Governor Eric Holcomb issued a reminder this week that a new law takes effect on Wednesday that prohibits drivers from holding mobile devices in their hands while driving.
Continue readingHands Free While Driving Law Begins Wednesday
IDHS: Don’t Become Complacent
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Steve Cox urges residents to remain safe as the state moves into the third stage of reopening. During Friday’s press briefing hosted by Governor Eric Holcomb, Cox said now is not the time to become complacent.
Continue readingIndiana April Unemployment Rate Higher than the U.S. Rate
Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne gave an update concerning the unemployment situation in the state during Governor Eric Holcomb’s press briefing on Friday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Safety during Memorial Day Weekend
Stage three of Governor Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track plan began Friday and while that allows more activities to occur State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box encourages safety this Memorial Day weekend.
Continue readingIndiana State Budget Agency to Cut 15 Percent from State Biennium Budget
The Indiana State Budget Agency is initiating plans to reduce state agency appropriations by 15 percent for Fiscal Year 2021 due to the sharp drop in state revenues reported for April. Revenues are expected to continue to decline as a direct result of the economic impact of COVID-19.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Updates Executive Order
Governor Eric Holcomb issued an Executive Order on Friday that aids in the recruitment of poll workers for the June 2 Primary Election.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Continues to Make Plans to Open up Indiana
Governor Eric Holcomb took a step in the path of progress in opening up the state when he signed an Executive Order Friday to allow elective medical procedures beginning on Sunday, April 27.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Extend Restrictions
The Starke County Commissioners voted Monday morning to extend restrictions at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground and at the Starke County Forest.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff Delivers Information to Residents
La Porte County Sheriff John T. Boyd appeared in a Facebook video post Saturday afternoon asking the public to be diligent in following Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order to shelter-in-place.
Continue readingGovernor, State Health Commissioner Proud of Efforts during Pandemic
In this uncertain time, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and the State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box are impressed with the efforts of Hoosiers to come together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingExecutive Order Lets Inactive EMS Professionals Return to Work during Public Health Emergency
Retired and inactive EMS professionals can now get back to work, as part of the fight against COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Announces Actions on Extended Closure of Schools
Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all schools will be closed through May 1 and the Indiana Department of Education is responding to that executive action.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb: Schools to Close until May 1, Economy and Unemployment Information Changes
Governor Eric Holcomb announced Thursday afternoon that all K-12 public schools will remain closed until May 1. Additionally, all state-mandated assessments will be canceled for the current academic year.
Continue readingIndiana Small Businesses Eligible for Financial Assistance
Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Continue readingFormer Starke County Deputy Prosecutor Appointed to Porter County Circuit Court
A former Starke County Deputy Prosecutor was recently announced as Governor Eric Holcomb’s appointment for the Porter County Circuit Court.
Continue readingTop Priority Safety Projects Identified by Hoosier Schools Funded Through SSSG
All Indiana schools that applied for funds through the Secured School Safety Grant program were recently notified that all eligible items listed as top priority requests have been fully funded.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Releases 2019 ILEARN Scores
Low ILEARN scores are drawing concerns from state officials. The Indiana Department of Education says that across the state, the 2019 ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels, compared to the old ISTEP test.
Continue readingWorkshops Scheduled for Round Two of Next Level Trails Grant Program
Anyone interested in applying for funds in the second round of the Next Level Trails grant program is encouraged to attend one of the application workshops being held during the month of August.
Continue readingLieutenant Governor, State Representative Visit BraunAbility
Helping people with disabilities get around is part of BraunAbility’s mission. But making sure they’re represented in the company’s workforce is proving to be a challenge. That’s what BraunAbility officials told Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and State Representative Doug Gutwein, when they visited the Winamac facility Monday.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Awarded Over $390,000 for Extension of Erie Trail
Funding has been secured to extend the Erie Trail by a little over 2 miles.
The Prairie Trails Club was awarded a grant totaling $390,750 through the Department of Natural Resources’ Next Level Trails grant program.
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