INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana PK-12 schools and higher education institutions can now apply for a needs-based, competitive $61.6 million grant program providing funding to improve remote learning. “Teachers, administrators and superintendents have faced this pandemic with innovative solutions to ensure our students continue to receive …
Read More »Indiana Department of Revenue Recognized as Top Workplace for Second Year
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has once again earned a place as one of the IndyStar’s Top Workplaces, a prestigious award based solely on an anonymous survey of DOR employees measuring several aspects of employee engagement and workplace culture. “Our team is honored to win this award …
Read More »Juvenile swimmer recovered from Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County
Mansfield, IN- Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call this afternoon of a swimmer who had disappeared in the water near the Mansfield Covered Bridge. The incident took place approximately 1:34 p.m. when witnesses reported a female juvenile struggling in Big Raccoon Creek before going under the surface. Indiana Conservation Officers and multiple other first responders …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb joins Jake Steinfeld in awarding fitness centers to Indiana schools
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld announced the three Indiana schools that were selected to each receive a $100,000 DON’T QUIT!® fitness center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC). The NFGFC Review Committee has named Perry Meridian Middle School in Indianapolis, Martin …
Read More »Suspicious Activity and Pursuit in Clay County Results in an Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
Clay County – Detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post have been requested by Clay County Sheriff Paul Harden to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident that took place on June 17, 2020, at approximately 3:08 a.m., near Centerpoint, Indiana. At approximately 2:27 a.m., deputies of the Clay County Sheriff’s Department …
Read More »Indiana Works to Expand Access to Small Business Recovery Resources
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today provided updates on the state’s efforts to support Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, announcing a new partnership with Indiana Black Expo (IBE) to increase access to economic and workforce recovery programs for minority employers and encouraging small business owners to apply for funding available …
Read More »Secretary Lawson celebrates anniversary of senior protection council
INDIANAPOLIS (June 16, 2020) — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s desire to protect senior citizens led to the creation of the Indiana Council Against Senior Exploitation, or IN-CASE, one year ago. IN-CASE members, including Secretary Lawson’s office, will celebrate this anniversary with a series of virtual events aimed at …
Read More »USDOT Awards Indiana $4.4 Million for I-70 Truck Automation Corridor Project
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is receiving a U.S. Department of Transportation grant focused on automated driving technology. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is awarding a team including INDOT, Transportation Research Center, Inc. (TRC), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Drive Ohio $4.4 million for the Interstate …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces Ruble to leave post from Indiana Department of Labor in July
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Commissioner of Labor Rick Ruble has informed Gov. Eric J. Holcomb that after 23 years of public service he will step down from his position at the end of July. “Serving citizens over the span of three different Administrations, Rick has devoted every day to advance the …
Read More »Reps. Banks, Tiffany Introduce Reopen Our Schools Act
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), member of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced a piece of legislation today that would halt a school’s federal funding if they refuse to reopen for in-person learning in the fall. The legislation’s title is Reopen Our Schools Act. …
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