about the safety and security measures in preparation for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, with an estimated daily attendance of up to 350,000 p  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced the 32 winners of the Clearinghouse Awards, recognizing best practices in election administration. Also known as the "Clearies," the awards program celebrates the hard work of election offices across the country for programs that took place in 2023. Winning jurisdictions range from counties with 25,000 registered voters t  more

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Indiana, May 30 -- The U.S. Air Force's 434th Air Refueling Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Elise Faurote The 434th Air Refueling Wing is preparing to say farewell to its current command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Jensenius, as he transitions to his new role as the command chief for the 22nd Air Force. Since his arrival to the Hoosier Wing in November 2022, Jensenius has been the primary adviser to the commander and has helped tackle numerous dec  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Hendricks County lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences,   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. Borders said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learn  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Montgomery County lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experience  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Shenandoah Middle School science teacher Bill Gast in recognition of his outstanding involvement in the community. "Bill's dedication and commitment to his students and their futures are truly remarkable," Criswell said. "I, along with so many others in our community, am thankful for his many years of self  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Richard Hatchet, 46, of Anderson, has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, distribution of cocaine, distribution of methamphetamine, and carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime. According to court document  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on May 29, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced today that Northampton County has joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a collaborative program launched by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and law enforcement to divert individuals in need to treatment services. Northampton County becomes the 30th county to join LETI as Attorney General Henry continues e  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. View the St. Louis Fed's most recent Beige Book (ht  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 30 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans posted the following Raatz Roundup on May 29, 2024, from State Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond: * * * In 2023, 1 in 5 students were missing foundational reading skills according to Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) data. Tackling this problem was the Indiana Senate's top legislative priority for 2024, reflected in the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 - a comprehensive bill to better identify students struggling to read, give them  more