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Soil conservation remains strong in Indiana

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Agriculture INDIANAPOLIS — According to a recent survey, Indiana farmers planted 950,000 acres of cover crops in 2019.  Cover crops are known for their environmental benefits and, with the exception of corn…

Historic Renovation Grant opens for applications

SOURCE: News release from Office of Community and Rural Affairs INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that the Historic Renovation Grant Program is open for applications. The program is…

Indiana encourages Hoosiers to wear masks to help curb COVID-19

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today announced a statewide initiative to encourage Hoosiers to wear masks to limit the…

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Indiana Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Manufacturing Readiness Grants

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Economic Development Corporation INDIANAPOLIS  – Applications for the Manufacturing Readiness Grant program, which Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) first announced in May, are now open to Indiana manufacturers across…

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Indiana governor announces $25 million in relief for renters

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to…

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Donato to serve on Senate study committees

SOURCE: News release from the Office of State Senator Stacey Donato STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) will serve on the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development as well as the Interim Study Committee on Employment and…

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Indiana Works to Expand Access to Small Business Recovery Resources

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Economic Development Corporation INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today provided updates on the state’s efforts to support Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, announcing a new partnership with Indiana Black Expo (IBE) to increase access to…

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Applications now open for state’s highest agricultural honor

SOURCE: News release from Office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch INDIANAPOLIS — Nominations are now being accepted by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch for the highest agricultural honor presented by the state, the AgriVision Award. Now in its 14th year, the…

Governor announces 4th stage to safely reopen Indiana

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — As health indicators remain positive, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced all 92 counties in the state can advance to Stage 4 of the Back On Track Indiana…

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.…