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January, 2020

• 24 January

  Four from Hendricks County Among Gov. Holcomb Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

  

  Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, January 24, 2020 Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Board of Registration for Architects & Landscape Architects The governor made two reappointments …

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• 24 January

  December Indiana Employment Report

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 24, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2 percent for December and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of …

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• 24 January

  College Goal Sunday – February 23rd

  

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• 23 January

  Hendricks County Health Partnership announces new "Idea Incubation" program

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Do you have a bright idea for how we can collaborate to improve the health and well-being of Hendricks County residents? The Hendricks County Health Partnership (HCHP) wants to hear it! In an effort to give community members a better opportunity to share their voice with …

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• 23 January

  New Tax Laws Encourage Heavier Wallets for Hoosier Veterans

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Changes to Indiana tax laws could put more money in the pockets of military retirees or their surviving spouses this tax season, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1010 this past summer to allow for higher tax deductions for …

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• 22 January

  State Launches New Export Assistance Program, Increasing Resources for Small Businesses

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2020) – Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) launched the Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) program to develop and expand export opportunities throughout the state, assisting Indiana small businesses with identifying, marketing and selling Hoosier-made goods in international markets. “To remain competitive in today’s rapidly-evolving …

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• 22 January

  Indiana Department of Education Seeks Eligible Organizations to Participate in Summer Meals Program

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is recruiting eligible schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2020 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). During the summer months, SFSP provides nutritious meals to eligible children ages 18 and under. “The Summer Food Service Program is vital to the …

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• 22 January

  Greencastle ShamROCK 5K – March 7th

  

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• 22 January

  Veteran Farmer Video Featured at Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting

  

  A new video highlights how veterans transitioning to farming can be helped by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Soil & Water Conservation Districts. The video will be shown during the Hendricks County SWCD annual meeting Jan. 28. The 6 p.m. meeting at the county fairgrounds includes an address by …

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• 22 January

  Brownsburg Town Manager to present State of the Town address – February 19th

  

  Brownsburg Town ManagerJeffery Eder Town Manager Jeffery A. Eder will present the State of the Town address on Wednesday, February 19 at the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce meeting. The annual presentation will provide an overview of the municipality’s 2019 accomplishments and goals for 2020. The luncheon, which is open to …

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• 22 January

  Brownsburg Welcomes New Assistant Town Manager and Economic Development Director

  

  The Town of Brownsburg welcomes two new members to its administrative staff. Alan Geans has been named as Assistant Town Manager and Debbie Cook will serve as the municipality’s Economic Development Director. Geans has more than 10 years of leadership experience specifically in local government and nonprofit operations management. Most …

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• 22 January

  Brownsburg Town Council Appoints Boards & Commissions Members

  

  Brownsburg Town Council elected 2020 officers and announced several appointments to the municipality’s boards and commissions. The council named Ward 5 representative Travis Tschaenn as president and Ward 1 representative Dennis Dawes will serve as vice-president this year. Ryan De Young was appointed to the Economic Development Commission, Robert Brower …

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• 22 January

  Public invited to answer Rockville Road questionnaire

  

  The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is beginning work on the Modern Rockville Road project. The Project Team is considering improvements to nearly 3 miles of U.S. 36/Rockville Road in Marion County between Raceway Road and I-465. Your input will help INDOT identify current issues and priorities facing Rockville Road, …

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• 22 January

  Behning: Number of homeless veterans on the rise

  

  By State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) The foundation of our country and the freedoms we enjoy today come at a great price. For hundreds of years, brave men and women rushed to the frontlines to protect us. Unfortunately, too many military men and women face a multitude of challenges when …

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• 17 January

  Marion County Judicial Selection Committee to meet

  

  Committee Chairman and Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa announced the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will meet February 12 at 9:00 a.m. EST in Room 319 of the Indiana State House. The meeting is open to the public. The committee will review procedures for the retention of judges in …

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