Give Blood in Honor of World Blood Donor Day

Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe and stable blood supply and the donors who make it possible. Nearly 2.5 million people volunteer to give lifesaving blood and platelets every year with the…

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Indiana Board of Education Approves Indiana’s New Science & Middle School Civics Standards

The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) yesterday approved new K-12 Indiana Academic Standards in science and computer science, as well as academic standards for a new middle school civics course. Indiana’s new science standards reflect similar content areas as Indiana’s previous 2016 standards, with an increased focus on supporting active student engagement in science…

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Indiana Destination Development Corporation, Visit Indiana Launch New Tourism Marketing Campaign

Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) yesterday launched the ‘IN Indiana’ marketing campaign, a unique effort to tell the Hoosier State’s authentic story. Visit Indiana has developed an extensive customizable toolkit of resources available free of charge to every business, small town, big city, and destination in the state. “In keeping with…

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In Major Win for Hoosiers, Attorney General Todd Rokita Secures Participation of All Indiana Communities in $507M Opioid Settlement

Attorney General Todd Rokita has successfully brought together every Indiana city, town and county to participate in a historic $507 million settlement that will bring massive relief to Hoosiers struggling with the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic. “Today marks a milestone victory in our battle against drug addiction,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This scourge…

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Daily Almanac: June 9, 2022

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:14 a.m. SET: 9:12 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 78 °F Low: 54 °F Today is…: • Donald Duck Day • World APS Day • Writers’ Rights Day What Happened On This Day: • 1928 Charles Kingsford Smith completes the world’s first trans-Pacific flight • 1934 Donald Duck makes his film debut in The…

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