Marshall County Council Tables ARP Plan to Return to Commissioners, Public Input on Roads, Health and Wellness

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

The Marshall County Council tabled the $7,900,000 American Rescue Plan (ARP) budget previously approved by the Marshall County Commissioners 3-0; Kevin Overmyer, Stan Klotz, and Michael Burroughs. The council wants the commissioners to review and clarify their plan before sending it back to the council for approval.

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Plymouth City Council Reviews American Rescue Plan Resolution

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

Plymouth City Attorney Surrisi presented to the Plymouth City Council this week Resolution No. 2022-997, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth Adopting a Plan for Expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funds which details that the funds will be utilized in full compliance with regulations for approved purposes.

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Indiana Launches Program to Help Communities Leverage Federal COVID-19 Money

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announces OCRA’s new HELP program during a press conference in Evansville Tuesday. (photo provided by Lieutenant Governor’s Office)

Indiana communities can get some “HELP” spending their American Rescue Plan money. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs officially announced its Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program on Tuesday.

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State Officials Tout Investments in Broadband, Mental Health Services in State Budget

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, State Sen. Eddie Melton, and State Sen. Mike Bohacek take part in the Northwest Indiana Forum’s legislative wrap-up panel in Merrillville Thursday.

Investments in broadband, mental health services, and help for those with intellectual disabilities are just a few of the accomplishments state officials are touting from this year’s legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Indiana is able to make several one-time investments, thanks to the state’s financial position.

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