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 of the largest poultry states in America, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidacy filing began today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, for individuals seeking offices in the 2016 election. The filing deadline ends at noon, Friday, Feb. 5. Individuals seeking county offices along precinct committeemen and state convention delegates will file with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office. Filing for state and federal offices will occur with …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:

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Pence ceremonially signed two bills aimed at protecting children. The first, HEA 1161, provides civil immunity for a person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to rescue a child. The second, HEA 1216, provides a defense to the crime of prostitution if the defendant is a child and a victim …read more.

[weaver_youtube DwEg-8ZASHg rel=0] Today, Indiana Governor Mike Pence released a video wishing Hoosiers a Merry Christmas. “The holidays are a time of tradition for families all across the Hoosier state,” stated Pence. “From trimming the tree to singing carols and enjoying time with friends, loved ones and neighbors, every Hoosier family finds their own special …read more.

Indianapolis – On Friday, Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann sent a letter to both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that redefines “waters of the United States” protected under the Clean Water Act. In October, Governor Pence joined eleven …read more.

Indiana’s first governor to serve two consecutive terms has passed away. Former Gov. Dr. “Doc” Otis Ray Bowen died Saturday, May 4, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind. He was 95. “Doc” Bowen was a graduate of Francesville High School and went on to receive his A.B. in 1939 and M.D. in 1942 …read more.

Dr. “Doc” Otis Ray Bowen, 95, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind. “Doc” Bowen was born to Vernie and Pearl (Wright) Bowen in Fulton County, Ind., on Feb. 26, 1918. He graduated from Francesville High School and went on to receive his A.B. in 1939 and M.D. …read more.