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Gov. Holcomb Closes K-12 Until May 1 and Takes More Actions to Protect Hoosiers During Public Emergency

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief and protections for individuals and businesses, and expand unemployment insurance benefits for those impacted by job loss. …

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Indiana Secures Federal Disaster Assistance Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2020) – Last night, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for the state of Indiana, offering financial assistance for Hoosier small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the state.  The declaration is in response to a formal request Governor Eric J. Holcomb …

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Gov. Holcomb Announces Small Business Assistance in Response to COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This declaration is in response to a formal request Gov. Holcomb submitted with the SBA on Tuesday, seeking assistance through the organization’s Economic …

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Hendricks County Community Foundation Responds to COVID-19

Our community – and the world – are facing an unprecedented health crisis. As we all continue to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we wanted to inform you about the steps the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is taking to protect the health and safety of our staff, donors, and …

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DOR Temporarily Suspends In-Person Services

INDIANAPOLIS — In concert with Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidance and with the utmost concern for the health and safety of Hoosiers and DOR employees, all Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) in-person customer services will be temporarily suspended beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This includes: Indianapolis Government …

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Gov. Holcomb Supports ISDH, Eli Lilly COVID-19 Testing Partnership

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement after the announcement of the new partnership between the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and Eli Lilly and Company, with support from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to accelerate testing in Indiana for COVID-19. “This partnership between the …

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