State News

House Bill 1177, which requires the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Division of Aging to develop a strategic dementia plan, has been signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb.   HB1177 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. It was authored by Rep. Gregory Porter (D-Indianapolis) and co-authored by Rep. Ethan …

(Cloverdale) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Owen-Putnam State Forest and was completely contained by early evening. At approximately 2 p.m., a Putnam County resident called 911 and reported a large amount of smoke behind his residence near the intersection of County Road 1050 …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 1, 2021) – The Indiana Department of Child Services, in partnership with The Villages, kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a virtual event featuring Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, Director Terry Stigdon, The Villages CEO/President Sharon Pierce, Prevent Child Abuse America CEO/President Dr. Melissa Merrick and special guest speaker …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 4.0 percent for February, and the national rate is 6.2 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 the …

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2021 – Every dog has its day, and more than 400 of the nation’s most wonderful dogs are hoping that day will come for them this fall during the 11th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards®.  Now it’s up to America to help decide which of …

Indianapolis, IN – March 23, 2021 – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting a series of special virtual programs designed for people affected by the disease in various ways, including people living with dementia, caregivers and family members, future healthcare workers and individuals who are looking to reduce …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb announced the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is extending individual income tax filing and payment deadlines to align with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deadline of May 17, 2021. “Last week, the IRS announced tax deadline and payment extensions for individual tax returns. By aligning …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has signed Executive Order 21-07 to align the state of Indiana with the federal government and delay state individual income tax filings and payments from April 15 to May 17. Last week, the U.S. Treasury extended the deadline to file and pay federal individual …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2021) — In celebration of National Ag Day, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture have teamed up to launch a new augmented reality education opportunity for students of all ages but with a focus on grades eight, nine and 10.  …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2021) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced that the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Division of Disability and Rehabilitation Services (DDRS) have opened Round 2 of the Community Connections for People with Disabilities (CCPWD) grant program. Awardees are eligible for up to $200,000 …