INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education today announced a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world to support students in grades eight through 12 with free tutoring for SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.“All students learn differently, and many need some level of extra support at different points in …
Read More »Thompson receives award for conservative voting record
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2021) – The American Conservative Union Foundation recently recognized State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) for his support of legislation that protects the sanctity of life, cuts red tape and moves Indiana in the right direction. “Over the last decade, Indiana has been on a roll,” Thompson said. …
Read More »Get Pumped for National Septic-Smart Week 2021 – The Perfect Time to Learn About Septic Management
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) facilitates National SepticSmart Week to encourage homeowners and communities to take the necessary steps to maintain their septic systems. September 20th, 2021 marks the beginning of this important reminder for all Hendricks County homeowners who have septic systems. Septic …
Read More »INDOT to Host Statewide Winter Seasonal Hiring Event; September 30th
The Indiana Department of Transportation will be hosting a Statewide Winter Seasonal Hiring Event on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (local time) in multiple locations across the state. Winter seasonal employees earn $20/hour or $24/hour for snow plow drivers. Winter seasonal employees must have a Commercial …
Read More »New Indiana Connectivity Program to launch next week
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced a new program aiming to help more Hoosiers obtain access to reliable and quality broadband. Homeowners and business owners can apply for consideration for the Indiana Connectivity Program, which opens for …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Department of Financial Institutions Board of Directors The governor two reappointments to the board, who will serve until August 31, 2025: Benjamin Bochnowski (Munster), president …
Read More »Downtown Detectives Arrest Several People Over The Weekend on Gun Charges
INDIANAPOLIS-Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Downtown District Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) detectives, with the assistance of other officers, made four arrests related to illegal possession/use of firearms over this past weekend. They also recovered four firearms that were used in crimes and a package of suspected narcotics. Below are …
Read More »Indiana State Police Indianapolis District Accepting Applications for Civilian Dispatcher
Indianapolis, IN -The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for two Regional Dispatcher positions to staff the Regional Dispatch Center which operates the State Police Post in Indianapolis, 8620 E. 21st Street Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law …
Read More »Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021; deductions up to $600 available for cash donations by non-itemizers
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted last December, provides several provisions to help individuals and businesses who give …
Read More »August Indiana Employment Report
INDIANAPOLIS (September 17, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.1 percent for August, and the national rate is 5.2 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 …
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