INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is restarting several previously delayed programs and initiatives that were temporarily modified due to COVID-19. In late March 2020, DOR announced its “Helping Hoosiers” initiative which provided taxpayer relief during the COVID-19 pandemic by extending selected deadlines, adjusting payment plans and modifying …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state will remain in Stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Indiana plan until Aug. 27. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. “This virus will take what we give it, so it is incumbent upon us to be on our …

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the City of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber announced a deadline extension for the Ready to Restart Program, a grant program that helps Marion County businesses re-open safely. Small businesses can apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for PPE, sanitizing stations, and other COVID-related reopening costs. …

Earlier this year, the Tox-Away Day that was to be held April 4th at the Brownsburg High School was canceled due to restrictions in place to fight COVID-19. That event has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 29th at Brownsburg East Middle School from 8 am to 1 pm. Please note …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 29, 2020) – Over 150 Hoosier farm families have been awarded the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, the farm must be kept in …

INDIANAPOLIS–The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) would like to remind community members of our “E-Commerce Exchange Zone” at each district headquarters. Citizens are encouraged to use the front parking lots or lobby (if available) when completing online purchases and transactions.As online business transactions are more frequently conducted, there has been …

INDIANAPOLIS (JULY 29, 2020) — Indiana’s Child Support Program will spread the word about its support of Hoosier families this August in recognition of Child Support Awareness Month.The month-long celebration gives program coordinators an opportunity to provide information about services and connect with the community. The public is encouraged to …

CARMEL, IN – To ensure the health and safety of our community, the popular Carmel Christkindlmarkt and winter season of ice skating at the Ice at Carter Green have been canceled due to the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made by mutual consent of the Christkindlmarkt Board …

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) announced the adoption of updated use of force policies that place an emphasis on de-escalation, proportionality of force principles, and limitations on the use of lethal and less-lethal devices. “The adoption of these new use of force standards is a substantial …

STATEHOUSE (July  29, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said Indiana is directing nearly $40 million from the federal CARES Act to expand the program’s …