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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday announced that the USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. USDA will make funding available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program seeks to market higher blends…

Featured speakers at this past Saturday’s Cicero Kiwanis Club meeting enthusiastically and optimistically greeted their audience, despite it being 7:30 a.m. on a non-workday and they’re barely into the 2022-23 academic year. After all, scheduling Hamilton Heights’ buses, their drivers, aides (if needed) and routes amid a nationwide bus driver shortage could have these transportation…

The Hamilton County Commissioners recently passed a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that replaces the Hamilton County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances that had been in effect since 1990. “Hamilton County has grown and changed immensely since the adoption of its Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances some 30 years ago,” says C.J. Taylor, Director of the…

CareSource, a national managed care organization, announces a $1 million investment in 120Water, a digital water solution that helps utilities and state and local agencies manage critical water programs that protect public health. CareSource’s investment, which is part of a $3 million round that included participation from Elevate Ventures, Allos Ventures and other existing investors,…

Fishers residents are invited to explore the inner workings of local government through the City’s annual Mayor’s Youth Academy and Fishers City Government Academy programs. Registration is currently open for both programs and participation is free. “These programs solidify Fishers’ commitment to fostering a city of lifelong learners,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “Not only…

Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded an economic development trip to Taipei yesterday, fostering economic and academic ties between Indiana and Taiwan. During the trip, the Gov. Holcomb-led delegation, including Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and Purdue University officials, discussed opportunities for collaboration across industry, academia and government. They also established four new partnerships designed…

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) yesterdayday announced the launch of Indiana Learns, a statewide grant program that will provide qualifying families with up to $1,000 to spend on math and English/language arts high-dosage tutoring and approved out-of-school academic programs for their students. The initiative’s goal is to increase access to effective, out-of-school academic support…

We rely on the internet to work, bank, shop, and socialize. Our health and financial information are stored online. Connected devices control everything from home security systems to thermostats and TVs. While convenient, these connections open the door for possible malicious activity. Help manage your cybersecurity risks, such as identity theft, with these tips from…

The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) this week honored the Indiana National Guard for their unwavering support during the COVID-19 global pandemic. During one of the most trying times in health care history, more than 1,500 Indiana National Guard members spent nearly three months assisting health care workers in hospitals and nursing homes across the state.…