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Lt. Gov. Crouch statement on Gov. Holcomb’s 2022 State of the State address
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch offered the following statement following Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2022 State of the State address: “Our state’s fiscally responsible investments continue to make Indiana a leader in the Midwest and nation for families and businesses. Our incredible growth has taken us to a low unemployment rate that we haven’t experienced in more…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: Urge lawmakers to fix solar loophole
Dear Editor, Our legislators are back in session and I hope they work on good solar policies for Indiana. This state should be thrilled so many people, schools, businesses and cities have and want to invest in solar technology. It makes us more energy self-sufficient. I’m a solar owner and want to thank my representative…
Read MoreNFIB announces key priorities for small businesses
NFIB State Director Natalie Robinson released the following statement today in response Gov. Eric Holcomb’s State of the State Address. “Small business owners across the state are encouraged by the governor’s agenda for the 2022 legislative session,” said Natalie Robinson, NFIB State Director in Indiana. “Gov. Holcomb is calling for business tax cuts and affordable…
Read MoreHouse Committee to consider ‘Nursing Indiana Back to Health’ proposal to address Hoosier workforce shortages
The Indiana House Public Health Committee will tomorrow consider House Bill (HB) 1003, a House Republican legislative agenda bill termed “Nursing Indiana Back to Health.” The bill, authored by Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver), would address Indiana’s health care workforce shortage and support Hoosier nurses if passed this session by the Indiana General Assembly. The legislation…
Read MoreTotal Seed Production secured naming rights to a new greenhouse in Tipton
Local seed company, Total Seed Production, has secured the naming rights to a new greenhouse being built by the Tipton Community School Corporation. The greenhouse, which is expected to be built by summer 2022, will be named the Total Seed Production Greenhouse. This partnership between Total Seed Production and TCSC is an investment into the…
Read MoreFall 2021 Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University
To qualify for inclusion on the Dean’s List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale. Lyle Beam of Westfield Kyle Byers of Carmel Connor Harrison of Fishers Ella Slibeck of Fishers Hannah Taggart…
Read MoreCarmel Clay Parks & Recreation is to present initial Bear Creek Park concepts
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites the community to participate in the third Bear Creek Park public input meeting. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032. Why Should the Community Attend? Want a say in developing your community…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Tracking code trick costs online shoppers
BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports about shipping tricks that scammers use to steal from online shoppers. The con artists are exploiting PayPal’s polices by delivering incorrect items and using stolen tracking numbers. How the Scam Works: People are shopping online and are finding amazing deals, often brand name goods at a significant discount.…
Read MoreAustin Peay State University Dean’s List Fall 2021
Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize Emma Dalton from Fishers, IN, as one of the students named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during Fall 2021. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Read MoreRecycling contamination threatens county’s waste management systems
The Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center’s annual costs have increased from $40,000 to more than $100,000 annually because of tighter recycling restrictions and the public not being fully aware of the restrictions. The Hamilton County Waste Hazardous Waste Center is the largest such facility in Indiana. Leslie Taljaard, director of the Household Hazardous Waste…
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