Government
Senator Banks introduces bill to secure unique ZIP codes for five Indiana cities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has introduced the bipartisan “Zip Code Bill,” legislation aimed at requiring the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to assign unique ZIP…
$25 million approved to rebuild tornado-damaged McCormick’s Creek Campground
SPENCER — State budget leaders have approved $25 million to fully reconstruct the campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Owen County, which was devastated…
INDOT offers reimbursement programs to support small businesses
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is actively supporting small, disadvantaged businesses through two distinct reimbursement programs: the Small Business Prequalification Financial Audit Reimbursement Program…
USPS hiring rural carrier assistants across Indiana; Job fairs set for October 10
INDIANA—The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is actively seeking to hire Rural Carrier Assistants across Indiana, urging job seekers to apply now for holiday and long-term…
Congresswoman Erin Houchin issues statement on government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats voted against the clean Continuing Resolution to keep the…
Social Security payments unaffected by Federal Government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Despite the federal government officially shutting down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement on October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
Odon water rate hike funding major $8.2M system upgrade
ODON—The Town of Odon has announced that recent increases in water rates are directly linked to funding a critical, $8.2 million overhaul of the town’s…
Apply now for the FFY2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant
INDIANA – The FY2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant is now accepting applications. The application period closes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. …
INDOT opens application window for Community Crossings Grant program
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which provides state funding for…
Lawrence County Council to host budget review hearing on Thursday
BEDFORD—A Budget Review Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The public is hereby notified…
