INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of a new statewide, interactive map showing the prevalence of unmet social needs throughout the state, community by community. With the data, communities can identify and prioritize emerging social needs and target services to proactively and strategically …
Read More »State Awards 20 Manufacturing Readiness Grants to Indiana Businesses
INDIANAPOLIS (August 19, 2020) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), in partnership with Conexus Indiana, announced awards totaling nearly $2 million to 20 Indiana businesses in Manufacturing Readiness Grants, which Governor Eric J. Holcomb first announced in May. The grants are part of the Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces $61M for Education Connectivity, Devices and Resources
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the recipients of $61 million in grants designed to improve connectivity and increase devices available to students and teachers through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. “Indiana’s students, parents and teachers have worked hard to adapt to the challenges COVID-19 has …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Natural Wonders
INDIANAPOLIS – (August 19, 2020) – From canyons and caves to waterfalls and wildlife, Indiana’s wilderness is simply breathtaking. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list focuses on the natural wonders of the Hoosier State. “There’s so many natural features in Indiana to explore,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “These 20 attractions are all great …
Read More »Three dead after vehicle drives into Lake Monroe
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of three individuals at Monroe Reservoir late Saturday night. At approximately 10:30 p.m., witnesses reported seeing a vehicle drive down the Paynetown State Recreation Area boat ramp and enter the water. The driver called out for help and attempted to exit the …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces two new state forests
MARTINSVILLE –Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the establishment of two new Indiana state forests at a ceremony in Morgan County. Ravinia State Forest, near Paragon, encompasses 1,500 acres of wooded rolling hills, valleys and restored cropland. The area now known as Mountain Tea State Forest consists of more than 1,150 …
Read More »Immersive Export Program Connects Indiana Small Businesses to Global Markets
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 13, 2020) – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) recognized seven small businesses this week for completing the 2020 Export Indiana Accelerator, a statewide initiative assisting Indiana companies in creating ready-to-execute export plans to position their products or services in the international marketplace.“To stay competitive in today’s …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces expanded peer recovery options for Hoosiers with mental health issues and substance use disorders
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained peer support recovery professionals through the Indiana Recovery Network. Peer supports are trained professionals with personal experience with mental health …
Read More »$1.1 Million in Fines Approved for NIPSCO Pipeline Safety Violations
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order today in Cause No. 44970 S2 approving $1,110,000 in civil penalties for Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC (NIPSCO) for pipeline safety violations occurring in 2018. These violations are related to NIPSCO’s failure to locate or mark its pipelines …
Read More »New grant program to help Indiana Main Street organizations
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 5, 2020) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today launched Taking Care of Main Street, a new program to provide operational support for Indiana Main Street programs. “Downtowns are the heartbeats of our rural communities, and we recognize the significant …
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