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Today, the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse launched an interactive, online Naloxone Administration Heat Map, providing insight into the location of incidents where naloxone was administered and reported by emergency medical services (EMS) providers throughout the state. Also known…

INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2018) – Leading up to the general election on November 6, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is launching a public awareness campaign to build understanding of cybersecurity efforts in Indiana and help explain why voters should…

Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scams in which companies send consumers unsolicited credit cards, often touting high credit limits. Consumers should never activate cards they have not requested nor provide personal information to entities sending…

Indianapolis – The week of August 20, 2018, is the start of classes for most students heading to colleges and universities in Indiana. While your focus may be on your child’s move and making sure their living space is a…

STATEHOUSE – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). Friend said the House Republican Internship Program is a unique opportunity for college students…

INDIANAPOLIS –  The Indiana Bicycle Trails Task Force delivered its midterm report to Governor Eric Holcomb and Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “The goal of this task force is to connect existing bicycle trails and create positive recreational opportunities around the state,” said Lt. Governor Crouch. “I’m eager for…

“This year’s State Fair theme, ‘Step Right Up,’ aligns with IDEM’s commitment to environmental education and allows Hoosiers to learn more about actions they can take to protect our environment – now and for generations to come,” said Bruno Pigott,…

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Next week, Treasurer Mitchell will begin a month long tour of PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) around the Hoosier state. As the Indiana Treasurer of State, Mitchell is the only treasurer in the country to chair a 911…

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today reported that 3,228 total handheld metal detectors have been requested by 369 school entities—including 94 percent of all traditional public school corporations. On July 9, the governor announced that the state would make the metal…

The largest group of public officials in the state of Indiana will soon see big changes in how they are commissioned for public office. Indiana’s updated notary laws, passed by the General Assembly in 2017, will take effect on July…

Today, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb outlined the immediate steps he will take to improve the state’s Department of Child Services (DCS)—including tapping the state’s surplus to increase support to the agency in key areas and appointing a new associate director…

Indianapolis – In June, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began mailing new, more secure cards to Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana. Beneficiaries do not need to do anything to get new cards, and they are being mailed at…

The Indiana Department of Child Services has digitized its background check process, significantly reducing turnaround time. The new online portal – used to screen applicants including teachers, volunteers and others seeking to work with children – launches June 4. The…

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – At a press conference today, Attorney General Curtis Hill discussed his ongoing determination to strengthen drug interdiction efforts across Indiana, including a collaboration with the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association (IDEA) to provide funding to regional interdiction teams.…