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 …
Read More »IURC Initiates Investigation Regarding Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Hoosier Ratepayers, Utilities
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 …
Read More »Indiana Notaries Public to see significant changes in coming weeks
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 …
Read More »Three juveniles injured in Allen County ORV accident
(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 …
Read More »Kroger Health Offers Free Telenutrition Service to Promote Healthy, Affordable Eating
(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 …
Read More »DOR Customer Walk-In Centers Reopening for Appointment-Only Service
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. …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Takes Action to Prepare for Revenue Shortfalls
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 …
Read More »Indiana State Department of Agriculture awards Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry $7,500 to aid in hunger relief efforts
(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 …
Read More »Kroger Achieves New Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Milestones
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its latest results and achievements for Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, the company’s bold social impact plan aimed at creating communities free of hunger and waste. “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste addresses the disparity between hunger and food waste in …
Read More »State Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace in First Week
INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2020) – Since launching the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace on May 6, the state has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders, shipping bundles of hand sanitizer, face masks and face shields to Hoosier small businesses and nonprofits across the …
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