Gov. Braun protects Hoosier foster care youth, Indiana families

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday signed an executive order directing the Indiana Department of Child Services to preserve federal earned benefits for eligible youth in…

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Mitchell Community Schools Board to discuss finances and personnel matters

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees has scheduled two meetings for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, beginning with a financial presentation followed by…

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USDA publishes Food for Peace notice of funding opportunity 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is announcing a second tranche of funding for the Food for Peace, Title II…

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Expansion of Heflen Park infrastructure: Background and impact

TAYLORSVILLE – Bartholomew County officials are moving forward with plans to overhaul the aging infrastructure at Heflen Park and Campgrounds, following warnings from the state…

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Gov. Braun praises companies working with Power Up Indiana to turn training into opportunity 

INDIANA – During Indiana Small Business Month, Governor Mike Braun is recognizing companies working with Power Up Indiana, the state’s program that supports those who invest…

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Indiana launches first-of-its-kind initiative to expand cybersecurity education and connect students to college, careers, and military service

INDIANA – Indiana today announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to scale high-quality cybersecurity education across K-12 schools, establishing one of the country’s most comprehensive and aligned cybersecurity pathways….

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CMS releases major data updates on Medicare spending and hospital utilization

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a comprehensive suite of data products this month, offering a fresh look…

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Gov. Braun signs bill to keep cell phone distractions out of Indiana schools

INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone restriction strengthening Indiana’s school cell phone policies to help students…

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Gov. Braun celebrates major win as Fortune 500 Corteva picks Indiana for crop protection HQ

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today celebrated a major economic development win as Corteva selected Indianapolis as the global headquarters for its new market-leading crop protection…

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USDA revokes approved lender status of ten lenders: Irresponsible lending has no place in government programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed…

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