(Indianapolis, IN)-A civilian employee of the Indiana State Police has been diagnosed with the second confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus. The employee, who is assigned to the State Police’s General Headquarters in Indianapolis, was admitted to a local hospital for a medical issue. Today, the employee received notice they …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Indiana Receives Federal Disaster Declaration
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana has been granted a federal Major Disaster Declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. The funding can be used to cover costs of emergency needs including crisis counseling, food programs, temporary shelters, protective equipment, safety resources and personnel. …
Read More »Resources for Hoosiers Affected by COVID-19
In these challenging and uncertain times, the state is providing a variety of key resources to support Hoosiers impacted by COVID-19.Resources for unemployed workers To contact the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) regarding unemployment insurance, which must be completed electronically, click here or call 800-891-6499.Due to high call volume, some calls are getting a message that …
Read More »Don’t Fall Victim to COVID-19-Related Stimulus Scams
INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers are facing challenging times to keep their families safe and avoid the spread of COVID-19, and unfortunately scammers are adding additional risk by taking advantage of the current health crisis. Newly-surfaced reports show scammers creating text messages, emails, websites and social media posts to pose as government …
Read More »Indiana SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts next week
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that more than 152,000 Indiana households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits when April distributions begin this Sunday. The additional funds are intended to help Hoosiers obtain food and support for their families while Indiana responds to the COVID-19 …
Read More »Indy Chamber Launches “Buy Indy” Campaign to Support Small Businesses While Sheltering in Place
(INDIANAPOLIS) – In an effort to further support small businesses and encourage the public to comply with recommended state and local health protocols, the Indy Chamber launched the Buy Indy campaign today to help business owners inform customers about changes in their business offerings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and …
Read More »URGENT – The state of Indiana NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE – COVID-19
The State of Indiana is calling on all workplace health and safety professionals and divisions to attend a conference call with the Indiana Department of Labor on Friday, April 3 at any of the times listed below.We need your assistance with locating and securing personal protective equipment (PPE) for our …
Read More »Schools close for the remainder of the year; Gov. Holcomb, Superintendent McCormick Outline Education Changes for the Remaining School Year
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and outlines options for districts to continue education during the fight against COVID-19. Click here for a link to …
Read More »Brownsburg Parks Department closes some facilities but parks and trails remain open
The Brownsburg Parks Department announced today that facilities such as their basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds and playgrounds would be closed until further notice. They added that open park spaces and trails remain open but park goers should continue to observe social distancing protocols. https://www.facebook.com/brownsburgparks/posts/10157078999061186
Read More »Walmart and Brownsburg Fire Territory implement new social distancing protocols
You will see changes at the Brownsburg Walmart that promotes social distancing. The Brownsburg Fire Territory has been working with Walmart to develop a safe plan that promotes social distancing. Access for shopping and leaving the store will only be at the grocery entrance at the south side of the …
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