Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan for another 30 days. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor announced that he plans to extend the current stage, along with the statewide mask mandate, through September 25.
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Indiana State Police troopers will be required to use body cameras by next spring. It’s one of a number of steps announced by Governor Eric Holcomb Tuesday, as part of his larger strategy to address equity and inclusion.
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State officials say they’re still looking into how to implement the extra unemployment benefits promised by President Trump. Unemployment recipients were given another $600 a week during the pandemic, but that officially ended July 31.
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Making sure schools are fully funded, even if they offer virtual learning, is the goal of a new recommendation from Governor Holcomb and legislative leaders. Back in June, the governor said he’d endorsed a plan to continue to fund students at 100 percent, if they’re out of the classroom due to COVID-19.
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Whether or not standardized testing will proceed as usual this school year still remains to be seen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick says it’s ultimately up to the federal government, state lawmakers, or an executive order from Governor Holcomb, to provide the necessary waivers.
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Efforts are underway to expand peer recovery options for Hoosiers dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorder. Governor Holcomb announced this week that more than a million dollars in federal funding has been made available to add at least 40 full- and part-time peer recovery specialists at 16 recovery-based organizations around the state.
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Governor Holcomb still isn’t recommending a switch to no-excuse mail-in voting for the General Election. But he says fears about voter fraud are not part of his thought process, and neither is President Trump.
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Indiana arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $10 million. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Wednesday that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be offering grants with federal funding from the CARES Act.
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Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
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Governor Eric Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration into September. The declaration was first issued on March 6 and has now been extended five times. It remains in effect until September 2, unless it’s renewed again.
Continue readingA program to help Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic has gotten more than 20,000 applications. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe gave an update on the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingIndiana will remain in Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan for another month. Holcomb announced Wednesday that he plans to update his executive order to extend Stage 4.5 through August 27.
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State officials are offering guidance to help students safely return to the classroom. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan pointed out some of the ways that schools can slow the spread of COVID-19.
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A statewide face mask order will go into effect Monday. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that he’ll soon be signing an executive order.
Continue readingDetermining whether it’s safe to reopen schools for in-person classes continues to be a local decision for now. While other places are only letting schools open if the rate of positive COVID-19 tests is below a certain level, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana isn’t doing that yet.
Continue readingFairs, festivals, and other large events will soon have to have a COVID-19 mitigation plan approved by the county health department. Governor Holcomb said Wednesday that the new requirement will be included in his executive order keeping Indiana at Stage 4.5 of his Back on Track plan.
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Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan for at least another two weeks. Holcomb announced the change during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing.
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Governor Holcomb says he hasn’t given any thought to changing Indiana’s name, but he is looking into how the state could do a better job of sharing its history.
Continue readingIndiana is offering help for renters who’ve lost income due to COVID-19. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe announced Wednesday that qualifying renters will be able to get up to $500 a month for four months, to help with past or ongoing rent payments.
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Indiana’s K-through-12 schools will likely be spared from the state’s COVID-19 budget cuts. Governor Eric Holcomb is recommending moving ahead with the current K-through-12 budget, including planned increases.
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