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Community, State

Indiana Governor makes it easier for Hoosier veterans to access career opportunities in the trucking industry

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is making career opportunities in the trucking industry more accessible to Hoosier veterans. Under Gov. Braun’s leadership, Indiana joined the Even Exchange Program, which allows the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to waive…

October 10, 2026

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor announces new AI-Powered Tool

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun is strengthening government efficiency at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), where an artificial intelligence-powered plain language tool is helping modernize public-facing documents. The tool helps simplify complex government jargon, while also improving document readability…

October 10, 2026

Community, Education, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor strengthens work-based learning opportunities for students through new Digital Resource Hub

INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a new resource to expand career-connected learning opportunities for Indiana’s K-12 students. A new Work-Based Learning Digital Resource Hub has been launched through a partnership between the Indiana…

October 10, 2026

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor advances workforce preparation for incarcerated Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS — Every day inside Indiana’s correctional facilities, Gov. Mike Braun’s focus on successful re-entry is taking shape through opportunities for incarcerated Hoosiers to build skills, gain experience, and prepare for employment after release. Last year, Gov. Braun directed the…

October 10, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor announces first ever Statewide Tip Line for all K-12 schools

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Indiana Gov. Braun announced his administration is investing in an anonymous tip line for all K-12 schools. This anonymous tip line will be the first of its kind available in the state of Indiana, offering 24/7/365 monitoring at…

October 2, 2026

Achievements, Community, Press Release, State

Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Represented by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) and State…

August 21, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Gov. Braun declares statewide disaster emergency, mobilizes National Guard as Indiana responds to severe storms, flooding

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. — Governor Mike Braun today declared a statewide disaster emergency and announced he mobilized the Indiana National Guard as he continues leading Indiana’s coordinated response to widespread damage, power outages and flooding caused by this week’s severe…

August 13, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Over the past 24 hours, locations in northeast, central and southeast Indiana have seen upwards…

August 12, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

HIP Work Requirements Pre-Screening Tool now available

Beginning January 1, 2027, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members ages 19–64 will need to complete 80 hours each month through work, part time education, job training, or community service—unless exempt. To help HIP members check to see if they would…

August 7, 2026

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor declares new energy emergency, allows major savings at the pump for Hoosier families

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today declared a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. “New conditions that continue…

August 5, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Investigation ongoing after recovery of juvenile at France Park

(Logansport) – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a juvenile whose body was recovered yesterday evening from the swimming lake at France Park. At approximately 5:45 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers Central Dispatch received a report from Cass County…

August 2, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Update from Indiana Department of Natural Resources on July 26, 2026 incident at France Park

(Logansport) – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after the body of an adult was recovered yesterday afternoon from the swimming lake at France Park. At approximately 1:45 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a report that an adult swimmer had…

July 27, 2026

Community, Health, Press Release, State

IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Days Throughout This Weekend for Parts of Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecastAir Quality Action Days (AQADs) through Monday, July 20 for parts of Indiana. Note: Today’s forecast has been updated. For Friday, July 17: For Saturday, July 18: For Sunday, July…

July 17, 2026

Achievements, Community, Press Release, State

Logansport Art Association awarded READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grant

INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, July 13, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun awarded READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grants to 49 projects across all of Indiana’s 15 regions. These awards are expected to generate $369.6 million in investment in the state’s arts and…

July 14, 2026

Community, State

IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for July 14, 2026 in northwest and north central regions

NDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day ( AQAD) for Tuesday, July 14 in Northwest and North Central Indiana. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in…

July 13, 2026

Press Release, State

Indiana BMV to begin offering driver’s licenses to teens on their 16th birthday

New law signed by Governor Braun allows licenses at age 16 beginning July 1, 2026 Indianapolis, Ind. -  Governor Mike Braun is delivering a commonsense change for Hoosier families by allowing new drivers to obtain an Indiana driver’s license on their…

June 27, 2026

Community, Government, Public Notice, State

Donato to serve on study committees in preparation for 2027 legislative session

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2027 legislative session. Donato’s assignments include: “My colleagues and I worked very hard to pass legislation during the 2026…

June 27, 2026

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor touts economic momentum across wages, entrepreneurship and regional strength

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun chaired the 2026 second quarter Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors meeting today, celebrating significant wins that will have a positive impact on Hoosier jobs, wages, industries, entrepreneurship and quality of place. In 2026…

June 18, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor extends gas tax savings for Hoosiers again

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Governor Mike Braun has delivered the cheapest gas in the country, and now he is building on those savings by extending the Braun Gas Tax Holiday for a second time. Governor Braun is extending the suspension of…

June 3, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Union Pacific’s Big Boy to tour the northeast for first time in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary

Eastern leg of historic coast-to-coast tour brings Big Boy onto Norfolk Southern tracks with more than 50 whistle-stops and display days across eight cities Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to…

May 28, 2026