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Senators urge protections for Hawaii under NATO amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to take steps to rectify Hawaii’s exclusion from the North Atlantic Treaty as military threats in the Indo-Pacific grow. In a letter to Secretary Blinken, the senators raised concerns about the omission of Hawaii under Article 6 of the Treaty, meaning an armed attack on Hawaii would not be seen as an attack on all NATO countries and therefore not necessitate collective self-defense.

South Central Indiana legislators appointed to summer study committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

South Central Indiana legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts, and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the budget session in January.

Rep. Patterson appointed to key summer study committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) has been appointed to serve on key summer study committees. These interim committees convene throughout the summer and fall to explore and review policy issues, working collaboratively to identify solutions.

Engleman and Payne appointed to summer study committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Reps. Engleman, Payne receive summer study committee appointments

Southside legislators receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

Southside legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts, and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the budget session in January.

Sweet, Snow receive summer study committee appointments

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees that will convene throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and develop potential solutions.

Henry County legislators appointed to summer study committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

Henry County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts, and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the budget session in January.

Reps. Criswell, Patterson appointed to summer study committees

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to examine policy issues and identify potential solutions.

Alumni reflects on impact of Indianapolis Public Schools

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is highlighting the journeys of its graduates through the IPS Alumni Spotlight, aiming to celebrate former students and their achievements. Recently, IPS spoke with Lashonda Chapman, a 1993 graduate of Arlington High School, about her experiences within the district.

Rep. McNamara appointed chair of Interim Study Committee on Corrections

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) has been appointed as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code. These interim committees convene during the summer and fall to examine policy issues and develop potential solutions. Legislators will gather testimony from the public, experts, and stakeholders to inform bill recommendations for the upcoming budget session in January.

Bipartisan senators introduce EPIC Act supporting US technological leadership

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) have introduced a bill to establish a nonprofit foundation aimed at leveraging private funding and bolstering public-private collaboration to promote U.S. technological innovation and industrial competitiveness in support of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Marion County in week ending July 6

By Indy Standard | Jul 10, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Todd Young honors General Lew Wallace’s role in saving Washington during Civil War

By Indy Standard | Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor commemorating Hoosier General Lew Wallace's actions during the Battle of Monocacy, which took place exactly 160 years ago. On July 9, 1864, as Confederate troops advanced toward Washington, D.C., General Wallace mobilized a few thousand Union soldiers at the Monocacy River in Maryland to confront over 15,000 Confederate troops en route to invade the nation’s capital. Wallace's forces managed to delay the Confederates long enough to prevent their attack on Washington.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

By Indy Standard | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

IPS Board announces details for July 2024 meeting

By Indy Standard | Jul 8, 2024

The IPS Board of School Commissioners will host its July Board meeting in person. For those unable to attend, written public comment submissions can be made through the submission form. The Action Session will be live-streamed online for the media and public from the district’s website at https://myips.org/board.