Lawmakers critical of Gov. Holcomb’s $1 billion spending plan
INDIANA, (AP) – Lawmakers are criticizing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s unilateral move to spend $1 billion in proceeds from a renegotiated toll road lease without...
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Indiana state officials encourage employers to take anonymous substance use survey
INDIANA, (WOWO) – The Indiana Chamber, Wellness Council of Indiana and state officials are encouraging employers to take an anonymous substance use and recovery survey....
Raises for 3,600 Indiana Department of Child Services employees
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Child Services is spending $22 million on raises for staff as part of an effort to improve the...
Holcomb wants to see a hate crime bill before more incidents can take place
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): It’s been a long time coming. Governor Eric Holcomb is now trying to make it happen. A hate crime bill. After...
Report: Parent drug use factor in many child welfare cases
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A review of Indiana’s troubled child welfare agency confirms what advocates have long said: Parental drug abuse has led to a surge...
Holcomb shares report, recommendations & next steps for child services agency
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to tap the state’s budget surplus to hand out raises to state child welfare workers. The Republican...
Indiana Special Session to begin May 14
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP): Republican Statehouse leaders and Gov. Eric Holcomb have announced their agenda for what they hope will be a one-day special session on...
Indiana governor seeks federal assistance following flooding
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has requested federal assistance for those in the state affected by flooding that hit in February and March....
Indiana program targeting opioid addiction among mothers and newborns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A new Indiana program is targeting opioid addiction among mothers and newborns. Gov. Eric Holcomb joined health officials Monday in announcing the...
Indiana governor seeks $5 million to boost school security
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana’s governor is asking legislators to approve an additional $5 million toward school security grants. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office released a letter...