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Local Communities Awarded Nearly $8 Million in Road Funding
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Local communities will receive nearly $8 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG).
In Senate District 17, the following communities received grants:
- Gas City received
$1,341,236.85;
- Grant County received $943,957.50;
- Huntington County received $1,477,458;
- Jonesboro received $421,305;
- La Fontaine received $176,262.45;
- Marion received $1,404,037.37;
- Sweetser received $664,150.05;
- Wabash received $458,364.77; and
- Wabash County received $1,103,261.43.
The CCMG program helps improve local infrastructure and plays a key role in keeping Indiana's economy strong, and I applaud our local leaders who
have taken advantage of this excellent opportunity.
To learn more about the program and view the full list of communities receiving matching funds, click here. |
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Protecting Indiana's Water Supply
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From the Ohio River in the south to Lake Michigan in the north, access to water resources has allowed Indiana to grow and prosper throughout its history.
This year, Senate Republicans are prioritizing protecting our state's water resources with Senate Bill 4, which would require a permit for basin-to-basin water transfers and other large, long-distance water pipelines.
Indiana has plenty of water to meet our needs, but since that water is not evenly distributed across the state, SB 4 would set up a process to ensure large water transfers consider both hydrological and economic impacts on a region.
To learn more about SB 4, click here. |
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CarePortal Update - State Impact
In 2019, I championed a law that launched the CarePortal in Indiana, which helps connect children and families to resources with the goal of keeping children out of the foster care
system. The CarePortal, in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), connects DCS, nonprofits, businesses and faith-based programs to strengthen child welfare resources in our communities. The graphic below
shows the great impact this program has had on our state since 2019. |
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week
With the arrival of spring just days away, it's time to start preparing for the severe weather Indiana could experience.
For more information on how to stay safe during severe weather, click here. |
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Saint Paul Catholic Church and School Hosts Fish Fry
Today, Saint Paul Catholic Church and School will host a fish fry to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
There will be fish, baked beans, coleslaw, and
macaroni and cheese. They will also have Irish beer and Fr. Ted's Irish coffee to drink. Prices range from $30 for a family to free for children under six years old.
The fish fry will be in McCarthy Hall from 5 - 7 p.m. I encourage everyone to come enjoy some good food and support our local community. To learn more about
this event, click here.
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Judith Needler, 80 years old
Betty Bozell, 81 years old
Donald Long, 82 years old
Charles McWhirt, 83 years old
Betty Dalton, 84 years old
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Amelia Whitinger, 85 years old
Joan Tardy, 86 years old
Clarence Bitzel, 87 years old
Earl Newton, 88 years old
Martha Bird, 89 years old
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