INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that the agency is accepting applications from cities, towns, and counties across Indiana for matching funds for local road and bridge projects through Community Crossings, the State’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. On March 23, 2016, Governor Mike Pence …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces 2016 Mr. and Miss Indiana Math and Science Awards
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the winners of the 2016 Mr. and Miss Math and Science awards. The Mr. and Miss Math and Science awards aim to recognize students who have exemplary achievements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classes and extracurricular activities. Each winner will receive …
Read More »Lt. Governor seeking nominations for 2016 AgriVision Award
INDIANAPOLIS (May 31, 2016) – The Office of Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb is seeking nominations for the 2016 AgriVision Award. The award is given to a Hoosier who has demonstrated exemplary leadership to maximize the potential of Indiana agriculture. “Indiana continues to be a global leader in agriculture because of the exceptional …
Read More »Michigan-Based Provider of Specialty Vehicles and Services Adding 100+ Jobs in Elkhart County
Indianapolis – Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) which encompasses the Utilimaster go-to-market brand, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 147 new jobs by 2019. “Indiana’s rich history in the automotive industry continues to attract new …
Read More »Indiana Attracts Connecticut-Based Pet Food Manufacturer, 150+ Hoosier Jobs
Indianapolis – Blue Buffalo Pet Products (NASDAQ: BUFF), the nation’s leading producer of natural pet foods, announced plans today to establish a new manufacturing facility for its wholly-owned subsidiary Heartland Pet Food in Richmond, creating up to 165 new jobs in Indiana. “I’m excited to welcome Blue Buffalo to Indiana, …
Read More »Indiana Schools, Communities Rally to Keep Students on Track for Scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is working statewide to ensure Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars stay on track to earn their scholarships and prepare for college success before graduating from high school. Beginning with the high school graduating Class of 2017, all Scholars must complete specific activities designed to …
Read More »Indiana single-family building permits up 11 percent from March
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Single-family building permits in Indiana increased 11 percent in April over the previous month according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Permits increased 13 percent in April compared to the same time last year. In April …
Read More »ISDA accepting applications for Organic Certification Cost Share program
INDIANAPOLIS (May 26, 2016) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is accepting applications for the Indiana Organic Certification Cost Share program from now until December 1, 2016. Indiana’s organic farmers and handlers can apply for a rebate of up to 75 percent of the cost of their organic certification. “This program was …
Read More »Marion County Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
INDIANAPOLIS (May 27, 2016) – Indianapolis resident Starr L. Dean, 46, pled guilty in Marion County Criminal Court Three to unemployment insurance fraud, a Class C Felony. Through the use of agency records, an Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) employee began an investigation and determined that Dean was working and …
Read More »Nine Hendricks County Projects, Events Approved by Bicentennial Commission
Danville, Ind., May 24, 2016 – The Indiana Bicentennial Commission approved 104 Legacy Projects and bicentennial events last week at the Indiana State Museum including nine in Hendricks County, the most for the county in any period since bicentennial endorsements began last year. The K-Kids Club, located at Danville South …
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