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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …