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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today issued guidance for places of worship in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of uncertainty, faith is more important than…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced new reporting requirements for laboratories and congregate living facilities as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Scammers are looking to capitalize on more than just consumers’ fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They are also hoping to take advantage of vulnerable small businesses, Attorney General…

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, scammers are putting extra effort into preying upon Hoosiers distracted by the ongoing crisis, Attorney General Curtis Hill said Monday — including by sending fraudulent emails falsely appearing to come from reputable sources. This practice…

SOURCE: News release from IHCDA INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced today new housing resources available to Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent and mortgage payments. In addition to re-instituting the mortgage payment assistance program…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb Tuesday signed an executive order to allow retired and inactive EMS professionals to join the fight against COVID-19. The executive order permits retired…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb As of April 20, this has been extended through May 1, 2020. Find more info here. INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued a new two-week Stay At…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions have no authority under current law to restrict or prohibit the sale of firearms and/or ammunition during an emergency declaration, Attorney General Curtis…

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that Sherwin-Williams is donating thousands of masks and gloves to Indiana as the state continues to battle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The paint and coating manufacturing company is donating 1,500 gloves and 5,000 N95…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana has been granted a federal Major Disaster Declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. The funding can…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that more than 152,000 Indiana households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits when April distributions begin this Sunday. The…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill As Hoosiers await federal stimulus checks designed to help mitigate financial effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, they should be prepared for phone calls from scammers posing as Internal…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Attorney General Curtis Hill said today that consumers have submitted dozens of price-gouging complaints to his office since Gov. Eric Holcomb declared a public health emergency amid the coronavirus…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana House Republicans STATEHOUSE – Cass County lawmakers encourage Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help. Under Indiana’s temporary “stay-at-home” order, State Reps.…

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2020 – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett – and a coalition of statewide business and community partners including Eli Lilly and Company – announced a social distancing campaign to help flatten the curve for…

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed two executive orders to aid in the fight against COVID-19. To see copies of the executive orders, click here: Executive order 20-14 extends the requirements for bars, nightclubs and restaurants to…

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order and detailed Indiana’s plan for the anticipated spike in COVID-19 cases. To see a copy of the…

SOURCE: News release from the Office of U.S. Senator Mike Braun JASPER, IN – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) released the following statement praising the House of Representatives for passing the Senate’s relief package which will provide much-needed relief for…

Friends and neighbors, you don’t need me to tell you, but these are challenging times. We recently finished the 2020 legislative session, but that feels small now compared to the extreme public health and economic challenges we are facing due…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced offenders at the Miami Correctional Facility are producing face masks, personal protection gowns, face shields and hand sanitizer to be used…