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USDA, Social Security Administration Work to Improve Nutrition Security through SNAP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) earlier this week announced a strengthened partnership to help connect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. USDA and SSA’s new joint agreement, or memorandum of understanding, will improve efficiency, helping to advance food and…
Read MoreAgency Budget Presentations Document Big Needs
By Whitney Downard Requests for funding are up across the board for state agencies in their budget presentations before the State Budget Committee this week, especially for personnel, construction costs and technology services. But key budget drafters have their concerns about whether the state can sustain those requests, especially when the forecast predicting the state’s…
Read MoreTop Farmer Conference Focuses on Positioning Strategies in 2023
Farmers can stimulate their thinking about agriculture’s future and how to position their farm to be successful in the years ahead at Purdue University’s annual Top Farmer Conference on Jan. 6. Farm management experts and agricultural economists from Purdue, the University of Kentucky, Iowa State University, Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. Inc., and Halderman…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Best Ways to Care for Older Adults
(Family Features) As the proportion of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase, appropriate care for older people becomes increasingly important. In fact, caregivers and loved ones should be aware of age-appropriate care for heart attack or chest pain. The first step is to call 911. Once medical care is started, age-related changes in…
Read MoreSpartz Considering Potential Run for Open Indiana Senate Seat
Editor’s Note: Congresswoman Victoria Spartz sent a release earlier this week announcing she would take the coming weeks to consider running for Senator Mike Braun’s seat in 2024. Fellow Hoosiers, It has been an honor serving you for the last two years in Congress. I also look forward to serving the Fifth Congressional District for…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 9, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:54 a.m.SET: 5:18 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 46 °FLOW: 36 °F Today is… • Christmas Card Day• National Salesperson’s Day• World Techno Day What Happened On This Day: • 1872 In Louisiana, P. B. S. Pinchback becomes the first African American governor following the impeachment of Henry C. Warmoth• 1946 The Constituent Assembly…
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Meeting Notice: Carmel City Council 12/19/2022
The Carmel City Council will meet in a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Second Floor Caucus Room, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square. The purpose of this meeting is to receive fire data information for the City of Carmel.
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Carmel Fire Department Pension Board 12/14/2022
The Carmel Fire Department Pension Board will meet in an executive session on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Second Floor Carmel City Legal Conference Room, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square. The purpose of this meeting is to receive information about prospective employees and for the…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Noblesville Police Merit Commission 12/21/2022
The Noblesville Police Merit Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. has been changed to Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16 South 10th St. An Executive Session will be held on the same day beginning at 4 p.m. in the Council Conference…
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