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Rogers legislation focuses on preventing dating violence

Bill would help schools to develop policies and provide education concerning dating violence

INDIANAPOLIS - Legislation authored by State Senator Earline S. Rogers (D-Gary) that would require school corporations to enact policies and educate young people about dating violence was amended and approved by the Senate Education and Career Development Committee by a vote of 8 to 1 today.

As amended, Senate Bill (SB) 316 would require the Department of Education to develop guidelines that schools may use in professional development activities concerning dating. This training must include the warning signs of dating violence; the basic principles of dating violence prevention; and methods to foster parental education and outreach.

"By educating young people about the behaviors of dating violence and empowering them to address it, we can break the cycle of violence early and keep it from recurring during their adult years," said Rogers.

According to data from Clarian Health, 11.6 percent of Indiana high school youth reported being hit or physically hurt by their boyfriend or girlfriend; approximately 13.2 percent of females and 3.2 percent of males reported being physically forced into sexual relations.

Nationwide, 1 in 5 female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner.

For more information on Senator Rogers, her legislative agenda or other State Senate business call 1-800-382-9467 or visit www.senatedemocrats.in.gov.

Rep. Duncan Recognized with Sunshine Award

STATEHOUSE - Rep. Cleo Duncan (R-Greensburg) received the Frank O'Bannon Sunshine Award today during the Hoosier State Press Association's annual meeting and government conference.

The award, first presented in 2005, is named in remembrance of the late Gov. O'Bannon who died in 2003 during his second term. The prestigious award honors individuals, groups and organizations for their efforts to protect and enhance the concept of open government in Indiana.

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Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita applauds Indiana Senate

Indiana Senate passes redistricting reform legislation; bills move to Indiana House

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita praised the Indiana Senate for passing redistricting reform legislation that would establish guidelines for the legislative redistricting process following the census in 2011. The Senate also passed legislation that would establish a redistricting study committee to examine best practices from other states, including the practice of an independent commission to draw the maps.

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Biotech Facility Manufacturer to Site Design and Production Operations in Hendricks County

BROWNSBURG, IN - Biologics LLC, a maker of mobile modular biotechnology laboratory and manufacturing solutions, announced today that it will locate its headquarters, design and manufacturing facilities here, creating at least 50 new jobs by 2013. 

Biologics designs, builds and validates modular facilities for biotechnology firms and university research labs to lease while they transition from product feasibility to full-scale manufacturing.  The modules, built and tested to meet applicable FDA requirements, can be shipped anywhere in the world. 

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Safety Tips for a Stuck Accelerator

PUTNAMVILLE, IN - Toyota Motor Corporation has stopped selling and building eight models, saying there’s a possibility that the accelerator pedals on these models may get stuck in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. The automaker and experts have advice for drivers of any vehicle if an accelerator pedal sticks. 

BASIC ADVICE: 

Consumer Reports magazines instructions is simple: First, brake hard. Then put the car in neutral. When you come to a stop, turn off the engine. 

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Hershman: Local Minister Leads Legislators in Prayer

Pastors' Statehouse Day Coming in February

STATEHOUSE - State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield) welcomed the Rev. Ed Selvidge to the Statehouse this week as he led the State Senate in prayer before the convening of Tuesday's session.

Selvidge is the pastor of Radnor United Methodist Church in Carroll County.

"Rev. Selvidge is an inspirational leader and I was proud to welcome him here to represent our area," Hershman said.

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Fort Wayne Man with $700 in Stolen Alcohol Apprehended by State Troopers and K-9

FORT WAYNE, IN - A Fort Wayne man was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly stole approximately $700 worth of alcoholic beverages from a local Kroger grocery store.  The problem was that not only did he not pay for the beverages, but that the Kroger store was across the street from the Fort Wayne Post of the Indiana State Police and there also happened to be an off-duty trooper, in his marked police car, in the Kroger's lot as the suspect drove away.

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IDEM: Wetlands perform vital role in Hoosier environment Wetlands

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Wetlands are such an important natural resource that every year, World Wetlands Day is celebrated nationally on February 2. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is charged with regulating wetland losses in Indiana and works to maintain and improve Hoosier wetlands.

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Governors to kick off first meeting of Indiana Kentucky Bi-State Authority

Governor Mitch Daniels, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, as the appointing authorities for the Indiana Kentucky Bi-State Authority, will formalize its establishment at the group’s first meeting next week.

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Broden tax sale bill passes through committee

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Early this week the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy committee unanimously approved Senate Bill (SB) 335 authored by State Senator John Broden (D-South Bend) that would protect purchasers of tax sale properties from excessive fees by a third party assisting in the sale.

SB 335 would establish that the money attained from a tax sale bid would first be applied to the taxes and other costs owed on the property, and then to other delinquent property taxes with the remainder to be added to a separate tax sale surplus fund.

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