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SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that his Office is preparing to distribute payments to 236,616 current and former Indiana residents who filed eligible claims for restitution following the massive 2017…

STATEHOUSE — Legislation to improve civic engagement among young Hoosiers is on its way to the governor’s desk, where it could soon be signed into law, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver). House Enrolled Act 1384, supported by Manning,…

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will address the state on next steps in the fight against COVID-19. The live address will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 23. The livestream is also available to the public at…

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has signed Executive Order 21-07 to align the state of Indiana with the federal government and delay state individual income tax filings and payments from April 15 to May 17. Last week, the U.S.…

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric Holcomb announced the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is extending individual income tax filing and payment deadlines to align with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deadline of May 17, 2021. “Last week, the IRS announced…

STATEHOUSE — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) that would allow personal service agencies (PSAs) to train their employees to use patient lift equipment recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously. Under current law, PSA employees,…

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Rep. Holli Sullivan will serve as Indiana’s 62nd Secretary of State. “I’m thrilled Rep. Holli Sullivan has accepted this new leadership role for I know she will serve Hoosiers with the same…

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning basketball fans to watch out for fake ticket scams ahead of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in Indiana. High-profile sporting events are often prime targets for scammers trying to take advantage of…

Youth hunters may apply for reserved turkey hunts during the special youth wild turkey hunting season on DNR properties from March 15-26. The youth turkey season is April 17-18. Youth hunters who are under age 18 on the day of…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana state park properties and inns are hiring approximately 1,300 workers for the summer season. Positions available include gate attendants, laborers, naturalist aides, security, housekeeping, dishwashers, cooks, guest services, and camp…

With the annual “spring forward” time change around the corner for Indiana, State Fire Marshal Joel Thacker reminds Hoosiers to add smoke alarm maintenance to their to-do list. “Indiana lost 20 Hoosiers to residential fires in January and February, and…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers who are out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic or simply looking for a job change now have a new online employment platform to help guide their…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Homeland Security While these trying times have impacted the entire country, nonprofits have been especially challenged, with more than 60 percent needing to add or expand services to meet new and growing community…

INDIANAPOLIS – All eyes are on Indiana in March as the state prepares to host the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. As Indiana shines in the national spotlight, it is the perfect time for Hoosiers to showcase why this state the ideal…

SOURCE: News release from State Representative Ethan Manning STATEHOUSE – The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation that would prioritize access to broadband internet for schools, students and rural clinics, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver). Manning said quality…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation will be transitioning from merging early to merging late with more widespread use of zipper merges in work zones this construction season.  What is a…

SOURCE: News release from 500 Festival INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K will transition to a fully virtual event for 2021. Currently registered…