WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: In a consent decree entered today by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Indiana exhibitor and dog breeder, Vernon D. Miller, agreed to not apply for or engage in any activity that requires a Department of Agriculture (USDA) license for two years. If Miller is relicensed in the future, he must comply with Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Andre Carson (D-IN-07) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a resolution to designate January as Muslim American Heritage Month. Congressman Carson has also introduced a bill to award Muhammad Ali a Congressional Gold Medal. Today, there are approximately 3.45 million Muslims in the United States. Over 4,500 Muslims serve in the military on active duty, and today's Muslim American popu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan issued the following statement in response to the Administration's action to freeze federal funding. "It is disappointing to learn today of the Administration's action to freeze funds that have a known and positive impact for countless individuals, small businesses, municipalities in Northwest Indiana, as well as non-profit organizations that provide needed as  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Mishawaka, IN - Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released the following statement on the tragedy that unfolded in Elkhart on Monday evening: "Our hearts are with the victims and their families after last night's devastating incident in Elkhart. Our team remains in contact with local and state authorities and will continue to offer our full support as the investigation unfolds." "I am so g  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Improve the Forecasting of Tornadoes and other Hazardous Weather WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and a bipartisan group of senators in reintroducing the Tornado Observation Research Notification and Deployment to Operations (TORNADO) Act, which would improve the forecasting of tornadoes and other hazardous we  more