INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 –The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Indianapolis was recently ranked the #16 Walk in the United States, raising more than $635,000. The money raised by this landmark event will fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Due to the pandemic, instead of hosting …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Now Accepting Applications for Fellowship Program
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that applications will be accepted through March 15 for the 2021–2022 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year. …
Read More »IMPD Covert Robbery Detectives Arrest Man for a Series of Robberies
INDIANAPOLIS – During January and February, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Departments (IMPD) Covert Robbery Unit investigated a series of robberies on Indianapolis’ west side. On Friday, February 5, 2021, robbery detectives developed probable cause and arrested 26-year-old Alfred Cunningham for his alleged involvement in the string of robberies. Alfred Cunningham …
Read More »Behning: Accelerating economic recovery by supporting small businesses
From our top ranking as the best business climate in the Midwest, to our low taxes and regulations, Indiana has a long history of supporting small-business owners and recognizes how vital they are to our state and local economies. Our communities rely on local businesses for jobs, products and services. …
Read More »Indiana Tourism Key to State’s Economic Recovery
Indianapolis, Ind. – With all 2020 threw at the tourism industry, including 50% less spending by travelers, Indiana tourism still generated more than $6 billion for Hoosier communities (sources: Rockport Analytics/Tourism Economics). If supported and funded by state legislators, Indiana’s destinations and attractions can do more, employ more and provide …
Read More »Hoosier High School Students Invited to Pitch Entrepreneurial, Innovative Business Ideas
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 8, 2021) – Applications for the 2021 Innovate WithIN™ pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the STARTedUP Foundation, are open to high school students across Indiana. Applications opened earlier this year, and student teams are encouraged to continue submitting video …
Read More »Applications available for law school assistance program
Applications are available for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) program, which is designed to assist traditionally underrepresented groups in pursuing a legal career. Applications are available at courts.in.gov/cleo and are due by March 8. ICLEO offers students a preparatory institute the summer before law school. This year, …
Read More »DOR’s New System for Motor Carriers Launches Today
INDIANAPOLIS – Motor carriers can now get quicker and easier approval to safely move extra-heavy and wide loads on Indiana roadways thanks to a new permitting system launched this morning by the Indiana Department of Revenue’s (DOR) Motor Carrier Services (MCS) department. Implementing this new state-of-the-art online permitting system was …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces CARES 2.0 School Planning Allocations
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the estimated funds that each school district across the state will receive as part of the second round of federal stimulus dollars (CARES 2.0/ CRRSA). Together, these school allocations for Indiana public and non-public schools total more than $881 million.Planning allocations …
Read More »Wrong Way Driver on I-65 leads to Multi-Vehicle Crash Claiming One Life
Indianapolis, IN – Early Sunday morning, at 1:09 a.m., Indiana State Police dispatchers began receiving emergency calls of a vehicle driving the wrong way on I-65. As dispatchers were relaying the information to officers calls of a serious crash began coming in. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-65 …
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