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Indiana named second best state for drivers

The personal finance website WalletHub recently named Indiana the second best state in the nation for drivers.
Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order to assist with COVID-19 response

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has signed Executive Order 20-51 to renew certain directives issued in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
November Indiana Unemployment Report

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's unemployment rate stands at 5.0 percent for November, and the national rate is 6.7 percent.
A Hoosier Holiday Message

I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirit. As our nation continues to fight this pandemic, I recognize that this has been a difficult year for all. Still, I hope this holiday season serves to remind each of us the many blessings in our lives and gives you a renewed sense of optimism that better days lie just ahead.
Governor Holcomb unveils 2021 next level agenda

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced his 2021 Next Level Agenda, which is focused on safely navigating out of the pandemic and emerging as a stronger Indiana.
Jan. 2021 virtual hiring events hosted by the IDOC

Sometimes you just know when it's time to start something new. Here is your chance. Start YOUR new, challenging and rewarding career with the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC).
OMB Director Cris Johnston gives statement on the state revenue forecast

See what OMB Director has to say about recent State revenue.
Teacher compensation commission releases recommendations

INDIANAPOLIS – The Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission released its report detailing recommendations for making teacher pay competitive with surrounding states.
Businesses and teacher organizations sacrifice to accelerate Hoosier recovery

As Indiana grapples with a renewed surge in cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the coronavirus, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) are urging Hoosier organizations and individuals to redouble virus mitigation efforts.
Business, Teacher Organizations: Sacrifice Now to Accelerate Hoosier Recovery

As Indiana grapples with a renewed surge in cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the coronavirus, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) are urging Hoosier organizations and individuals to redouble virus mitigation efforts.
Friendship Insurance contributes to the Children of southeastern Indiana

Friendship Insurance and Indiana Farmers Insurance today announced a donation to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana.
Arts Alive! Art Fair and Gift Bazaar

The Dearborn Highlands Arts Council, located at 331 Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg, will be the location for the 16h annual Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar. From Friday, November 27 to Tuesday, December 22, this will become your one-stop Holiday Shop offering a unique and eclectic variety of items. We will be open 5 days a week (closed Sunday & Monday), from 10 am to 4 pm.
Don't delay, apply for a paid Statehouse internship by Oct. 31

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 27, 2020) – State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) said time is running out for local students to apply for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives in Indianapolis.
Lehman named Indiana woman on the rise

Jessica Lehman, director of agribusiness banking at the Portland, Indiana, office of First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, has been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association 2020 Woman on the Rise award, sponsored by SmithAmundsen LLC, Indianapolis.
Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Early this morning, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post were called to investigate an officer involved shooting and a separate homicide that occurred in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Two Lawrenceburg residents died as a result of the incidents.
Cincinnati Man Killed in Franklin County Crash

October 23rd, at approximately 4:00 pm, troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating a two vehicle crash in Franklin County, Indiana that claimed the life of a Cincinnati, Ohio motorcyclist.
Indiana Moves Up in State Tax Climate Ranking

INDIANAPOLIS – The Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy research organization, updated its State Business Tax Climate Index for 2021. The new rankings have Indiana maintaining its status as the best tax climate in the Midwest. The Hoosier State also moved up in overall ranking to ninth best business tax climate in the nation.
Gov. Holcomb gives statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the President's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Great Plains Communications completes acquisition of Indiana-based ETC

Great Plains Communi-cations (PC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 13,000-mile fiber network reaching 11 states, has completed its acquisition of Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (ETC), a progressive South-eastern Indiana-based provider.
Pence cosponsors legislation empowering states to allocate remaining CARES Act funds

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) cosponsored the Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility Act (H.R. 8360), which would allow states to determine how to spend remaining Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars issued under the CARES Act, which Pence supported earlier this year.