Government
Gov. Holcomb Announces Expanded Peer Recovery Options For Hoosiers With Mental Health Issues And Substance Use Disorders
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Eric Holcomb Thursday announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to…
Rep. Banks Introduces Qualified Immunity Act
(WASHINGTON) – Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Qualified Immunity Act today that would codify clearly established Supreme Court precedent in favor of qualified immunity and the…
Reps. Banks, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Pilot Mental Health Telemedicine For Rural Veterans
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) helped introduce a bipartisan bill today with Democrat Rep. Jared Golden (ME-02) that would improve mental health care for…
Mike Hardman Sworn In As New Mitchell Police Chief
(MITCHELL) – The Mitchell Police Department would like to welcome Chief Michael Hardman back to the team. Chief Hardman was sworn in on July 30,…
Office Of The Attorney General Collects 180 Pounds Of Medication At Prescription Drug Take-Backs
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that nearly 180 pounds of prescription medication were collected at Prescription Drug Take-Backs the office has hosted…
Washington County Ambulance Board Moves To Five Member Board
(WASHINGTON CO.) – Despite objections from county officials and ambulance personnel, a motion was made by Washington County Commissioners with a unanimous vote to move…
State Sen. Eric Koch Reappointed To Serve On Indiana Public Defender Commission
(STATEHOUSE) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on the Indiana Public Defender Commission. The…
Two Positions Available With City Of Bedford
(BEDFORD) – The City of Bedford has two positions available for qualified candidates. The first position is Assistant Street Commissioner with the City of Bedford….
Rep. Banks, Indiana Reps, Request Authorization Of CARES Act Funds For Broadband Expansion
(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Banks led a group of Indiana Representatives, Rep. James Baird, Rep. Susan Brooks, Rep. Larry Bucshon, Rep. Trey Hollingsworth and Rep….
COVID-19 Numbers Increasing In Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) – The State of Indiana has surpassed 69,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases. “It is spreading through Lawrence County at a horrific rate,” Emergency Management Director…
