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SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Division of Family Resources operates at least one physical office in every Indiana county and, in order to serve Hoosiers in need, those offices remain open…

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts. The governor and other state officials…

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced additional steps the state is taking to help Hoosiers who are impacted by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to reduce the spread of the virus. As of noon today, the state has 12…

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to lift regulations on commercial vehicles transporting goods to retailers, some of which are running short on supplies.…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana’s future depends on keeping talented college graduates – those from Indiana and from out-of-state – in their communities and in the state after graduation. The Indiana Commission for…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana House Democratic Caucus INDIANAPOLIS – State Representative Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) is spearheading the launch of the newly established Indiana Legislative Trails Caucus and will serve as a co-chair. Hamilton will be working with fellow co-chairs…

The Indiana Invasives Initiative (III) is hosting its first statewide conference on Thursday, March 26 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center. The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is packed with amazing speakers…

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell invite Indiana high school students to apply for the 2020 Governor’s STEM Team (#GovSTEMteam). Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017…

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana FFA Association invited 81 members to be pages for the General Assembly today in celebration of National FFA Week. This opportunity allowed students to meet with elected officials and see firsthand how the legislative process operates.…

STATEHOUSE — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) that would address the detection of underground utility lines unanimously passed the Senate today. House Bill 1218 would amend the state’s current “Call Before You Dig” law to require…

We got off to a running start this week as the second half of session really got going. Right now, I am sponsoring eight Senate bills, and keeping a close watch on my two bills over in the Senate. Six…

STATEHOUSE  – State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. Meena Bawong , from Culver, attends Culver Community High School Sheccid Gutierrez, from Logansport, attends Pioneer Jr. High School…

This week we began the second half of this year’s legislative session. In the first half, we passed 114 bills out of the House and the Senate advanced 169 bills. One point I always like to make is about the…

INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 – A wide-ranging, multifaceted plan to boost and strengthen the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was unveiled today featuring significant improvements and financial investment that will resonate with fans from…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has submitted its application for a 10-year extension of the Healthy Indiana Plan, the state’s Medicaid alternative program for low-income, non-disabled adults. This week, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

STATEHOUSE — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) that would address the detection of underground utility lines unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Utilities today. House Bill 1218 would amend the state’s current “Call Before You Dig”…

Attorney General Curtis Hill, co-chair of the Indiana Executive Cybersecurity Council’s Legal and Insurance Working Group, today warned Hoosiers and especially business-owners to take proactive measures to protect online security. Cyberattacks, he said, are near an all-time high. “These malicious…

The following column was shared by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. INDIANAPOLIS  – It is truly a great time to be a Hoosier. Day after day, successes and accolades continue to roll in, much to the credit of our incredible…