INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is set to pay at least $55 million to celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial next year. The Indianapolis Star reports that state lawmakers have passed legislation to pay for the festivities by leasing out over 300 underused cellphone towers, but the $55 million bill doesn’t include more than 430 locally-funded events. Taxpayers are also …read more.

By GRAIG LUBSEN Communications & Marketing Director, Indiana Office of Technology The State of Indiana announced the launch of the revamped IN.gov and my.IN.gov. The revised site is geared toward mobile users and offers a new feature that enables users to personalize content via my.IN.gov. Users are staying longer at the IN.gov site, averaging more …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler recently welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April: Grace Gebo, from Mishawaka, attends Mishawaka High School. Riley Rose, from Plymouth, attends Plymouth High School. Mitchell Rose, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. Daniel Stauffer, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. …read more.

State Rep. Curt Nisly, as well as Senators Long and Bassler made statements reflecting on the key 2015 legislative session that recently adjourned. Nisly said, “At the start of the 2015 legislative session, House Republicans made a commitment to pass an honestly balanced budget that protects Hoosier taxpayers while continuing to strengthen our education system. …read more.

By DREW JOHNSON Senior Fellow, Taxpayers Protection Alliance President Obama’s energy policies have been a debacle since his first day in office. Now, with Americans dubious of his schemes after being burned by his war on coal, stifling environmental regulations, and refusal to allow the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, the president is pulling …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following his vote in support of H.R. 529 – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans sponsored by Rep. Lynn Jenkins. The bill passed 401-20. “As a father of two who invests in a 529 …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has returned from a daylong, bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Members of the CODEL observed detention operations, received an intelligence overview and toured specific areas of the detention facility. The trip also included meetings with the …read more.

By VINCE ZITO Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Senator Dan Coats Senator Dan Coats was named the chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure for the 114th Congress. “As the crossroads of America, Indiana relies on energy and infrastructure for its manufacturing and transportation needs,” said Coats. “In the role …read more.