Government
Heat delays paving; Stars Boulevard Bridge to open next week
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder has issued an updated status report on several major infrastructure projects across the county, noting that extreme…
J&J Painting LLC secures bid to repaint Dunn Plaza Exterior
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially approved a contract to revitalize the exterior of Dunn Plaza, selecting a local contractor following a competitive…
Cook Group announces major 85-acre workforce housing development in Lawrence County
SPRINGVILLE — In a major move to combat the chronic shortage of middle-income housing plaguing south-central Indiana, Bloomington-based medical device manufacturer Cook Group has announced…
Arts Commission provides grants to each of Indiana’s 92 counties in Fiscal Year 2026
INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced direct grant funding in each of Indiana’s 92 counties in fiscal year 2026. Ten grants were recently…
Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal encourage Hoosiers to practice firework safety
INDIANA – As Independence Day approaches, Gov. Mike Braun and the State Fire Marshal encourage all Hoosiers to practice fireworks safety and follow state laws. …
Gov. Braun directs State to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is directing his administration to make local governments whole for any gas tax revenues missed while the ongoing energy emergency is in effect. At…
Houchin, Torres introduce bipartisan outcomes-based financing for Students Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) recently introduced the bipartisan Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Students Act. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate…
IDEM advances state-led program to strengthen coal ash oversight
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has submitted its proposed Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permitting program to the U.S. EPA. The submission…
Governor Braun visits communities across Indiana, highlights storm recovery, workforce training, working with local leaders
INDIANA – Last week, Governor Mike Braun visited communities across Indiana to meet with local leaders, assess storm damage from recent severe weather, support youth conservation education,…
Find a Cooling Center near you with Indiana 211
INDIANA — State officials are urging Hoosiers to prepare for a dangerous stretch of summer weather, as extreme heat and high humidity are forecast across…
