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Senator Braun releases joint statement on joint session on January 6, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Office of Senator Mike Braun WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Senators-Elect Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall…

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Applications for reserved spring turkey hunts opening soon

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Hunters can apply online for a reserved turkey hunt by visiting on.IN.gov To apply, click on the “Apply for a reserved hunt” link and have your Customer ID handy. No late entries…

Senator Braun visits all 92 Indiana counties in 2020

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Senator Mike Braun WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the second year, Senator Mike Braun has fulfilled his promise to visit all 92 Indiana counties every year.  “As I built my business and created jobs, one…

DWD continues to combat fraudulent unemployment insurance activity

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS   – An elderly woman receives an overpayment notice on an unemployment insurance (UI) claim, though she’s never filed for benefits. A company in southern Indiana discovers that claims have been…

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Indiana governor unveils 2021 Next Level Agenda

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced his 2021 Next Level Agenda, which is focused on safely navigating out of the pandemic and emerging as a stronger Indiana.…

Federal Unemployment Insurance Programs set to expire on Dec. 26, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS   – All unemployment insurance compensation programs created by the federal CARES Act are currently scheduled to expire on Dec. 26 without further Congressional action. In Indiana, the two programs…

Poultry producers honored at annual donation event

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch honored Indiana’s vital poultry producers at the 73rd Indiana State Poultry Donation event for their generous assistance throughout the year to their communities. Hoosier producers donated 450 tons or 900,000 pounds of poultry products…

Gov. Holcomb, First Lady test negative for COVID-19

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb have tested negative for COVID-19. The Governor and First Lady began quarantining Tuesday after several members of their…

Indiana Governor announces appointment of Secretary of Education

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Dr. Katie Jenner will serve as Indiana’s first secretary of education. “This is an incredibly important time for education in Indiana.…

Indiana governor announces State Equity Chief

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Karrah A. Herring will serve as Indiana’s first-ever chief equity, inclusion and opportunity officer. “My goal is to better build diversity…

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Indiana General Assembly kicks off 2021 session

SOURCE: News release from Office of State Senator Stacey Donato STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) today gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 122nd Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day…

Indiana governor quarantines after COVID-19 exposure

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Several members of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s security detail have tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box has advised…

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Applications Open for 2021 Virtual 500 Festival Princess Program

SOURCE: News release from 500 Festival INDIANAPOLIS  – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and program that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, is accepting applications for the 2021 Virtual 500 Festival Princess Program. Since 1959, the 500 Festival…

A few reminders for deer hunters

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources With deer firearms season opening on Nov. 14, the Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters of the following. Purchase your license in advance. Signing in to buy hunting licenses…