INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana fourth and eighth grade students outperformed their peers nationwide in math and earned similar scores as their peers nationwide in reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).The assessment – also known as the Nation’s Report Card – provides a snapshot of how Indiana’s students are …
Read More »2022 General Election Voter Registration Ends Today
INDIANAPOLIS (October 11, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan reminds Hoosiers that today, Tuesday, October 11 is the final day to register to vote in Indiana’s 2022 general election. If you still need to register to vote, you can register in person at your local county election administrator’s …
Read More »Shelby County man injured in tree stand fall
(Shelbyville) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Shelby County. At approximately 4:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area near the 4800 Block of North County Road 575 East for an injured person. Initial investigation revealed that Timothy Balting, 46, of Shelbyville, …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to beware of government imposter scams
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds. Scammers pretend to call from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, but it’s then later exposed as a scam. “It all starts with a seemingly harmless text, call, or email, …
Read More »INDOT seeks applicants for Engineering Scholarship Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program, available for undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients may receive up to $3,125 per semester, as well as opportunities for paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full-time …
Read More »Stinesville man injured in tree stand fall
(Bloomington) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident that occurred Sunday afternoon in Monroe County after being dispatched to the area near the 9550 block of Elwren Lane. Initial investigation revealed that Davey Summitt, 70, of Stinesville, was attempting to ascend a tree with a climbing tree stand …
Read More »Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in September
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in September. Consumers should take full advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items. “Hoosiers need to know if purchased items are flawed or have the potential to hurt them or …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of Grant to Support Educator Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced recipients of $10.6 million in funding, which will aid Indiana’s schools and community partners in supporting local initiatives to attract and retain educators in school buildings across the state. A full list of school districts and partners receiving the Attract, Prepare, …
Read More »Indiana Voter Registration Ends October 11, Early Voting Begins October 12
INDIANAPOLIS (October 3, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers of two upcoming dates regarding voting: Indiana’s voter registration deadline is October 11. Registering to vote and checking your status can be done online at http://IndianaVoters.com or by visiting your local county election administrator’s office. On …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to use caution to avoid scams this fall season
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to avoid scams this fall. This is a popular time to travel, move, and undertake home improvement projects, but it’s also it’s a time for scammers to find new victims. “When planning out your fall vacations and projects, remember anyone can be the target …
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