Visclosky introduces bill requiring public projects to use American steel

MERRILLVILLE | U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., introduced a bill last week that would require the government to use U.S.-made steel for public projects.

Visclosky announces support of marriage equality

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky announced his support of marriage equality Thursday, calling unfair current federal laws that bar same-sex couples from having the same financial and legal benefits as married couples.

Visclosky announces support of marriage equality

Visclosky: 'We don't govern anymore'

Debate students listen to U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, in Chris Lowery's debate class Wednesday morning at Chesterton High School. Visclosky also spoke Wednesday with the Times Editorial Board.

Visclosky: 'We don't govern anymore'

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, speaks to Chris Lowery's debate class Wednesday morning at Chesterton High School. The congressman also spoke Wednesday with The Times Editorial Board about the automatic federal spending cuts known as the sequester, threats from North Korea and the …

Visclosky: 'We don't govern anymore'

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, "invited himself" to speak to Chris Lowery's debate class Wednesday morning at Chesterton High School. Visclosky touched on several topics as he took questions from the group ninth- through 12th-graders.

Visclosky: 'We don't govern anymore'

Debate students listen to U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, in Chris Lowery's debate class Wednesday morning at Chesterton High School. The congressman also spoke Wednesday with the Times Editorial Board.

20 UNDER 40: Ryan Richardson

Ryan Richardson wants region residents to get their hands dirty.

Griffith-Merrillville Airport lands federal grant

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky has announced a $63,900 grant to the Griffith-Merrillville Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Jasper Co. Airport lands federal grant

The Jasper County Airport will receive $150,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration to pay for drainage improvements.

Geminus Corp. awarded more than $6M in Head Start funds

MERILLVILLE | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded funding to the Geminus Corp. of Merrillville to support its Head Start services.

Gary, Hammond Human Relations panels win grant

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants have been awarded to the Gary Human Relations Commission and the Hammond Human Relations Commission.

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Members of The Times' editorial board listen to Pete Visclosky on Monday in Munster.

Visclosky says national deal on debt requires a world of sacrifice

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, talks with The Times Editorial Board at the media company's Munster office Monday about what it will take to settle the national debt situation.

Visclosky says national deal on debt requires a world of sacrifice

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., talks with The Times editorial board at the media compnay's Munster office on Monday, July 18, 2011.

Visclosky says national deal on debt requires a world of sacrifice

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, talks with The Times Editorial Board about what it will take stabilize the national debt.

Park revitalization taking next step

WHITING | Improvement of the city's Lake Michigan shoreline entered a new phase on Monday with the completion of needed infrastructure upgrades at Lakefront Park.

Visclosky votes to enhance flood insurance for region

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., voted for legislation Thursday he said will help expand flood insurance and offer more insurance options to families in Northwest Indiana.