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Brownsburg man sentenced to 22 years for selling stolen firearms

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 15, 2024

Jason Compliment, 42, of Brownsburg, Indiana, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. In February 2024, a federal jury found Compliment guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a two-day trial.

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Indiana: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Indiana in Q2

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 14, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Indiana in the second quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on device companies in Indiana during Q2

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three device companies from Indiana in the second quarter of 2024.

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Indiana Chamber CEO comments on passing of community icon Jim Morris

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 13, 2024

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders has commented on the passing of Indianapolis business and civic leader Jim Morris, vice chair of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

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Indiana GOP Chair issues statement on passing of Jim Morris

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 13, 2024

Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head issued a statement on July 13, 2024, regarding the passing of Jim Morris.

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Indiana: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Indiana in Q2

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Indiana in the second quarter of 2024.

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Lawmakers demand answers after pro-life groups labeled 'terrorists' in army training

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – On July 12, 2024, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a coalition of 87 members from the Senate and House of Representatives sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth. The letter demands clarification following an anti-terrorism training session at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, which depicted Pro-Life Americans as terrorists.

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Senator Braun leads hearing on reducing healthcare costs through full transparency

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 12, 2024

Senator Braun’s bipartisan Health Care PRICE Transparency Act was the focus of a hearing in the Senate’s Special Committee on Aging on Thursday. The hearing, titled “Health Care Transparency: Lowering Costs and Empowering Patients,” addressed challenges in the current health care system due to a lack of price transparency and competition. It also explored ways to improve the system for patients, people with disabilities, older adults, and families.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Indiana companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 16 Food and Cosmetics companies from Indiana in the second quarter of 2024.

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Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate aims to combat unemployment insurance fraud

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the nation’s unemployment insurance (UI) system. The Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act seeks to enhance program administration and integrity, focusing on combating fraud and improving access for eligible workers.

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Former Indiana State Representative sentenced for accepting bribes from casino company

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 11, 2024

Sean Eberhart, 58, of Shelbyville, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.

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Federal Prison Oversight Act passes Senate; awaits Presidential approval

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 11, 2024

The Federal Prison Oversight Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening federal prison oversight, has passed the U.S. Senate and is now headed to the President's desk for enactment into law. Sponsored by Senator Mike Braun, Senator Jon Ossoff, and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, the legislation mandates comprehensive inspections of the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) 122 correctional facilities by the Department of Justice’s Inspector General (IG).

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Senators urge protections for Hawaii under North Atlantic Treaty

By Hoosier State Today | 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 address 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.

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Senator Braun introduces five bills targeting U.S. national debt crisis

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Braun, a member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, introduced five bills aimed at increasing transparency on federal spending and addressing the national debt.

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Bipartisan senators introduce EPIC Act to bolster U.S. tech innovation

By Hoosier State Today | 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 enhancing public-private collaboration to promote U.S. technological innovation and industrial competitiveness in support of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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Indiana GOP criticizes McCormick's silence on Biden's debate performance

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 10, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 10, 2024) - Indiana Republican Party Communications Director Griffin Reid issued a statement regarding Democrat nominee Jennifer McCormick's silence on President Biden's recent debate performance and concerns about his cognitive health.

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Indiana Chamber seeks applicants for DEI Champion Award ahead of October summit

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 10, 2024

Companies prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their mission and values are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Award. This award highlights best practices that positively impact the workforce and expand opportunities within the state. The recognition is part of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit on October 8 at the Ritz-Charles in Carmel.

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

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) addressed the Senate floor to commemorate Hoosier General Lew Wallace's role in saving Washington, D.C., during the Battle of Monocacy on this date 160 years ago. On July 9, 1864, as Confederate troops advanced towards Washington, D.C., General Wallace assembled a few thousand Union soldiers at the Monocacy River in Maryland. They faced over 15,000 Confederate troops en route to invade the nation's capital. Wallace's forces managed to delay the rebels long enough to prevent their attack on Washington.

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Terre Haute man sentenced for possessing images depicting child sexual abuse

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 9, 2024

Joshua Lee Schatz, 33, of Terre Haute, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material.

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Indianapolis man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 8, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS - LaDarien McGee, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute.