INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced his 2021 Next Level Agenda, which is focused on safely navigating out of the pandemic and emerging as a stronger Indiana. “The 2021 Next Level Agenda is focused on making sure Indiana remains a state of opportunity for all,” Gov. Holcomb said. “To …
Read More »DWD continues to combat fraudulent unemployment insurance activity
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 16, 2020) – An elderly woman receives an overpayment notice on an unemployment insurance (UI) claim, though she’s never filed for benefits. A company in southern Indiana discovers that claims have been filed using the names of several senior-level managers. And more broadly, across the state, more Hoosier employees …
Read More »State Launches Online Marketplace, Increases Support for Indiana Small Businesses
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 14, 2020) – Today Indiana Grown, a program of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), announced a new online marketplace for their members. Through Shop Indiana Grown, eligible farms and small businesses will have access to larger consumer markets to sell their products, and customers will be able to …
Read More »Teacher Compensation Commission Releases Recommendations
INDIANAPOLIS – The Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission released its report detailing recommendations for making teacher pay competitive with surrounding states. During his 2019 State of the State Address, Governor Eric. J. Holcomb tasked the 13-member commission with providing proposals prior to the 2021 legislative session. “I am grateful to …
Read More »Federal Unemployment Insurance Programs Set to Expire on Dec. 26
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 14, 2020) – All unemployment insurance compensation programs created by the federal CARES Act are currently scheduled to expire on Dec. 26 without further Congressional action. In Indiana, the two programs that will be affected are Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). PUA …
Read More »Six awardees receive specialty crop grant funding
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 3, 2020) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture awarded more than $468,000 to six projects designed to grow the state’s specialty crop sector, funded by USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops. “Our Hoosier farmers …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges and DUI
Vigo County – December 2, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Trooper Andrew Mattern was patrolling in the area of 10th Street and Harrison, when he stopped a 2004 Chevrolet for failing to stop at the stop sign. The driver was identified as Thomas Hackl, age 41, of Terre Haute, Indiana. Suspicious …
Read More »Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 81st Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 81st Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career …
Read More »More People Online Shopping: Know How to Keep Your Info Safe
INDIANAPOLIS — More shoppers than ever before will be browsing and shopping the online deals today, so the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to remind all Hoosiers of how to shop smart this holiday season. The holidays offer cybercriminals a chance to steal sensitive data and then quickly turn …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Winter Traditions
INDIANAPOLIS – (Nov. 18, 2020) – Bundle up for some Indiana winter fun. Visit Indiana’s final #The20IN20 list features the must-see, must-do winter traditions around the state. “There’s no shortage of activities in Indiana to do during the winter months,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch. “Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast who likes sledding …
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