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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Arcola hunter injured in firearms related hunting accident in Allen County
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred Sunday morning in Allen County. At approximately 9:00 a.m., responders were dispatched to private property near the 3900 block of Felger Road for a person possibly shot in a hunting related accident. Charles Spicer, 57, of Arcola, was deer hunting …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA: Indiana Connectivity Program first round deadline approaching
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 15, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs encourage Hoosier homeowners and business owners to apply for the Indiana Connectivity Program before the Nov. 28 first round deadline. Those lacking reliable broadband can initiate interest by calling the Indiana Broadband Connect Center, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Presents Draft Indicator Examples for New Indiana GPS Dashboard
INDIANAPOLIS — At today’s State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented the next phase of the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) school performance dashboard development. IDOE is now accepting public feedback on a draft set of Indiana GPS indicator examples that would …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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