Governor appoints Holly Williams Lambert as Indiana Insurance Commissioner

INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Amy Beard will step down as the Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner. Gov. Holcomb named IDOI Chief…

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‘Smurf’ culture makes better cartoon than political fundraising tactic, declares letter to ActBlue 

INDIANA – Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are co-leading a 19-state letter to ActBlue officials seeking information on whether ActBlue has appropriate safeguards in place to combat improper donation activity, including,…

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Monroe County Board of Health will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, October 8

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Board of Health will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m. in the Health Services Board…

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Gov. Holcomb activates Indiana National Guard to aid North Carolina Hurricane Relief

INDIANA— Governor Eric J. Holcomb activated the Indiana National Guard to help with hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina. About a dozen Indiana National Guard…

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Certain tobacco age-of-sale requirements go into effect today

INDIANA—Beginning September 30, retailers must verify with photo identification the age of anyone under 30 who is trying to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Previously,…

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Helpful Supplemental Security Income changes reducing customer burden take effect today

WASHINGTON— Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in accordance with the law are effective today.  The agency no…

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Secretary of State Diego Morales meets with Czech President Pavel

CHICAGO – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales recently met with the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel. Their discussions centered on fostering stronger economic…

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Cheryl Anne Boyce named Associate Commissioner for Minory Health Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity

WASHINGTON – The FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) is pleased to announce that Cheryl Anne Boyce, Ph.D., has been named the Associate…

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Early voting begins in Lawrence County on Tuesday, October 8

LAWRENCE CO. – Election Day is November 5th. Voting will begin at 6:00 a.m. and continue until 6:00 p.m. You can cast your vote at…

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Daviess County receives 2024 Local Government Corporation Award for bridge project

MONTGOMERY — Daviess County has been honored with the 2024 Local Government Corporation Award from the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) for its exemplary work…

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