WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana to resolve Meyer Distributing, Inc.'s alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. Meyer, accused of selling over 600 types of devices that bypass or defeat emission controls on motor vehicles between January 1, 2018, and September 16, 2020, has agreed to pay a $7.4 million civil penalty as part of the settlement. The company   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined his colleagues once again to introduce the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The bill would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home states to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry while abiding by that state's laws. "Personal protection should not end at a state l  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Holcomb applauds historic wins for capital investment, future-focused industries, small businesses and quality of place * * * Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg today highlighted the 2024 economic successes in each focus area of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's (IEDC) strategic vision, concluding   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Zavian I. Kizer, 23 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after he pled guilty to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Kizer was sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by 5 years of supe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following statement on the retirement of Assistant United States Attorney, James M. Warden. "Jim Warden is one of the finest and most dedicated public servants I've had the privilege to know. Throughout his career he has demonstrated tremendous commitment to the protecti  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its Top 10 legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Included on the list are ensuring any property tax reforms don't shift the burden to businesses and addressing barriers to labor force participation while investing in upskilling the workforce. These policy goals align with the organization's latest visioning plan f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Latest Investments Will Lower Costs and Support Jobs in 30 States WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $6 billion in clean energy investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs. Rural electric cooperatives and communities will use the funding to su  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Part of Today's Announcement is Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends  more