Indiana’s January 2026 Employment Report

INDIANA – Indiana’s unemployment rate in January was 3.4%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for…

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Governor Mike Braun Spotlights Indiana as National Defense Innovation Hub, driving high-wage jobs and economic growth

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun delivered the opening keynote address today at the Midwest Defense Innovation Summit (MDIS), hosted by the Applied Research Institute (ARI) at…

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Indiana State Comptroller and Treasurer launch State Financial Fireside Chat Series

STATEHOUSE – Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla and State Treasurer Daniel Elliott have launched a statewide series to bring Hoosiers a firsthand look at how the State manages…

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USDA finalizes historic regulatory reform in National Environmental Policy Act Final Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule modernizing the National…

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USDA announces new guidance portal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal. This interactive tool — a searchable, indexed database…

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USDA announces the creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to strengthen U.S. farm and ranch profitability

INDIANA – USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins on Tuesday announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a…

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FDA launches “READI-Home” challenge to accelerate home-based medical tech

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA has announced the launch of the READI-Home Innovation Challenge, a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking medical devices designed to reduce…

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Everyday Hoosiers join together to host Primary Election Town Hall focused on the future of Hoosier Families

COLUMBUS – On Thursday, April 9th, more than 100 Bartholomew County residents will join together for a people-centered, non-partisan Town Hall in Columbus for the…

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Social Security Administration celebrates National Social Security Month

BALTILMORE, MD – Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano recognizes April as National Social Security Month under the Trump Administration. “The Social Security Administration…

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Nominations open for Bloomington youth recognition awards

BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Children and Youth (CSCY) is accepting nominations for the 2026 SWAGGER Awards, which recognize local…

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