Archive for June 2022

Yesterday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 in Sacramento, California. This is the second time in the previous 30 days that Secretary Becerra has tested positive for the virus, after first testing positive on May 18 while waiting to meet health ministers at a G7 summit in Germany. Secretary Becerra…

Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov today in honor of Flag Day to see if they are flagged for any unclaimed money. Flag Day is an important part of our history as a country. For most Americans, the flag represents pride, sacrifice, opportunity, strength, and freedom. “Making sure unclaimed property gets back…

As the mercury rises in Indiana this week, Duke Energy is providing tips and tools to help customers save energy – and money – while trying to stay cool. High temperatures bring higher usage for customers, which can translate into higher bills. Here are some simple tips that can help energy users manage their bill…

Yesterday, during London Tech Week, Startup Genome, a policy advisory and research organization, released its 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The comprehensive, data-driven report analyzed more than 280 entrepreneurial ecosystems including 3 million startups and ranked Indiana as a Global Top 40 Emerging Ecosystem. Indiana is also included in seven other subsets for talent, early…

One year after its creation, Indiana’s newest scholarship fund is ready to launch. The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program joins the state’s robust catalog of education opportunities and is designed for families seeking to take control of their student’s academic journeys. The application window will open for Eligible Students on June 27, 2022. “After so…

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and 25 other state attorneys general are calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Guidance, which erodes the principles of Title IX by implementing new, expansive sex discrimination laws for schools that receive nutritional assistance from the federal government.  “This administration has gone too…

Indiana is currently in the midst of a record heat wave. Soaring temperatures and stifling humidity are driving a 105F-110F degree heat index throughout most of Indiana for the next few days. The Indiana Department of Labor and its Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration want to ensure that employees working outdoors or in facilities…