National School Choice Week is Jan. 23-29 this year. It’s an annual recognition of the educational options families can use to best meet the needs of their children. For over a decade, I’ve worked hard to support school choice, which empowers Hoosier parents to have more control over their children’s …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita sues Google over deceptive practices in harvesting Hoosiers’ location data
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit today alleging that Google has misled consumers by falsely representing the extent to which users may control how their location data is accessed, stored, used and monetized by Google. “Protecting Hoosiers from Big Tech’s deceptive and unfair practices continues to be a major …
Read More »Snowmobile accident claims life of Angola man
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal snowmobile accident that occurred yesterday in Steuben County. At approximately 5 p.m., the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and requested to assist with locating Adam Fifield, 34, of Angola. Fifield had been missing for approximately 1.5 hours after leaving a residence in …
Read More »Chartered Crypto-Startup Banks on Indiana’s Thriving Tech Community, Top Talent
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 25, 2021) – Anchorage Digital, a regulated digital asset platform and the first crypto company to receive a federal bank charter, announced plans today to establish operations in central Indiana, creating at least 10 new, high-skill jobs by the end of 2022.“Indiana is on the cutting-edge of high …
Read More »Secretary of State Holli Sullivan Recognizes National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
INDIANAPOLIS (January 25, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan Tuesday recognized National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a civic event encouraging more people to become election workers. “Our nation’s free and fair elections are a model for democracy across the globe, and poll workers are a critical part of …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Association, volunteers to push for state legislation on Day of Action
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2022 – Volunteer advocates from across the state will urge lawmakers to pass legislation to help Hoosiers affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia during the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter’s virtual Day of Action on Feb. 1, 2022. Alzheimer’s Association advocates will push for three legislative priorities, …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Encourages Participation in Summer Meals Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2022 Summer Food Service Program.The Summer Food Service Program reimburses local sponsors that serve healthy free meals and snacks to children 18 years old and younger. Sponsorship is open to public and …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces New Board Members and Roles
HCCF is excited to announce new Board Members and new roles for our current members. Our new members are Dan Dunbar, Amy Comer Elliott, Harry Gill and Shariq Siddiqui. Current Board member Brad Riley is transitioning to Vice Board Chair. Clockwise from top left: Brad Riley, Harry Gill, Dan Dunbar, …
Read More »IHCDA seeks Volunteers to Count Hoosiers Experiencing Homelessness
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 4, 2022) – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and partner agencies across the state coordinate to conduct a one-night count of the homeless population. This year’s count will take place Jan. 26, 2022. IHCDA and partners are seeking volunteers in every county to help conduct the count. IHCDA’s …
Read More »Crash on I-65 near Franklin Claims the Life of a Three-Year-Old Child
Franklin, IN – This morning, at approximately 9:47 a.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received an emergency call about a vehicle that was disabled partially in the left lane of I-65 northbound near the 86 mile marker. As police were responding to assist, dispatchers began receiving numerous calls about a serious crash …
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