INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Environmental Rules Board The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2025: Michael Chambers (Zionsville), assistant general counsel with Eli Lilly & Company Indiana Gaming Commission The …
Read More »Indiana DCS raises awareness during National Adoption Month
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2021) – The Indiana Adoption Program, the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Indiana Supreme Court are working together to share stories of children who have found permanent, loving homes across Indiana. Each November, in celebration of National Adoption Month, these agencies collaborate to spread the …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb makes appointments to various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Executive Board of the Indiana Department of Health The governor made five reappointments to the board, who will serve until August 31, 2025: Blake Dye (Fishers), representing hospital administratorsRobin Marks (Indianapolis), representing veterinariansJoanne Martin …
Read More »Statewide housing stability partnership launched
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2021) – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority will accept applications from renters in all 92 counties for the Indiana Supreme Court’s Eviction Diversion Program, which is an additional tool to promote housing stability across the state. To qualify, the renter must have a pending eviction …
Read More »High-Speed Pursuit Lands an Illinois Man in Jail
Vermillion County – October 28, 2021, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Master Trooper Ted Robertson observed a white KIA traveling northbound on State Road 63 near County Road 1250 South, traveling at a high rate of speed. Master Trooper Robertson activated his radar and received a reading of 96 mph in …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosier nurses of license-related scam
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosier nurses to be alert to phone calls from scammers claiming they must pay a large amount of money to avoid a license suspension. “When I took the oath of office earlier this year, I promised Hoosiers I would prioritize their safety and well-being,” …
Read More »Free Online Tutoring Available for Indiana Students
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education today announced a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world to support students in grades eight through 12 with free tutoring for SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.“All students learn differently, and many need some level of extra support at different points in …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Department of Financial Institutions Board of Directors The governor two reappointments to the board, who will serve until August 31, 2025: Benjamin Bochnowski (Munster), president …
Read More »Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021; deductions up to $600 available for cash donations by non-itemizers
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted last December, provides several provisions to help individuals and businesses who give …
Read More »August Indiana Employment Report
INDIANAPOLIS (September 17, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.1 percent for August, and the national rate is 5.2 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of …
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