Governor Holcomb is defending his use of executive orders in the fight against COVID-19. “Ultimately, in a public health emergency, whether it’s funding or agency decisions, the buck stops on my desk and that’s my responsibility,” he said during last week’s COVID-19 press conference.
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Indiana’s hospitals continue to struggle, amid the COVID-19 surge. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state surpassed 3,000 for the first time this week.
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The City of Knox is restricting access to government buildings, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. City Hall will be closed to the public starting Thursday, under a new executive order from Mayor Dennis Estok. Offices will only be open to city employees and those deemed essential by city officials.
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Indiana’s new restrictions on gatherings officially take effect Sunday morning at 12:01. An executive order outlining the new county-based measures and restrictions was signed by Governor Eric Holcomb Friday.
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Indiana’s new restrictions on gatherings will not apply to churches. Governor Eric Holcomb said Wednesday that churches will continue to be exempt as they were in the Back on Track plan, but he still urges congregations to take precautions.
Continue readingNew restrictions on social gatherings will take effect this weekend, amid what Governor Holcomb is calling a second surge of cases. “So beginning November 15 and for the next month, I’ll sign an executive order that will implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that are in the orange and red status,” Holcomb announced during a press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingIndiana’s public health emergency declaration has been extended for another month. In an executive order Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended the declaration until December 1.
Continue readingGovernor Eric Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration into September. The declaration was first issued on March 6 and has now been extended five times. It remains in effect until September 2, unless it’s renewed again.
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More park facilities are reopening in the City of Knox. The pickleball courts, skate park, and bathrooms are now open, under an executive order signed by Mayor Dennis Estok Thursday.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Dennis Estok issued an executive order update on Friday to address activity at the City of Knox park systems.
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The Culver Community School Board members ratified executive actions taken by Superintendent Karen Shuman so far this month.
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