Government
Indiana DNR announces nearly $475,000 in grant funding for community and urban forestry projects
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Community & Urban Forestry program has officially opened applications for two distinct grant opportunities aimed at…
Lawrence County communities secure over $1.4 million in Community Crossings Road Grants
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Lawrence County communities are set to receive a massive infrastructure boost, securing more than $1.4 million in state matching funds to improve…
Attorney General Todd Rokita celebrates Supreme Court victory protecting women’s sports
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, upholding states’…
Region 10 unemployment inches up to 3.5% in May; Manufacturing leads local insurance claims
SCOTTBURG — The regional unemployment rate for Economic Growth Region 10 (EGR 10) experienced a slight increase in May, creeping up to 3.5% from 3.1%…
Gov. Braun awards matching infrastructure funds to Hoosier communities
INDIANA – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun today awarded more than $84 million in Community Crossings matching infrastructure grants to 147 cities, towns, and counties across Indiana, bringing…
Secretary Rollins announces program to support small- and mid-size beef processors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for…
U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Independence Day, July 4
INDIANA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail…
Attorney General Todd Rokita responds to Supreme Court ruling in birthright citizenship case
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Barbara that the Fourteenth Amendment “guarantees citizenship to children born…
Heat delays paving; Stars Boulevard Bridge to open next week
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder has issued an updated status report on several major infrastructure projects across the county, noting that extreme…
J&J Painting LLC secures bid to repaint Dunn Plaza Exterior
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially approved a contract to revitalize the exterior of Dunn Plaza, selecting a local contractor following a competitive…
