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IMS Fourth of July weekend events to run without spectators

SOURCE: News release from Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS – The upcoming Fourth of July race weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will run without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IMS officials announced today following extensive consultation with local and…

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Online purchasing now available for SNAP recipients in Indiana

SOURCE: News release from Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning today, SNAP recipients in Indiana may use their Hoosier Works EBT cards to purchase groceries online for pickup or delivery at two approved retailers – Amazon and Walmart.…

Fireworks permits steady despite local cancellations

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Homeland Security The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has issued more than 150 permits for public displays of fireworks, although many communities across Indiana have cancelled fireworks events to avoid large gatherings. IDHS…

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Indiana Governor takes actions to assist local communities

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today took these actions to protect Hoosiers, properties and businesses as the result of two nights of violence, following peaceful protests in Indiana. The…

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Gov. Holcomb announces nearly $44 million to aid economic recovery effort

INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced several new economic recovery initiatives designed to bolster critical relief efforts while encouraging long-term planning and investments to stimulate Indiana’s economy well into the future. Through these initiatives, the state will allocate…

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Many DNR campgrounds full, but prime options remain

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest of the year, and last weekend was no exception. But entering the post-holiday weekend, which has traditionally been slower for camping, DNR…

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Indiana Notaries Public to see significant changes in coming weeks

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Secretary of State INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s largest body of public officials is undergoing a number of changes to longstanding regulations. Indiana Notaries Public can now discharge their duties remotely, and new rules for continuing education…

Drive safely and plan ahead over 2020 Memorial Day weekend

INDIANA— While fewer drivers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to slow down and travel safely, especially in work zones. AAA predicts…

Governor announces next stage to safely reopen Indiana

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that because health indicators remain positive, most of the state will advance to stage 3 of the Back On Track Indiana plan…

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