The Data Center Issue The data center issue is one that deserves serious attention. I am deeply concerned about the loss of valuable farmland to large-scale development projects like these. Once productive farmland is gone, it is often gone forever, taking with it not only a source of food production but also an important part…
June 16, 2026 – State Senator Jim Tomes (District 49) picked up anotherendorsement for re-election when he received the backing of the Indiana StateAFL-CIO for the 2026 General Election. The Labor organization’s President andSecretary Treasurer both informed Tomes earlier today that he would once againbe endorsed to return to the Indiana Statehouse.The Indiana AFL-CIO makes…
August 1 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm UTC+0 Save the date!!Saturday, August 1, 2026SHOTGUN SHOWDOWN for 12 gauge shotgunsFundraiser for Senator Jim TomesEvansville Gun Club2010 County Rd 1150 S, Haubstadt, IN 47639 Sporting Clay, Crazy Quail, Gun Raffles, Silent Auction,Lunch, Refreshments, Music & More Ticket Sales & Registration begin at 7:30 AM Shooting Begins at 9:00 AM (5…
On Tuesday, May 19, I joined other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of the new Consolidated Grain and Barge Corporation soybean facility expansion at the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon.The new expansion is the largest investment in the port in more than 20 years and is designed to triple grain handling capacity at the…
The Data Center Issue The data center issue is one that deserves serious attention. I am deeply concerned about the loss of valuable farmland to large-scale development projects like these. Once productive farmland is gone, it is often gone forever, taking with it not only a source of food production but also an important part…
On Tuesday, May 19, I joined other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of the new Consolidated Grain and Barge Corporation soybean facility expansion at the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon.The new expansion is the largest investment in the port in more than 20 years and is designed to triple grain handling capacity at the…