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Avian influenza has been confirmed in snow geese and other water birds from western Gibson County. Diagnostic testing on carcasses collected there was done at the National Veterinary Services Lab. More than 100,000 snow geese are currently present in western…

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport).  Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that applications will be accepted through Jan. 31 for the 2023–2024 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to remind nonprofit organizations about changes to how they file their annual report with the agency and how they will access sales tax exemption certificates beginning next year.  Earlier this year,…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction is launching a new program to support Hoosier youth in building a stronger sense of self through the Believe in You campaign. The campaign includes…

Indianapolis – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) have opened applications for Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) and Water Assistance Program (WAP). These programs are designed to help households across the state pay their bills…

INDIANAPOLIS — Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across the state and nation. As the fall season settles in, shorter days and more hours of darkness bring an increased risk of crashes involving pedestrians, making this October’s Pedestrian Safety Month more…

INDIANAPOLIS – 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 or by visiting…

STATEHOUSE – More than 1.5 million automatic taxpayer refund (ATR) checks have been printed and mailed, confirmed State Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA today. “We successfully completed printing on September 21 and sent the last batch of automatic taxpayer refund checks…

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvest season is here, and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler, Hoosier Ag Today and many other state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway safety this fall encouraging motorists to watch out…

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded $67 million in federal grants to more than 190 public and non-profit entities through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. The funding will be used to provide direct services and assistance to…

You can celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 by getting outside and enjoying your favorite outdoor activity at one of the many DNR destinations throughout Indiana (on.IN.gov/recfinder). National Public Lands Day, which is…

Sept. 24 is National Hunting & Fishing Day and the last Free Fishing Day of the year in Indiana. Both provide unique opportunities to enjoy the state’s public lands and waters. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish any…