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200,000 pounds of poultry products donated to Hoosiers this year

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 74th annual Indiana state poultry recognition event hosted at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers have …

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Indiana Destination Development Corporation Receives $5.6 Million in Federal Grant Funding

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has received a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA awarded $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District of Columbia to revitalize travel, tourism and outdoor recreation.  “These funds allow IDDC to …

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Higher Ed Commissioner Teresa Lubbers Announces Plans to Step Down

(INDIANAPOLIS) – After more than 12 years of service, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers announced on Tuesday her plan to leave her current role at the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session. Lubbers will also be stepping down as chair of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. Currently the nation’s longest …

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ORV accident claims life of Shelburn man in Sullivan County

(Hymera) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Sullivan County.  At approximately 4:47 p.m., ­­­­­­Conservation officers were dispatched to a property near the 600 block of Orchard Street for a possible fatal ORV accident. Upon arrival, responders learned that Billy Joe Alumbaugh, …

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Goal reached: Veteran attraction efforts gaining momentum with 300+ new residents and 3,400+ veteran profiles in 2021

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 10, 2021) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the non-profit INvets announced that the Next Level Veterans initiative achieved its 2021 annual goals with over 3,400 veteran profiles created from across the nation and over 300 new Indiana residents tracked throughout the year. “INvets continues making strides in …

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Gov. Holcomb declares Nov. 7-13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Across the country temperatures are dropping and winter weather is on the horizon. The Indiana Department of Transportation urges people around the Hoosier State to be prepared.   Governor Eric Holcomb proclaimed Nov. 7-13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Along with the National Weather Service and other agencies, INDOT is encouraging the public to use this week as a …

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Indiana Launches Licensing Assistance Program for Special Education Educators

INDIANAPOLIS  – The Indiana Department of Education today announced a partnership with the University of Indianapolis’ Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) to strengthen Indiana’s special education teacher pipeline, with a focus on supporting special education teachers as they work to earn full licensure.“Indiana’s educators are difference-makers for …

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