In a letter sent to President Obama Friday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence joined a group of 50 bipartisan governors expressing opposition to proposed cuts to the Army National Guard. The cuts are expected to be included in President Obama and the Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2015 budget request. “The Indiana Army National Guard is …read more.

Gov. Mike Pence and Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced a number of measures to help Hoosier families and businesses cope with the propane shortage caused in part by recent extreme winter weather. To assist propane suppliers in meeting the needs of Hoosiers, Gov. Pence has again extended an emergency proclamation to waive propane transport …read more.

According to sources, the battle for control over public education in the state could intensify over the next few days. WTHR-TV in Indianapolis reported that within the next few days the Attorney General’s Office is expected to be asked whether the IDOE can take action if the superintendent of public instruction is not present. Ritz, …read more.

The Indiana Board of Education has approved a new school grading outline. According to sources, board members voted Wednesday morning to adopt recommendations of a bipartisan panel. Details on exactly how school grades will be determined are expected to be established next year. School grades help determine several items including teacher pay and school funding. The …read more.

Today Governor Mike Pence, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders and Indiana Department of Corrections Commissioner Bruce Lemmon gathered to commemorate the successful first year of the Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry program, a cooperative effort between DWD, IDOC and Hoosier businesses to educate, train and job-match soon to be released inmates. The …read more.

Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine. The magazine’s ninth annual “Best and Worst States” survey asks CEOs to evaluate states based on business tax policies, regulation, workforce quality and livability …read more.

The General Assembly enacted legislation Tuesday that clearly defines state policy regarding economic development transparency. Senate Bill 162 identifies the relevant information the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will report to taxpayers and policymakers on economic development incentives. “It was evident when I joined the IEDC that it had benefitted from effective management who fostered a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity applauds Governor Mike Pence for his budget proposal which embraces fiscal responsibility and encourages economic growth. The Pence budget builds on the Daniels tradition of a state government that lives within its means and utilizes tax dollars wisely. “Governor Pence has presented a budget that will …read more.