Vigo County – April 28, 2020, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Trooper Colton Maynor was sitting stationary at the entrance of the Vigo County Fairgrounds when he observed a motorcycle traveling southbound on US 41 at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. Trooper Maynor then activated …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb Friday announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has secured commitments for more than 6.3 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) – up from 2.6 million last reported on April 13 – for hospitals, first responders, long-term care facilities and health care …
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The nation’s largest conservation program is now accepting applications from agriculture producers. Applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program received by June 1 will be considered for the next round of funding. CSP is a Farm Bill program for producers who already are conservation stewards, and who want to add more …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today congratulated Hamilton Southeastern Schools for receiving the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Award. “Preparing children for a successful future means teaching lessons both inside and outside the classroom,” said State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “I congratulate Hamilton Southeastern Schools for …
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WASHINGTON – As Americans spend more of their time online, connecting virtually amidst a historic pandemic, Rep. Jim Banks is introducing a bill that would warn consumers before they download an application from countries that pose a national security risk. U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-03) Celebrities, families and teens have …
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Mooresville – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Thursday night. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers were called to investigate an ORV accident that left a Morgan County man injured. Initial investigation revealed that Skyler Henry, 24 of Mooresville was operating a Bombardier …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Many tax myths circulate each year about filing individual income taxes leading to tax problems down the road. To avoid processing delays and future issues, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is busting five common myths about individual income taxes. Myth 1: Filing taxes is voluntary.Truth: Whether taxpayers …
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INDIANAPOLIS (April 17, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2 percent for March and remains lower than the national rate of 4.4 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The proactive efforts by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) to prioritize its tax refund fraud and identity theft prevention program has resulted in a drastic halt in increased fraud attempts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a single day, April 8, 2020, DOR’s fraud team …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipient of the 2019-2020 Title III Distinguished Indiana School District Award. Perry Township Schools was chosen to receive this distinction for demonstrating a commitment to English Learner success through strategic programming, rigorous instruction, inclusive school culture, and beneficial partnerships with …
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