Category State

Community, State

2018 Golden Hoosier Award nominations being accepted through May 14

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Golden Hoosier Awards. “Visiting towns and cities throughout Indiana, I am always amazed…

March 7, 2018

Community, State

Rep. Friend urges INDOT to rename road after local fallen hero

STATEHOUSE – The Indiana House of Representatives supported State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) resolution Tuesday that would rename a section of a road in Miami County after a fallen police officer. Indiana State Trooper Robert Lather was killed in the line…

February 28, 2018

Community, Government, State

Friend’s CBD oil bill advances to Senate

STATEHOUSE – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) proposal that would allow CBD oil to be sold and purchased in Indiana. House Bill 1214 would legalize industrial hemp products, like CBD oil, if certain…

January 31, 2018

Community, State

Workplace Security Prepares Millions of Hoosiers against Potential Threats

Indiana is made up of hardworking organizations and businesses that impact the Hoosier economy and its citizens’ lives. Safeguarding these workplaces from vulnerabilities and potential risks is important to sustain the growth of our communities. Workplace security involves awareness of…

January 30, 2018

Community, State

Healthy Indiana Plan extended for one month

Governor Eric Holcomb said today Indiana has received an extension to continue operation of the state’s Healthy Indiana Plan through Feb. 28. The current HIP program was set to expire Jan. 31. “We had hoped to receive approval of our…

January 30, 2018

Community, State

Holcomb, Crouch announce Next Level Veterans initiative

STATEHOUSE – On Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch to unveil Indiana’s Next Level Veterans initiative. This new statewide program brings together public and private organizations to recruit, employ and connect discharging military personnel to Indiana…

January 27, 2018

Community, Education, State

Indiana Department of Education Launches New Teacher Recruitment and Retention Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced the launch of a teacher recruitment and retention campaign. Two new websites, EducateIN.org and Indiana.Teachers-Teachers.com, will provide those looking for a career in the classroom the opportunity to connect with…

January 27, 2018

Community, Government, State

House committee advances Friend’s CBD oil bill

STATEHOUSE – The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today voted in favor of State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) bill that would expand access to CBD oil in Indiana by legalizing industrial hemp products. Friend’s proposal would allow products,…

January 24, 2018

Community, Government, State

Head: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Task Force Bills Pass Senate

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) said three bills he authored that are a result of the work of the Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health, which he co-chairs, passed the full Senate today. The Task Force,…

January 18, 2018

Community, Health, State

Hoosier Health Leaders introduce Acute Pain Prescribing Guidelines to combat state opioid crisis

INDIANAPOLIS – Today leaders from the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced the development of new prescribing guidelines for the outpatient management of acute pain. The three…

January 17, 2018

Community, State

State Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Century, Half Century Business Awards

INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have demonstrated a…

January 15, 2018

Community, Government, State

Holcomb outlines 2018 Next Level Agenda with emphasis on building a strong workforce

INDIANAPOLIS – At an event celebrating Indiana’s record-breaking year in job creation, Governor Eric J. Holcomb today shared his 2018 Next Level Agenda, which continues his 2017 priorities while placing a greater emphasis on building Indiana’s workforce to fill high-wage,…

November 8, 2017

Community, State

Gov. Holcomb Announces Construction Plan for First Five Years of Indiana’s ‘Next Level Roads’ Initiative

Cass County is slated to receive an investment of more than $30 million as part of the Next Level Indiana roads initiative. This includes 109 miles of resurfaced roads and 16 bridges rehabilitated or replaced. Download the full list of…

July 14, 2017

Community, Government, State

Area legislators appointed to interim study committees

When Indiana’s part-time legislature is not in session, lawmakers serve on interim study committees that meet to review the state’s top issues, as identified by the General Assembly during the prior legislative session. Study committee topics are assigned by the…

July 9, 2017

Community, Police/Fire, State

2017 Cops Cycling for Survivors Bicycle Ride around Indiana

Monday, July 10, 2017, will mark the start of the 16th annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana. A departure ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. EDT at the Police and Fire Fighters Memorial on the capital…

July 9, 2017

Community, State

AG Hill: IRS phone scams still prevalent even after tax season

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is asking Hoosiers to be cautious of scammers acting as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. Even after tax season has concluded, the Office of Indiana Attorney…

July 9, 2017

Community, State

Indiana Department of Insurance Warns Hoosiers to Consider the Consequences Before Using Fireworks

Indianapolis – Independence Day celebrations are kicking off this week around the state and with that comes an increase in the use of fireworks. Hoosiers are reminded that Indiana has several laws governing fireworks and many towns and cities have…

July 1, 2017

Community, State

Record Breaking Holiday Travel Weekend Begins Friday, June 30

The Independence Day holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on Indiana highways and interstates ever. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan for more driving time during this very busy…

June 29, 2017

Community, Education, State

Ivy Tech Community College announces new organizational structure

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has announced a new organizational structure focused on better serving its students and the state, by aligning with community needs at the campus level, and empowering the campuses to be responsive and agile…

June 14, 2017

Community, State

3rd wave of 2017 Indiana State Fair concerts announced

Indianapolis, IN – Today details were announced for six more concert events that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage lineup at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 4-20. Each night of the fair…

June 13, 2017