The Starke County Commissioners will discuss a superintendent selection this morning. The county has been without a highway superintendent for the past three months, following the departure of Rik Ritzler. A plan for how to spend the county’s share of American Rescue Plan money will also be up for discussion.
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Investments in broadband, mental health services, and help for those with intellectual disabilities are just a few of the accomplishments state officials are touting from this year’s legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Indiana is able to make several one-time investments, thanks to the state’s financial position.
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The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for kids to get the nutrition they need when they aren’t in school. Officials announced this week that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program will be expanded over the summer.
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The Knox City Council took action Tuesday that will allow the city to accept $740,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money. Council members passed an ordinance creating a dedicated fund for American Rescue Plan Act money, based on the guidance of the State Board of Accounts.
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The Knox City Council will take some preliminary steps tonight to spend the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief. Council members will discuss measures to create a separate fund for the $740,000 the city expects to get from the American Rescue Plan Act and proceed with working on a plan for how to spend it.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue discussing several proposed changes at the EMS Department this morning. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo has suggested reinstating on-call pay, reimbursing employees for the cost of paramedic training, and waiving ambulance fees for county employees and volunteer firefighters.
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The Starke County Commissioners approved an ordinance last week that would establish a fund in the budget for receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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