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Vulcan Kapital Tax Service Partners with RIP Medical Debt to Help Hoosiers Combat Medical Debt
Vulcan Kapital Tax Service has announced its partnership with RIP Medical Debt, the national nonprofit that strengthens communities by abolishing financially burdensome medical debt. Since 2014, RIP Medical Debt has abolished more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 550,000 individuals and families across America. Medical debt has been the leading cause of American…
Read MoreLiberation Labs Joins Indiana’s Agbiosciences Sector to Fuel Future of Food
Liberation Labs, a precision fermentation manufacturer, announced plans today to establish operations in Indiana, investing $115 million to develop its first commercial-scale biomanufacturing facility in Richmond. “Next generation technology is critical to future food security for people everywhere, and I am proud that Indiana is leading the charge,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers.…
Read MoreSign Up Open for Jazz Girls Day at NHS
On April 11, Grammy Educator of the Year nominated Bethany Robinson and Jazz Pianist Monika Herzig will present Jazz Girls Days 2023 at Noblesville High School. They are bringing in prominent musicians as role models and teachers, including Arts leader Cathy Morris, Drummer Chelsea Hughey and more. Participation is free and only basic instrument proficiency…
Read MoreHSE Education Foundation Game Day 2023 Tickets Now Available
The Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (HSEF) will host the 11th annual Game Day, presented by CSO Architects, on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at a new venue, Hub & Spoke in Fishers. Grab your favorite sports team gear and get ready to tip off an informal evening celebrating excellence in education. Game Day has become…
Read MoreBGCN Receives Grant from Crosser Family Foundation
The Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville (BGCN) recently received aN $18,000 grant from the Crosser Family Foundation, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation, in support of its Character and Leadership Development Programs. The support of the Crosser Family Foundation will assist in providing a suite of youth-led programs for…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 25, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:58 a.m.SET: 5:54 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 34 °FLOW: 32 °F Today is…: • Burns Supper• Fluoride Day• National Opposite Day What Happened On This Day: • 1819 University of Virginia chartered by Commonwealth of Virginia, with Thomas Jefferson one of its founders• 1915 Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates U.S. transcontinental telephone service, speaking…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The update to PMVAP and the new ODMAP will enable USDA to better support small- and…
Read MoreSenate Committee Passes First TANF Increase in Over 30 Years
By Whitney Downard Hoosier families in deep poverty might be getting more help from the state government through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program if senators have their way. “I hate to say ‘bare minimum,’ but I feel like this is the bare minimum we can do,” Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, said Monday…
Read MoreApply Now to Help USDA Improve Rural Transportation Systems
The USDA is accepting applications to enhance the operation of rural transportation systems. These investments in rural transportation systems build opportunities and prosperity for the people who live in rural communities by connecting them to economic resources they may not otherwise be able to access. The grants are part of the Rural Business Development Grant…
Read MoreDecember Jobs Report Shows Hoosier Unemployment, Participation Remains Steady
Indiana’s unemployment rate in December stands at 3.1%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for December stands at 3.5%. In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate held at 63.2% for December, remaining above the national rate of 62.3%. Indiana’s total labor force, which includes both Hoosiers employed…
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