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INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana today announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open. SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child to help purchase groceries …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 23, 2024) – Experience the thrill of racing with “The Motorsports Circuit IN Indiana.” In partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) launched “The Motorsports Circuit IN Indiana” microsite to tell Indiana’s rich racing history and help visitors understand why racing culture …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Earlier today the Indiana Department of Transportation officially marked the start of its 2024 construction season and emphasized the critical importance of work zone safety as construction and road maintenance projects begin across the state. INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith was joined by Indiana State Police, Indiana Constructors Inc., agency …

INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to support the anticipated needs of Indiana’s emergency response, transportation, communication and critical infrastructure systems due to the expected high-number of visitors traveling to the state to view the total solar eclipse. The executive order will allow Indiana to utilize resources from …

Hundreds of thousands of eclipse viewers will flock to Indiana as the first total solar eclipse in seven years makes its way across the Hoosier State on Monday, April 8.  The eclipse will be visible over a large portion of the state, with the path of totality spanning from Evansville …

INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Education today announced that eligible educators can now enroll in a free professional development course designed to help them earn Indiana’s Literacy Endorsement. Eligible educators will receive up to $1,200 in stipends for completion of the course. “For the first time ever, Indiana educators can …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2024) – Secretary of State Diego Morales will be recognizing Slam the Scam Day on March 7, 2024, to help raise awareness and prevent scammers from stealing your money or identity. National Slam the Scam Day is an initiative to raise public awareness and educate Hoosiers to …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 5, 2024) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today announced the launch of the state’s Legend Fund, a loan participation program designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses gain access to funds needed to grow. The Legend Fund, fueled by federal funding awarded to Indiana through the State …

Need more time to file your state taxes? If so, you can request an extension of time to file your return electronically via INTIME, DOR’s customer portal. What you need to know You’ll need to request an extension to file no later than April 15, 2024. The new due date …

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Indiana consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams approaching the holiday season.  “While online dating may seem like an easy way to find love, it doesn’t always end well,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We see cases of goodhearted people who truly believe they’re …