State officials are figuring out how they’ll spend Indiana’s share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. During Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Holcomb noted that it’ll include about $3 billion for the state and another $3 billion for local governments.
Continue readingState Officials Making Plans for Remaining CARES Act Money
Indiana may end up using much of its remaining COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government to help pay off what it already owes the federal government. This week, state officials committed to using at least $400 million of the remaining $650 million in CARES Act money to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
Continue readingPPP Recipients Now Eligible for Indiana Small Business Restart Grants
More businesses can now qualify for COVID-19 relief through Indiana’s Small Business Restart Grant program. It’s being expanded to businesses that also got federal funding through the Paycheck Protection Program.
We have also started using a virtual office (from this service in London as it’s the best virtual office London has) and it’s been brilliant using a London postal address for that business.
Continue readingK-12 Schools Will Not Have State Funding Cut due to COVID-19
Indiana’s K-through-12 schools will likely be spared from the state’s COVID-19 budget cuts. Governor Eric Holcomb is recommending moving ahead with the current K-through-12 budget, including planned increases.
Continue readingFederal Funding May Boost Remote Learning Opportunities for Indiana Schools
State officials haven’t made any decisions yet about how schools will reopen, but they are looking to use federal funding to boost remote learning opportunities. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Johnston said the state is applying for money from the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.
Continue readingState Officials Watching COVID-19’s Impact on Unemployment, Tax Revenues
State officials continue working to help those who are unemployed due to COVID-19. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne cited a huge increase in the number of unemployment claims.
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