Category State

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana governor orders immediate action on state’s water studies

Indiana Finance Authority to lead state water study efforts INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced major actions to provide the necessary and reliable data needed for future short- and- long-term water policy and planning in Indiana: “I am…

November 13, 2023

Community, State

Indiana Secretary of State recognized National Election Hero Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Today is National Election Hero Day! Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is recognizing and thanking Hoosier election workers for their tremendous contributions to ensuring safe, secure, and successful elections. County clerks, election teams, poll workers, voter registration…

November 6, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General cautions Hoosier parents of child identity theft

Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers that child identity theft is on the rise. 1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year. This crime occurs when a hacker steals a child’s personal information and uses it to receive…

October 31, 2023

Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General warns Hoosiers of the risk of being double crossed by double ransomware

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and Attorney General Todd Rokita strives to prevent Hoosiers from falling victim to these scams. “October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re all susceptible to this type of crime,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The more…

October 29, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff through Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 in remembrance of victims of Lewiston, Maine

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Lewiston, Maine per President Biden. Flags statewide should be flown at half-staff from now…

October 26, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State encourages Hoosiers to serve as poll workers

INDIANAPOLIS – With Municipal Elections just two weeks away, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is calling on Hoosiers to consider serving as an Election poll worker. It takes an army of citizen poll workers in Indiana to administer efficient,…

October 20, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

International visitors pay off big for Hoosier businesses

Pictured above is Brian Gibson of Cole Hardwoods in Logansport, IN with Turkish hardwood buyers. INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture hosted a Turkish hardwoods trade…

October 20, 2023

Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General warns Hoosiers to watch out for ‘phantom hacker’ posing as tech-support, financial institution, or government agency

Attorney General Todd Rokita today warned Hoosiers that complex forms of “phantom hacker” scams are on the rise — a new three-step hoax in which fraudsters pose as tech-support representatives, financial institutions, and government officials claiming foreign hackers have accessed…

October 19, 2023

Press Release, State

Indiana Governor announces second Stellantis, Samsung SDI EV battery manufacturing facility, $3.2B investment in Kokomo

Joint venture StarPlus Energy doubles investment, job creation plans for Kokomo, solidifying Indiana’s global leadership in shaping the future of mobility KOKOMO, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) and Samsung SDI will significantly expand electric…

October 11, 2023

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Medicare: What you need to know about open enrollment in 2023

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Insurance State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has started its statewide virtual and on-site Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment presentations and events to help Hoosiers prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment. Hoosiers eligible for Medicare will…

October 8, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State reminds voters of Oct. 10, 2023 voter registration deadline

INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding eligible Hoosiers, that an important voter registration deadline is just one week away. Tuesday, October 10th is the deadline for voters to register for the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election. The Municipal…

October 3, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General warns Hoosiers to use caution during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Attorney General Todd Rokita wants Hoosiers to be prepared for cyber criminals. “The world we live in relies more and more on technology every day,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This is making our businesses and…

October 3, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Senator Diane Feinstein

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Senator Diane Feinstein per President Biden. Flags should be lowered to half-staff statewide as a mark of respect for Sen. Feinstein…

September 29, 2023

Press Release, State

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers to be aware of romance scams

Attorney General Todd Rokita urges Indiana consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams approaching the holiday season. “Online dating is a popular route for a lot of people these days in their search for true love,” Attorney General…

September 29, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund to close application portal Oct. 20, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the state’s mortgage assistance program, the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF) will close the application portal on Oct. 20, 2023. IHAF was created with…

September 21, 2023

Press Release, State

IEDC releases initial results from water study

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today shared initial findings of an ongoing central Indiana water study conducted by Austin, Texas-based environmental and water resource consulting firm INTERA. The study will be complete by the end of the year.…

September 21, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA launch updated dashboard to assist communities with housing inventory

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced the launch of the Indiana Housing Dashboard 2.0, a database that includes a statewide inventory of housing in Indiana. The first version of the Dashboard was released by IHCDA…

September 20, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Agriculture shares tips to stay safe around farm equipment on roads during fall harvest

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and…

September 19, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State recognizes National Voter Registration Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Today is National Voter Registration Day! Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) are reminding citizens to register to vote. Since taking office, increasing voter turnout has been a top…

September 19, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT to host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated individuals who want to help serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (local time)…

September 16, 2023