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 Indiana Primary election results
 Hoosier voters went to the polls on Tuesday, May 3, to participate in the primary election. While the most anticipated results may have revolved around the presidential and congressional races, there were several close state legislative votes. Two Republican incumbents in the Statehouse were defeated in the primary: Sen. Pete Miller in Hendricks County and Rep. Casey Cox in Allen County.
View the Secretary of State's list of all tentative primary election results. Winners of Indiana primaries in the much-watched federal races include:
- Presidential Race:
- Donald Trump (R)
- Bernie Sanders (D)
- Congressional
- US Senate: Baron Hill (D), Todd Young (R)
- US House:
- D1: Peter Visclosky (D)
- D2: Lynn Coleman (D), Jackie Walorski (R)
- D3: Tommy Schrader (D), Jim Banks (R)
- D4: Todd Rokita (R)
- D5: Angela Demaree (D), Susan Brooks (R)
- D6: Barry Welsh (D), Luke Messer (R)
- D7: Andre Carson (D), Catherine Ping (R)
- D8: (Not official) (D), Larry Bucshon (R)
- D9: Shelli Yoder (D), Trey Hollingsworth (R)
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Voters approve referenda
 Eight of ten schools in the following counties will have additional local tax revenue to support schools because of successful referenda:
- Allen (Fort Wayne Community Schools and MSD of Southwest Allen),
- Brown,
- Hamilton (Hamilton Southeastern and Noblesville),
- LaPorte and St. Joseph (New Prairie),
- Marion (Speedway),
- Wells (Southern Wells)
The ballot measures for Argos Community Schools in Marshall County and Wabash City Schools in Wabash County both failed. See the scorecard prepared by StateImpact Indiana.
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Legislative Study Committees on the Calendar 
During the legislative session many interim study committee topics are recommended by the General Assembly. These committees provide legislators with more information on certain topics such as redistricting, immigration and more. The meetings allow experts in the field and state agencies to share information about the current state of certain issues in Indiana. Upcoming committee meetings include:
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 Attend the Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions on June 7 
The Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions: The Early Advantage for our Communities and Economy - Win Early will take place in Muncie on June 7. This free event allows community leaders and stakeholders to come together to understand the business case for investment in early childhood and ways to develop and sustain an early learning coalition in your community. Learn more about the summit, share with your networks and register to attend.
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 Business Entity Report filings change
To do business in the State of Indiana, nonprofits must file a business entity report with the Indiana Secretary of State. Effective July 1, the schedule moves to a biennial filing. Fees will increase from $10 to $20. It is important that nonprofits keep this important task on their radar, as eligibility for certain grants is dependent upon up-to-date filings. Learn more or look up your organization.
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Look for summer learning opportunities near you??
As your schedule may be easing up during the spring and summer seasons, take a look at Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network's training calendar. Upcoming sessions include:
- Developing Personal Leadership - Indianapolis, May 10
- Fundraising 101 - Huntington, May 12
- Let's Practice Outcomes - Marion, May 19
- Secret Questions to Reveal the Hidden Communication Styles of Your Colleagues, Volunteers and Board Members - Muncie, May 24
- Common Ground - Elkhart, May 26
- Entrepreneurship for Social Change - Lafayette, June 1
- Developing Your Fundraising Plan - Greensburg, June 9
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 Weigh in on issues important to you!
Submitting comments during rulemaking periods is an important way to shape policy. State and federal agencies appreciate specific comments about possible impacts and ways to improve proposed rules. Below are a few open comment periods:
- FSSA, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services - related to rate changes for providers of Community Based Integration and Habilitation (CIH) waiver and Family Supports waiver. See announcement. Deadline: 5/12/16.
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FSSA, Division of Mental Health and Addictions - related to minimum standards for opioid addiction treatment programs. See LSA #16-1, or proposed rule. Deadline: 6/30/16.
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 IaUW Public PolicyIaUW is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance policy principles and compromise solutions for the common good. We focus on policies that are aligned with the impact work in local communities conducted by our 60 United Ways and United Funds.
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Education, so that children are prepared for and succeed in school;
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Income/Financial Stability, so that individuals and families may achieve and sustain financial stability;
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Health, so that individuals may access quality healthcare; and
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Strong Communities, where a statewide 2-1-1 network and a strong charitable sector help communities thrive.
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Frequently Requested Links / Documents
iauw.org - Learn about the Indiana Association of United Ways, current trainings and conferences and the ways we support local United Ways/Funds, partners and communities.
IaUW Policy / Advocacy info - Review and download IaUW Policy Priorities, Third House calendar, bill lists, fact sheets, talking points and testimony.
Federal Advocacy Action Center - Contact your member of Congress provided through our partnership with United Way Worldwide.
IaUW Policy Update Archive - Read prior issues, special articles and key documents produced by IaUW related to public policy and advocacy.
Community Report Card - Check out key indicators in Education, Income and Health for your neighborhood, county or region.
IN211.org - S earch for human service information available through the referral database or by calling 2-1-1. Download reports about resources, needs, gaps and trends from Indiana 211 Partnership.
NRN Calendar - Register for high-quality and affordable training for nonprofit staff and volunteers by the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network.
Indiana General Assembly - Check the hearing or floor schedule, watch a live or recorded hearing or floor session and look up your legislators.
Congress.gov - Look up bills introduced or passed in Congress.
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