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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.…

STATEHOUSE  – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to expand the number of opioid treatment centers in Indiana was recently ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Enrolled Act 1007 allows the Division of Mental…

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell are asking Hoosier students to submit applications for The 2018 Governor’s STEM Team (#GovSTEMteam). Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017…

The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced that the agency’s annual Trash Bash! will take place Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15. Trash Bash! brings INDOT crews together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by cleaning trash…

Governor Eric J. Holcomb will depart on a three-day economic development trade mission to Canada next week, where he will work to build relationships with one of Indiana’s largest economic partners. “As we work to take Indiana’s business climate to…

INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, Attorney General Curtis Hill voiced his support of President Donald J. Trump’s new initiative to stop opioid abuse and reduce drug supply and demand in the United States. According to the White House, the new plan…

STATEHOUSE — Members of the House of Representatives today honored retiring State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) for his 26 years representing House District 23. “Serving Indiana and my community as state representative has been a great honor,” Friend said. “It…

Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.3 percent for December and remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for…

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…

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…

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…

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…