Governor Mike Pence was in Valparaiso Thursday to celebrate the expansion of a manufacturing facility. The governor cut the ribbon on Pratt Industries’ new paper recycling facility. Continue reading
Senator Dan Coats Will Not Seek Re-Election
Republican U.S. Senator Dan Coats announced today that he would not seek re-election in 2016.
He issued the following statement:
“Today I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the United States Senate. This was not an easy decision. While I believe I am well-positioned to run a successful campaign for another six-year term, I have concluded that the time has come to pass this demanding job to the next generation of leaders.
“Until the end of my Senate term, I pledge to my constituents that I will continue to focus all of my time and energy on the major challenges that Hoosiers sent me to Washington to address.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens U.S. 31 in Northern Indiana
The grand opening of the new U.S. 31 highway between Plymouth and South Bend was held Wednesday afternoon with Governor Mike Pence and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski in attendance plus the engineers behind the project and the crews that worked on the highway.
Governor Pence said the new U.S. 31 will be a great asset to the economy of not only Northern Indiana but the whole state.
“I think it’s really incalculable,” said Pence. “When I say that roads mean jobs, I mean that having the right infrastructure creates conditions that invite more investment that will put Hoosiers to work for generations to come. The vision for what used to be called the expressway that now is the Mangus Memorial Highway is a result of decades of effort here in Indiana. I believe that it’s going to put not only Northern Indiana, but all of Indiana in a position to attract more investment, create more jobs and opportunities in addition to creating a safe and more accessible thoroughfare.”
Officials Break Ground on $100 Million Expansion Project in LaPorte
Governor Mike Pence helped Alcoa dignitaries break ground Thursday morning on a $100 million expansion project next to its current facility in LaPorte.
The 320,000 square foot addition will enable 329 new workers to produce nickel-based superalloy jet engine parts. It will allow Alcoa to go beyond the structural engine component assembly for business and regional jets to large commercial aircraft. The plant will also increase the company’s capacity to supply engines for narrow-body aircraft, which are the top-selling jet engines in the world.
Auto Parts Components Manufacturer to Move into LaPorte
A German auto components company will be setting up shop in LaPorte.
Governor Mike Pence was recently in Germany and met with the executives of Jäger Group and its subsidiary Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc. will be expanding operations in LaPorte. The expansion will include 52 new jobs by 2016.
Local Superintendent Reacts to Indiana’s Withdrawl from Common Core
Indiana Governor Mike Pence recently signed legislation withdrawing Indiana from the Common Core math and reading standards. The Common Core is an outline on what students should be learning in those subjects.
Governor Pence said he believes the state’s students are best served by education decisions made at the state and local level. The legislature previously required the State Board of Education to draft new standards by grade.
Governor Announces Plans for Post-Weather Road Repairs
Additional $5 Million Allocated to Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Pence Extends Emergency Propane Proclamation Through March 1
Governor Issues Propane Delivery Proclamation
Snow Storm to Cause Travel Difficulties
Governor Mike Pence issued a statement on Thursday noting that this winter storm will make travel challenging for everyone. Pence assures that all officials will be monitoring road conditions and the weather and will respond with all available resources. The governor encourages all drivers in affected areas to avoid unnecessary travel and allow room for snow plow drivers to work.
Pence Authorizes One-Time Bonuses for State Employees
Governor Mike Pence Visits Pulaski County
Indiana Governor Mike Pence entered the Fox’s Den in Winamac Tuesday afternoon with a smile on his face and his hand extended to meet the many residents and business owners who gathered there and to discuss the state of Indiana, along with great measures the state is making in education and employment.
Governor Pence stated that small business is what makes Indiana a great place to be.
Governor Pence to Visit Winamac Today
Indiana Governor Mike Pence will be participating in a meet and greet today from Noon to 1 p.m. ET at 124 N. Market Street in Winamac.
This is an opportunity for residents and business owners to get together with the governor to discuss topics such as small business, health insurance and other items of interest.
This event is sponsored by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce.
Pence Proclaims Today Larry Bird Day
Gov. Mike Pence Presents Grant Funds to Knox School Officials
“The Knox Community School Corporation has been awarded a grant for $50,000. This is the maximum allowable grant. It represents strong leadership in the corporation, and a real commitment by this community to make sure our schools are about learning and create a safe environment for our kids,” said Pence.
Gov. Pence to Announce School Safety Grant at Knox High School
Governor Mike Pence will soon be announcing more than $9 million in grant funding that will go towards improving the safety of schools and school corporations throughout the state at Knox Community High School. Pence will visit the school on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. to announce the Secured School Safety Grant, a dedicated state grant fund that provides matching safety-related grants to school corporations and charter schools.
State Superintendent Files Lawsuit Against State Board of Education
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has filed a lawsuit against the members of the State Board of Education.
The lawsuit alleges that the members of the state board violated the state’s Open Door Law by taking action in secret by drafting, or directing the drafting of, a letter sent to President Pro Tempore Long and Speaker Brian Bosma on Oct. 16.
Indiana Works Councils to Kick Off Regional Meetings
Healthy Indiana Plan to Continue Through 2014
The Healthy Indiana Plan will continue through Dec. 31, 2014.
Governor Mike Pence announced Tuesday that the administration has negotiated an agreement with the federal government to continue with the plan that is the nation’s first consumer-directed plan for Medicaid recipients.
