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INDIANAPOLIS  — Planting season has officially arrived for Hoosier farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of…

INDIANAPOLIS –  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network (GWMN).  Although private well water is unregulated by both the IDEM and the U.S.…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – This week, Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun announced that every child under age five in Indiana is now eligible to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana.  First Lady Braun shared in…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Today, Governor Mike Braun announced a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from high gas prices. Governor Braun’s gas tax holiday is a 30-day suspension of the 7% usage tax on fuel, followed by review. The suspension is…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Seth Koval, who was killed in action overseas in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12, 2026. Captain Koval served as a…

Two of Indiana’s most recognizable summer traditions are teaming up for a grand slam summer. The Indiana State Fair and Indianapolis Indians announced today a partnership for the 2026 Indiana State Fair, bringing together iconic organizations that have long been…

Indianapolis, Ind. – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is pleased to announce a new license plate design for amateur radio operators in Indiana starting February 13. The Amateur Radio License Plate will be available to Indiana residents who…

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Homeland Security urge Hoosiers to prepare for a significant winter weather event this weekend. A winter storm will have statewide impacts Saturday, January 24 through Sunday,…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun announced that applications will be accepted through March 6, 2026, for the 2026–2027 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state…

State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session. Manning said pages can…

STATEHOUSE — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport). Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance and the  United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency are once again offering the Cover Crop Premium Discount Program (CCPDP) for the sixth year in a row. Partially…

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today signed an executive order temporarily waiving hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane gas in Indiana, ensuring Hoosiers have access to critical heating fuel during a period of severe winter weather. Extraordinarily…