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INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction is providing new funding to help build and support projects in Indiana to improve mental health services for Hoosiers. This includes funding appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly in House Enrolled Act 1001, and additional funding from …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2022) – The Indiana Department of Child Services received approval from the Administration for Children and Families of its Title IV-E Prevention Program Five-Year plan, which allows the state to use federal funding for the first time to deliver prevention services to families with the goal of …

Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov today in honor of Independence Day to discover any unclaimed money that could light up their holiday weekend.   “I’m inviting all Hoosiers to take a moment during this holiday weekend to search for unclaimed property and money. Amidst fireworks and cookouts, it’s a great time …

The Independence Day holiday typically means more boaters spending more time on the water across the United States, which typically results in an increase in the number of boating incidents and fatalities. As a result, from July 2–4, Indiana Conservation Officers, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a kayaker after he was recovered from a private pond. Friday at approximately 6:45 p.m., Conservation Officers responded to the 2800 block of Old Michigan Road in the town of Holton for a kayaker that had fallen in the water and not …

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will participate in the 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, June 26-28. Led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA is the premier event connecting global companies with economic development organizations on significant foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities. The Investment Summit will …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 22, 2022) — State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell is pleased to announce that Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans have been named top-performing plans by SavingforCollege.com based on investment performance during the first quarter of 2022. CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan secured the #1 spot for 3-year investment performance, and came …

Attorney General Todd Rokita encourages Hoosiers to avoid scams by being mindful as they prepare for out-of-town summer vacations. To ensure your time away is as safe as possible, use caution to avoid crafty scammers.   “When planning your vacation this summer, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Attorney …

A search is underway for a Springville man after he went missing in the water at Monroe Lake. This afternoon at approximately 5:24 p.m., responders were dispatched to the lake for two people struggling in the water. Upon arrival, officers learned that one of the individuals was rescued from the …

Indiana is currently in the midst of a record heat wave. Soaring temperatures and stifling humidity are driving a 105F-110F degree heat index throughout most of Indiana for the next few days. The Indiana Department of Labor and its Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration want to ensure that employees …