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STATEHOUSE – Hoosiers are invited to attend one or more of a series of public meetings across the state on Aug. 6-7 and Aug. 11 to provide feedback on Indiana’s redistricting process. Indiana is required to redraw its districts for…

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) was found in Indiana for the first time in Switzerland County earlier this week, the farthest west the insect has been found. This federally regulated invasive species has a detrimental impact upon plant growth and fruit…

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Gov. Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced Wednesday that 11 food banks serving Indiana will receive a combined total of $1 million dollars, through the General Assembly, to support their efforts in feeding food…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita As military service members and their families make enormous sacrifices daily for the good of their fellow citizens, they should also be sure to protect their own interests from…

Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an alert to Hoosiers to remain vigilant against a recent surge in telephone scams seeking to take advantage of consumers. An influx in reported complaints have shown that fraudsters are utilizing a telephone scam in…

(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana State Police is well underway with the process of issuing body worn and in-car cameras to its Troopers across the entire state; a process which started in early June and is expected to take until late August…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University today announced plans to develop the world’s first contactless wireless-charging concrete pavement highway segment. The project will use innovative magnetizable concrete – developed by German startup Magment GmbH – enabling…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Qatar next week, building on his focus of increasing Indiana’s international engagement and cultivating new business relationships in the Middle East to encourage collaborative opportunities to advance…

Boaters preparing for Independence Day weekend should be aware that Indiana Conservation Officers will be on high alert for violations of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water, a year-round program, will be in heightened effect…

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is marking the one year anniversary of the Hands Free Driving Law going into effect.  On July 1, 2020, House Enrolled Act 1070 went into effect. The law states that a person may…

Volunteers can help DNR learn more about Indiana’s wild turkey populations by reporting turkey broods from July 1 through Aug. 31. The report form has been improved and updated to be more convenient for volunteers.   Each summer, wildlife biologists…

Indianapolis – As Independence Day celebrations kick off, the use of fireworks may increase in your area. The Indiana Department of Insurance is warning Hoosier homeowners and renters that accidental damage caused by fireworks that are banned in their counties may…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for former First Lady, Pat Whitcomb. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Monday, July 12,…

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-16 & 21-17. Executive Order 21-16 extends the public health emergency and Executive Order 21-17 rescinds all directives in previous orders and then outlines a limited number of directives necessary to…

INDIANAPOLIS – Road trip travel is booming and showing no signs of slowing down. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation want to help Hoosiers plan their summer road trip. Whether by RV, van or car, the Visit Indiana…

The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the DNR recommends all Hoosiers remove their birdfeeders statewide. The 15 counties are Clark, Delaware, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, LaGrange, Lake,…