Government News

City of Fort Wayne

City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mayor Tom Henry. Courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne.

Statement from the Henry family

A statement from the Henry family in support of Mayor Sharon Tucker.
Sharon Tucker is sworn in as the new mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer on April 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne.

Sharon Tucker sworn in as City of Fort Wayne Mayor

Sharon Tucker was sworn in today as the new mayor of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

City chosen for solar programs federal grant

On Earth Day 2024, the EPA announced the awardees of the $7 billion Solar for All competition which includes the City of Fort Wayne Indiana.

Registration opens for free tree seedlings

In celebration of Arbor Day 2024, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 200 seedlings to the public via a simple phone registration.
Family and friends of the late Mayor Tom Henry and City of Fort Wayne employees today at the unveiling and dedication of a new Buddy Bench inside the lobby of Citizens Square in honor of Mayor Henry.

New Buddy Bench in honor of the late Mayor Tom Henry installed at Citizens Square

Family and friends of the late Mayor Tom Henry and City of Fort Wayne employees today gathered at Citizens Square for the unveiling and dedication of a new Buddy Bench that’s now housed in the lobby of Citizens Square in honor of Mayor Henry.

Allen County

Statement from the County Commissioners on today’s hearing in federal court

Statement from the Allen County Board of Commissioners on today’s hearing in Federal Court.
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Allen County Highway Dept. storm update

The Allen County Highway Department South Barn reports these roads are blocked due to downed trees from last night's storms.
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Fox Island County Park closed

Fox Island County Park is closed due to damage from last night's severe weather.
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Allen County road closings

The Allen County Highway Department North Barn reports the following road closures this morning due to last night's storms.

Allen County Government re-branding project

Today, Allen County unveiled a brand new identity — which includes a new county logo, county seal, and identity system for other departments and elected offices.

Federal

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Department of Justice commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana joins the nation in commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 21-27, 2024.
Federal Judge Thomas L. Kirsch II swearing in

Kirsch sworn in as Circuit Judge, 7th Circuit Court

United States Attorney Thomas Kirsch II assumed the duties of a United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit today, December 18, 2020.

COVID-19 Disinfectant List

Today, the EPA is releasing an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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Fort Wayne man sentenced to 240 months

Christian D. Shelton was sentenced to a total of 240 months imprisonment and a term of supervised release of 2 years last Thursday.
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Clifford Johnson appointed acting US Attorney

The United States Attorney's Office announced that Clifford D. Johnson is now the Acting United States Attorney.

State of Indiana

Holcomb signs XO to minimize disruption of fuel supply

Today, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 22-13, suspending certain regulations in order to minimize the disruption of adequate fuel supply to Hoosiers and motorists in surrounding states after an electrical fire at the BP Whiting refinery.

Holcomb receives three nominations from the IURC Nominating Committee

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Nominating Committee has chosen three nominees to submit to Governor Eric J. Holcomb for consideration for appointment to the IURC.

Governor calls IAG Special Session to return $1B to Hoosier taxpayers

Today, Governor Eric Holcomb signed a proclamation calling a special session for the General Assembly to convene on July 6, 2022, to take action on his plan to return more than $1 Iniana billion of state reserves to Hoosier taxpayers.

Governor Holcomb: $125 automatic tax refund on its way to all Hoosiers

Today, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that Hoosiers should expect to begin receiving their promised $125 Automatic Taxpayer Refund in the coming weeks.

INDOT development of the state’s electric vehicle implementation plan

Today, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced that it has issued a request for information to inform development of the state’s EV electric vehicle implementation plan.