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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced a series of pilot programs designed to increase access to mental health care for inmates in Indiana county jails. The pilot programs will focus on individuals found incompetent to stand trial who are …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 5, 2020) – Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced grant awards totaling $650,000 to three Indiana companies to foster innovation and technology development in the defense industry. The grants, which were recently approved following the state’s first Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) in July, will enable these businesses …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. …

INDIANAPOLIS – (Nov. 6, 2020) – After counting almost 30,000 votes, Visit Indiana announced today the winners for The 20IN20 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. The winners are: Donut Shops: Rise’n Roll Bakery & Deli; Lakes: Lake Wawasee; and Unique Sleeps: French Lick Resort. “It may be hard to narrow your choice …

(Indianapolis, IN) – On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Hoosiers participated in the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” by visiting Indiana State Police Posts, locations sponsored by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) and the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, and other sites across the state. “Prescription Drug Take Back Day is …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2020) – The Indiana Adoption Program and the Department of Child Services are once again partnering with the Indiana Supreme Court to share stories of children who have found permanent loving homes across the state. Each November, in honor of National Adoption Month, state agencies work to spread …

INDIANAPOLIS – (Oct. 29, 2020) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) announced today that the Destination Development Grant program application period is now open. “These grants can boost communities and regions across the state,” Crouch said. “Projects should focus on developing or enhancing amenities and destinations that improve …

MUNSTER, Indiana – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced construction will begin on the state’s largest public transit investment in Indiana history – expanding commuter rail service from the West Lake Corridor to Chicago. This project, which is a key piece of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, expands the South …

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2020) – Indiana will launch a new smart manufacturing hub next year to support the long-term growth of the state’s manufacturing industry, which is a key driver of Indiana’s economy. The new facility, which Governor Eric J. Holcomb first announced in May under the Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement (EASE) …

INDIANAPOLIS – State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick today released an EducationFIRST packet, outlining critical policy actions needed during the upcoming legislative session. Including an infographic, legislative briefs, and a letter addressed to state legislators, Superintendent McCormick identified five core issues facing Indiana’s K-12 ecosystem, along with the consequences for leaving …