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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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INBiz, Indiana’s Business Portal, Registers 750,000th User

INDIANAPOLIS (November 3, 2021) – More than 750,000 users are now registered in INBiz, Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing businesses. Created in 2016, INBiz serves as a single online location for numerous transactions with state government. The site provides a streamlined, customer-centric experience that reduces confusion, stress, and …

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Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Award more than $100 million through Community Crossings

Franklin, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 218 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $101.9 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the Governor’s Next Level Roads program. “Community Crossings continues to …

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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

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 …

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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 …

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