State News

Two Indiana Conservation Officers rescued an 11-year-old girl from drowning yesterday, after she fell into the Whitewater River in Richmond, below the Weir Dam. The rescue was a result of the officers being in the right place, at the right time while patrolling the river. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Indiana …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 28, 2020) — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption and anxiety to individuals and the financial markets. Because fraudsters often try to capitalize on current issues and problems to promote their scams, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today issued an investor advisory on exempt securities offerings, …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 28, 2020) — With the June 2nd Primary Election only a few days away, Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding voters to return their absentee ballots – and they have multiple options. “We’re facing an unusual situation in this year’s primary, and given the volume of absentee …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) issued an Order today initiating an investigation into the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Hoosier ratepayers and utilities. Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-02 on March 6, 2020, declaring a public health emergency for the pandemic, followed …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 27, 2020) — Indiana’s largest body of public officials is undergoing a number of changes to longstanding regulations. Indiana Notaries Public can now discharge their duties remotely, and new rules for continuing education will soon take effect. One major change introduced this year was the debut of remote …

(Fort Wayne) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that injured three juveniles yesterday. The accident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. in the 1400 block of Tulip Tree Road. A side-by-side ORV occupied by three juveniles, ages 16, 15 and 14, was heading west on Tulip Drive …

(Indianapolis, IN.) — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced a free telenutrition service to help Americans shop for, prepare and enjoy healthy fresh and non-perishable foods during the COVID-19 crisis. The free telenutrition service is the latest offering from Kroger Health’s Food as Medicine …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting appointments for in-person customer service starting May 26, 2020. Locations reopening include the district offices in Bloomington, Clarksville, Columbus, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette, Merrillville, Muncie, South Bend and Terre Haute, along with DOR’s Motor Carrier Services customer center. …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has asked the State Budget Agency (SBA) to initiate plans to reduce state agency appropriations by 15 percent for Fiscal Year 2021 because of the sharp drop in state revenues that was reported for April and to prepare for a continued …

(Indiana) –  In November of 2019, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $7,500 to fund processing fees on livestock donated to serve Indiana residents. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, more than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Meat provides …