INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2022) — One year after its creation, Indiana’s newest scholarship fund is ready to launch! The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program joins the state’s robust catalog of education opportunities and is designed for families seeking to take control of their student’s academic journeys. The application window will open …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb selects Judge Derek Molter to join Indiana Supreme Court
Judge Derek Molter INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter as the next member of the Indiana Supreme Court. Molter will replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Steven David. “Derek Molter is devoted to the cause of justice and maintaining the …
Read More »Just Over Half of Indiana’s High School Graduates Went to College in 2020
INDIANAPOLIS) – With just over half – 53 percent – of Indiana high school graduates in the class of 2020 having pursued education beyond high school, Indiana’s college-going rate experienced its sharpest year-over-year decline and dropped to its lowest point in recent history. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education today released …
Read More »Indiana Destination Development Corporation and Visit Indiana Launches Tourism Marketing Campaign
INDIANAPOLIS (June 8, 2022) – Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) today launched the ‘IN Indiana’ marketing campaign, a unique effort to tell the Hoosier State’s authentic story. Visit Indiana has developed an extensive customizable toolkit of resources available free of charge to every business, small town, …
Read More »Two boaters rescued from Shock Lake
(North Webster) Conservation Officers are investigating an incident where two boats operators had to be rescued from Shock Lake. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Kosciusko County Dispatch received a call in reference to two sinking boats on Shock Lake. Dalton Stiver, 25, of Cromwell and Charles Stiver, 47, of Syracuse were …
Read More »Indiana Board of Education Approves Indiana’s New Science & Middle School Civics Standards
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) today approved new K-12 Indiana Academic Standards in science and computer science, as well as academic standards for a new middle school civics course. Indiana’s new science standards reflect similar content areas as Indiana’s previous 2016 standards, with an increased focus on supporting …
Read More »Indiana Starts Post Election Audits for 2022 Election Season
INDIANAPOLIS (June 6, 2022) – Secretary of State Holli Sullivan today announced the start of post-election audits for the 2022 election cycle. Audits will begin this week, examining results of the 2022 primary. “Our post-election audits are another step Indiana takes to safeguard our elections ensuring Hoosiers are confident every …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Crouch, FSSA accepting 2022 Golden Hoosier Award nominations
STATEHOUSE (May 11, 2022) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging has announced nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Golden Hoosier Award. This is the 15th year for the program. “Our state is filled with generous Hoosiers who …
Read More »CollegeChoice 529 Plans Launches Faces of 529 Day Contest
INDIANAPOLIS (May 5, 2022) — Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell is announcing the CollegeChoice Faces of 529 Day Contest to celebrate National College Savings Plan Day on May 29 (5/29). CollegeChoice 529 will award one winner with a $529 CollegeChoice account contribution for sharing a photo with a caption of who …
Read More »Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $200,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns in 11 States including Indiana
WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2022 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), today announced $200,000 in grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 11 states. The grants will fund a variety of highway-rail grade crossing safety public education projects, many of which will be conducted in conjunction …
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