Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus

Joined: February 15, 2015
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Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Statehouse Democrats team up to kick off joint, bicameral agenda for 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Jan. 11, House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) and Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) kicked off a joint Statehouse Democrat effort to deliver real results for the problems Hoosiers are facing. Statehouse Democrats’ five-point agenda…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

House Speaker releases Indiana House Republicans’ 2024 legislative priorities

STATEHOUSE ― On January 8, House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) formally announced Indiana House Republicans’ top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. Huston said the 70-member caucus will focus on supporting Hoosier taxpayers and students through several key legislative…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Senate Republicans lay out 2024 agenda focused on reading skills, child care access, fiscal responsibility and more

STATEHOUSE – Indiana Senate Republicans today laid out a caucus agenda focused on improving Hoosier students’ reading skills, child care access, protecting patients, fiscal responsibility, government accountability and upgrading water lines to protect Hoosiers’ health. “We are entering a short…

January 11, 2024

Obituaries

Charlotte M. (White) Eaker

Charlotte M. Eaker, 82, of Walton, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home. She was born May 11, 1941, in Bulls Gap, Tennessee to George and Ethel (Roark) White. She married Cledith “Dale” Eaker on…

January 11, 2024

Obituaries

Floyd W. Hartwell, Jr.

Floyd W. Hartwell, Jr., 74 of Logansport passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the St. Vincent’s Hospice Center in Indianapolis. Born on January 30, 1949 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Floyd and Alma (Moffitt)…

January 11, 2024

Obituaries

Margo Anne Marocco

Margo Anne Marocco, 81, of Logansport passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Chase Center. Born on March 23, 1942 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margareth (Oldendorf) Coffman. She was…

January 11, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2023-2024 school year: 7th GradeAll A Honor Roll:Cammron Gene Crume, Paytyn Breann Dillman, Jenna Grace Franklin, Luke Thurman Hood, Braylon James…

January 11, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2023-2024 school year! The school reports that there was a technology glitch with calculating the Honor Roll List and has provided an…

January 11, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2023-2024 school year: Landis Elementary KDG G2 I Can Certificate Zoe Aguiluz Hernandez, Jamesley Kervens Alexis Belzine, Elena Benish, Milandie Bernard Coqiullon, Frantz…

January 11, 2024

Community

Girl Scout Cookies on sale in Northern Indiana beginning January 12, 2024

(FORT WAYNE, INDIANA) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana is excited to announce that the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program will launch Friday, January 12. Girl Scouts will have a complete lineup of favorites on hand for direct sales, including…

January 11, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Secretary Jenner unanimously elected as State Board of Education Chair for fourth consecutive year

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously elected Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner to serve a fourth term as chair of the Board. “Coming into this role, Governor Holcomb encouraged me to listen first and…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Indiana Arts Commission accepting applications for Arts Project Support grant program through March 7, 2024

(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and its Regional Arts Partners announced today the opening of applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Arts Project Support grant program. Arts Project Support grants provide nonprofit organizations and public entities with funding to…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

IDEM accepting applications and nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence through March 1, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 31th year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental…

January 11, 2024

Community, Education, Police/Fire, Press Release

2024 Indiana Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest submissions accepted until Feb. 16, 2024

The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2024 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This day…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Gov. Holcomb announces $250M Lilly Endowment grant to accelerate quality of place across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced at tonight’s State of the State address that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $250 million grant to help bolster quality of place efforts throughout the state. The grant to the Indiana Economic…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor delivers 2024 State of the State address

INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered his eighth State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. The governor renewed his promise to conclude his second term in office with vigor…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Tickets on sale for 2024 ‘Doing the Dream’ with Dr. Monique Couvson on sale until Jan. 20, 2024

KOKOMO, Ind. – Tickets for Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s 2024 “Doing the Dream” community banquet are now on sale. The banquet, featuring award-winning author and social justice scholar Dr. Monique Couvson, is set for Thursday, Jan. 25, in Hingst…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Cass County Multi Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to Hold public meeting January 17, 2024

LOGANSPORT, IN – On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 1 p.m. the Cass County Multi Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will hold a public meeting at Ivy Tech Community College, 1 Ivy Tech Way, Logansport. This meeting will include reviewing all…

January 11, 2024

Obituaries

James V. “Jim” Hollingsworth

Originally posted Dec. 22, 2023 James V. “Jim” Hollingsworth, 84, of Galveston also known as “Hollywood” to his co-workers at Chrysler, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home. He married Elizabeth…

January 11, 2024

Press Release

Winter driving tips from ISP Peru

(Peru, IN) – With colder temperatures and possible snow in the forecast, it won’t be long until winter driving conditions become the norm for many across the state, possibly even here in the Peru District. Unfortunately, many will only think…

January 11, 2024