Government
Town Hall Meetings set to address growing concerns over Mid-States Corridor Project
LOOGOOTEE — Residents in Martin and Daviess counties will have two opportunities this month to discuss the proposed Mid-States Corridor, a project that continues to…
Safe Actions Save Lives: INDOT marks official start of 2026 construction and maintenance season, urges importance of driving safely in work zones
INDIANA – Earlier today, the Indiana Department of Transportation officially recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week as both maintenance and construction projects begin across the Hoosier…
Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses
NATIONWIDE – The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider…
Gov. Mike Braun takes action to ban street camping; Connect homeless Hoosiers to help
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed SEA 285, legislation establishing a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping on public land while connecting homeless Hoosiers to shelter,…
Houchin celebrates House passage of Rural Broadband Protection Act, Bill headed to President’s desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today celebrated House passage of S. 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act. Rep. Houchin sponsored the House companion bill, which…
Yellowwood State Forest expands with 122-acre acquisition in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY — Indiana’s natural landscape is growing as state leaders announced Tuesday the acquisition of 122.4 acres in northwest Brown County, officially expanding the…
SIDC Effectiveness Report highlights $113 return for every local dollar invested
BEDFORD — A new effectiveness report from the Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) reveals a staggering return on investment for member counties, showing that for…
Gov. Mike Braun highlights Indiana’s small businesses, 400+ high-wage jobs, community strength in travel across the state
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week, with stops in Summitville, Greenfield, Rushville, Liberty, Connersville, Terre Haute, Delphi, Huntington, and Aurora to…
Gov. Braun names Jennifer Dorfmeyer to lead Department of Child Services
INDIANA – Today Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a leadership transition at the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). Jennifer Dorfmeyer is the new director…
Senator Banks appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C., – On Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on the…
