Category State

Press Release, State

Indiana governor announces work policy changes designed to make State of Indiana a top employer, reward employees

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced three phases of new state work policies that will offer employees more workplace flexibility, enhance their experience and well-being, and continue efforts to make compensation more competitive. “We pledged to evaluate the…

February 17, 2022

Health, Press Release, State

Indiana launches grant program to address health issues; applications due March 31, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health is seeking applications for the Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant, a $50 million program established by the Indiana General Assembly last year to address health issues that impact Indiana. HEA 1007 charges the…

January 28, 2022

Press Release, State

Celebrate from ‘Pie Day-to-Pi Day’and win a Pie-oneer t-shirt

Be a Pie-oneer! Blaze the Hoosier Pie Trail™ from ‘Pie Day-to-Pi Day’ with the Indiana Culinary Trails Passport. Starting on National Jan. 23 (National Pie Day) and running through the month of February (National Pie Month) to Mar. 14 (Pi Day).…

January 23, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Governor unveils 2022 Next Level Agenda

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced his 2022 Next Level Agenda, which focuses on strengthening the state’s economy and focusing on areas that support that growth, including workforce training expansion, improving early childhood education efforts, advancing infrastructure projects,…

January 3, 2022

Press Release, State

Gov. Holcomb announces all Hoosier taxpayers to receive a tax refund

INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb announces today an estimated 4.3 million taxpayers will receive a $125 refund after they file their 2021 taxes. “Despite a pandemic, Indiana exceeded all expectations and closed the state fiscal year with an unprecedented amount in…

December 15, 2021

Education, Press Release, State

Indiana launches licensing assistance program for special education educators

NDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today announced a partnership with the University of Indianapolis’ Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) to strengthen Indiana’s special education teacher pipeline, with a focus on supporting special education teachers as…

November 8, 2021

Press Release, State

Hoosiers invited to continue donating items to Afghan evacuees

As cold weather approaches, Hoosiers are asked to consider donating needed clothing and infant supplies to help Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury in Johnson County. Donation sites have been established across the state, but Hoosiers are encouraged to…

October 21, 2021

Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff until sunset on Oct. 22, 2021 to honor life and legacy of General Colin Powell

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Oct. 22, 2021. SOURCE: News release…

October 18, 2021

State

State Dept. of Agriculture receives $500,000 grant to support mental health and farm stress

NDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute for Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Program. ISDA is partnering with the…

October 7, 2021

State

Stellantis announces major investment in Kokomo operations to accelerate electrification plans, increase energy efficiency

KOKOMO, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today joined local officials and executives from Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and UAW leaders to announce the company’s plans to invest $229 million in its…

October 7, 2021

State

Indiana regions deliver bold visions as statewide READI funding requests total more than $1B

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced 17 regions representing all 92 counties submitted proposals for funding from the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Together, these proposals, which aim to accelerate small- and large-scale growth within their communities,…

October 7, 2021

Education, State

Applications open through January 31, 2022 for Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

(INDIANAPOLIS) – High-achieving high school and college students who are planning to teach in the State of Indiana for at least five years can apply for a $7,500 scholarship per year of college (up to $30,000 total) through the Next Generation…

October 5, 2021

State

Gov. Holcomb signs House Bill 1581, confirming new redistricting maps

INDIANAPOLIS-Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed House Bill 1581 confirming the new state legislative and congressional redistricting maps. “Today I signed HB 1581, completing this once-in-a-decade constitutionally required process. I want to thank both the House and Senate for faithfully following…

October 4, 2021

Government, State

Lehe announces retirement after nearly two decades of public service

STATEHOUSE – On Monday, Sept. 27, State Rep. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) announced his plan to retire in 2022 after fulfilling his current term as state representative for House District 25. “Serving as the state representative for House District 25 has…

October 3, 2021

State

Indiana General Assembly approves new congressional, state legislative districts

STATEHOUSE— On Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, the Indiana General Assembly approved the new congressional and state legislative district lines, concluding the General Assembly’s constitutional duty of redistricting. Indiana is required by state and federal law to redraw Indiana’s Statehouse and…

October 3, 2021

State

Flags at half-staff on Oct. 3, 2021 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Gov.…

October 2, 2021

State

Hunters can donate deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers

Conservation Officers encourage Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers. The Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund administered by the DNR Division of Law Enforcement provides grants to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, the Dubois County Sportsmen Club, and Hunters…

September 30, 2021

State

Upcoming changes to SNAP for October

Here’s an update from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration on upcoming changes that may impact the benefits received by Hoosier SNAP participants: On Sept. 30, 2021, the 15% increase in SNAP benefits provided as part of the American Rescue…

September 29, 2021

State

10-digit dialing in Indiana’s 219 & 574 area codes starts Oct. 24, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, everyone in northern Indiana’s 219 and 574 telephone area codes will be required to use 10 digits, rather than seven, to make local phone calls. (For example, callers should start dialing “219-555-5555”…

September 29, 2021

State

Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan recognizes National Voter Registration Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Tuesday, September 28 is National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday celebrating our democracy. Indiana makes it easy for new voters to register for the first time or for existing voters to update their information. “Government works best…

September 27, 2021