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BioCrossroads Commemorates Decade of Collaboration, Success for Indiana Life Sciences Sector

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Ten years ago today, a task force comprised of Indianapolis business, academic and civic leaders came together to develop a strategy for Indiana’s life sciences sector that would catapult the state’s legacy of strong... (Continue reading)

SBA Disaster Loans Available in Indiana Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration (13010)

ATLANTA, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes... (Continue reading)

Mayor Ballard Denies Indianapolis Residents and Workers Smoke-Free Air

Mayor Ballard Denies Indianapolis Residents and Workers Smoke-Free Air PR Newswire — February 9, 2012 WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is a Statement of Susan M. Liss, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: It is deeply disappointing... (Continue reading)

Indiana Stop-Sale System Achieves Significant Monthly Results In Battle Against Meth

LUTHERVILLE, Md., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) – a nonprofit organization that facilitates cooperation between law enforcement, healthcare professionals, state regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the prevention and investigation of drug... (Continue reading)

Hoffa: Indiana Law On Right to Work for Less is Attack On Working Families

Hoffa: Indiana Law On Right to Work for Less is Attack On Working Families PR Newswire — February 1, 2012 Destructive Legislation Will Gut Wages and Benefits in Indiana WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa... (Continue reading)

Leading Intelligent Design Think Tank Condemns Passage of Creationism Bill by Indiana Senate as Bad Science and Bad Education

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A bill approved today by the Indiana Senate to allow the teaching of creationism in public schools is being criticized as bad science education by Discovery Institute, the nation’s leading intelligent design think tank.... (Continue reading)

Indianapolis Council Delivers Victory for Smoke-Free Air — Mayor Ballard Should Sign Into Law

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Statement of Matthew L. Myers President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: “The Indianapolis City-County Council last night delivered a long-awaited victory for health and the public’s right to breathe clean air by voting to make... (Continue reading)

Faith Based Investors Team Up with Indy Law Enforcement to Tackle Human Trafficking at Super Bowl

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Building off of last year’s successful campaign, Celebration without Exploitation, members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) are once again coordinating with local law enforcement to raise awareness of the risks... (Continue reading)

City of Indianapolis is Ready for the Big Game with the Purchase of 16 New Allison-Equipped International Snow Plows

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Indianapolis is not only the home of this year’s NFL Championship, it’s also the home of the world’s largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, tactical U.S.... (Continue reading)

MISO Interpretation of Transmission Capacity Sharing Affirmed

CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), denied Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) request for rehearing on issues related to its joint operating agreement (JOA) with MISO. The ruling affirms, for the second time, MISO’s... (Continue reading)

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