Holcomb gives the state of the state address in indianapolis, outlining his legislative priorities for the new session which include increasing funding for education, jobs and infrastructure and roads and improving the health care of that state. [ applause ] process [ applause ] [ applause ] [ applause ] mr. Speaker, mr. President , madam chief justice, Lieutenant Governor, members of the General Assembly, my fellow hoosiers. Its indeed an honor to stand before you to discuss the state of our state and the work that were all going to do to make life better for all hoosiers. And im going to get right to the point. Thanks to the energy, ingenuity and hard work of hoosiers all over our state, the state of our state is stronger than ever. [ applause ] the economic numbers are compelling. Since i first took this body glum 2017, our Unemployment Rate has dropped to 3. 2 , a 19year low, lower than the National Average and lower than every state we touch. [ applause ] weve set alltime records
Some packs of cocaine proved to be life savers for suspected drug smugglers found in the pacific ocean. The three men used those packs of cocaine as flotation devices until they were rescued by a Colombian Military crew. The three, who now as you can imagine face drug charges, had been in the water since saturday when their boat sank. Officials recovered more than 2,000 pounds of cocaine. Quite a tradeoff. What, biting your tongue . I am. Also moving on, an Indiana School district is facing the first of what will likely be several lawsuits after 16 students who were getting tuberculosis skin tests got insulin injections by mistake. School Officials Say those students were immediately hospitalized. At least one mother says her son was unconscious after getting the insulin. All 16 students are now out of the hospital and were told theyre okay, but parents say theyre furious and theyre accusing the School District and medical staff of negligence. In texas a different look at a controversi
Fired by iranbacked rebels in yemen. Were they headed for israel in gaza, the growing humanitarian crisis, after the deal brokered by President Biden. How soon will aid be allowed in and the tragedy for a 12yearold israeli girl and her grandmother, after they were kidnapped by hamas. My conversation with her family. Also tonight, the surprise in the Georgia Election case against donald trump one of his codefendants, his former attorney, sidney powell, changing her plea to guilty will she testify against the former president . And chaos in the house. After losing twice, jim jordans plan to try again to win the speakers gavel. A third floor vote expected tomorrow. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt, reporting tonight live from israel. Good evening just a short time ago, President Biden addressed the American People in a prime time speech about the israelhamas war and the Terror Attacks that sparked it almost two weeks ago. Mr. Biden made the case for tens of billions of
Turn things around, here are the highlights for the sharks, third period, anthony declare with the breakaway, his first goal as a member of this team. It is a thing of beauty, look at the slomo replay here, the bottom line, not so good, bruins win 31. Four games into the season, the sharks still looking for their first win. 49ers football, can brock purdy bounce back . Last sunday you know what happened, his first regular season loss. Really his worst performance in the National Football league. Kyle shanahan today said hes got confidence, secondyear quarterback will respond for monday night football in minnesota. Same he always does. We will see the first time responding to a loss, never really wanted the last play of the game. Thought to respond the same way. So it is him just doing his job and coming in here and being the same way since we have met him and i dont think we are stressed too much because we havent seen a different guy. We even show montana and steve young had had bad d
Intercepted three missiles fired by iranbacked rebels in yemen. Were they headed for israel . In gaza, the growing humanitarian crisis after the deal brokered by President Biden. How soon will aid be allowed in . Also, the state department issuing a Worldwide Travel alert. What its urging americans to do as violent protests spread across the middle east. And President Biden set to address the nation tonight. What he will tell the American People about israel and ukraine, and you will see it live on nbc. Also tonight, the surprise in the Georgia Election case against donald trump. One of his codefendants, his former Attorney Sidney Powell changing her plea to guilty. Her sentence and the letter she must write to the citizens of georgia, and will she testify against the former president . And chaos in the house after loosing twice. Jim jordans effort to suspend his speaker bid collapsing. Will he call for a third vote . Our special coverage begins right now. Announcer this is nbc nightly