GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.

Victims' Rights Awareness Week puts focus on survivors

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Victims' Rights Awareness Week puts focus on survivors

New law expands victim support through the state’s compensation program starting July 1…. INDIANAPOLIS – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed April 24-30 this year, is a time when communities across the nation join together in recognition and support of survivors. As commemorative vigils and events are held across the state, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is ramping up efforts to spread awareness about its Victim Compensation Program and other resources that exist to assist those impacted by violent crime.

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Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

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Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways.

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2022 Primary Election Mail-in Absentee Application Deadline is Today

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2022 Primary Election Mail-in Absentee Application Deadline is Today

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers that today, Thursday, April 21st, is the final day for a circuit court clerk to receive an absentee ballot application from an applicant requesting delivery of an absentee ballot by mail. The application to request a mail-in ballot must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., 12 days before the election. Applications may be submitted to the circuit court clerk in person or by mail, fax, email, or online through the Indiana Voter Portal at IndianaVoters.com.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff statewide

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Governor directs flags to half-staff statewide

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff statewide to honor the life and sacrifice of USMC Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne. Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz died in the line of duty while taking part in NATO military exercises in Norway. Flags should be flown at half-staff sunrise until sunset on Sunday, April 3. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.

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Indiana Voter Registration Ends April 4th Early Voting Begins April 5th

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Indiana Voter Registration Ends April 4th Early Voting Begins April 5th

INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers of two upcoming dates regarding voting: Indiana’s voter registration deadline is April 4th. Registering to vote and checking your status for the 2022 primary can be done online at http://IndianaVoters.com or by visiting your local county election administrator’s office. On April 4th, online registration needs to be completed before midnight and registering in person at your local county election administrator’s office needs to be completed before the end of the business day.

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Police stepping up patrols to enhance school bus safety

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Police stepping up patrols to enhance school bus safety

INDIANAPOLIS — Across Indiana, state and local law enforcement agencies will be out in full force to ensure that students remain safe when traveling to and from school. Over the next couple of months, officers will be positioned along bus routes and in school zones where they will be on high alert for stop-arm violations, speeding and other forms of reckless driving.

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Secretary of State’s Catalytic Converter Bill Signed into Law

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Secretary of State’s Catalytic Converter Bill Signed into Law

INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s legislation, regulating the transaction of catalytic converters was signed into law by Governor Eric J. Holcomb Monday. The valuable car part is stolen from thousands of Hoosier vehicles each year, costing owners time and money in replacement and repair.

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Greene County native Major Kevin Hobson promoted to ISP Lieutenant Colonel

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Greene County native Major Kevin Hobson promoted to ISP Lieutenant Colonel

Indianapolis, IN - The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter, has announced the promotion of Major Kevin Hobson to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Lt. Col. Hobson will now serve as Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Chief of Staff Investigation and Intelligence.

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