State News

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 …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Indiana has received approval to continue its successful alternative to traditional Medicaid expansion—the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)—for ten more years. This allows the state to continue health coverage for more than 572,000 low-income adult Hoosiers. “Today’s extension empowers more than half …

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 26, 2020) – Today, the Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) announced new resources to provide employment support to Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs. Through these initiatives, eligible companies may apply for no-cost assistance to help enhance their workplace policies or recruit and hire employees essential to the business’ long-term …

Carmel, Ind. – October 23, 2020 – The Indiana Broadcasters Association, which represents more than 270 TV and Radio stations across the Hoosier state, is donating  $15,000 to support the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown.  The contribution was presented this week during the IBA’s 2020 “Best In Broadcasting” Spectrum Awards that …

Despite the fact that the U.S. is struggling with a fall surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on October 12, and were 89% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help add some context to these statistics, WalletHub just released updated rankings for the States …

(Indiana) –  Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry is once again giving away 52 guns in 52 weeks and only 1,000 tickets will be sold! Tickets are $40.00 each or 3 for $100.00 AND your tickets stay in throughout the whole drawing! Winners will be announced every Wednesday for 52 weeks, starting …

INDIANAPOLIS (October 22, 2020) – More than 1 million Hoosiers have requested an absentee ballot or voted early in the 2020 General Election, according to Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson. With 12 days remaining before the November 3rd election, 553,270 absentee by-mail ballots have been requested across the state, …

Vigo County – In August of 2020, the Indiana State Police began an investigation into a woman, who once operated as the controller of finances for Burger Chrysler Jeep of Terre Haute, allegedly stealing over $50,000 worth of property and funds with the intent to deprive. Cecia Copeland, age 53, …

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 21, 2020) —The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced Samantha (Sam) Miller as the new Indiana FFA Director. Miller previously served as the Assistant FFA Director for nearly three years. Samantha (Sam) Miller “Sam has been a true asset and shining light to the Indiana FFA Association for …