The Indiana Election Commission may consider conducting this year’s primary election entirely by mail-in ballot. During state officials’ press conference Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he’s in constant contact with Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and she’s been in contact with the state chairs of both major parties.
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On a weekend when many would normally be heading to church and visiting family, state officials are urging Hoosiers to adjust their plans from previous years. Governor Eric Holcomb suggests that the best way religious groups can continue safely serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic is to close their physical locations and offer livestreams or virtual services.
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The current COVID-19 pandemic could lead state officials to push for more public health funding in the future. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said the current situation is putting a spotlight on the state’s health challenges.
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Hoosier farmers are getting praise from the governor for their generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our agriculture sector has long been our state’s original calling card, for over 200 years, since we were forging our way out of the forest,” Governor Eric Holcomb said during Tuesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “And still to this day, they are stepping forward and having an impact on the most vulnerable, making sure that our communities are all stitched together and every mouth that’s in need is being cared to.”
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At a time of year when many would be gearing up to travel to their lake homes across Indiana, state officials are urging caution to avoid spreading COVID-19. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the idea of out-of-town visitors is concerning.
Continue readingIndiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended for another two weeks. Governor Eric Holcomb says he plans to sign an executive order on Monday.
Continue readingGovernor Eric Holcomb will have an update to his stay-at-home order Friday. The governor’s current executive order is set to expire at the end of the day Monday.
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Indiana’s schools will remain closed until the end of the school year. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick made the announcement during a press conference Thursday.
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State officials and business leaders are taking to social media to try to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Governor Eric Holcomb launched the #INthistogether campaign during his press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingGovernor Eric Holcomb continues to ease some restrictions while tightening others in the response to COVID-19. An executive order signed Tuesday will allow for electronic notary services, so documents can be reviewed and approved remotely. It also extends the deadline for Hoosier Lottery winners to claim the prizes and gives additional flexibility for scheduling horse races.
Continue readingIndiana restaurants will officially be limited to carry-out and delivery for another week, although residents are already being asked to stay at home anyway. Governor Eric Holcomb had closed the state’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to in-person patrons until the end of March.
Continue readingThe number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana continues to increase, but we may still be several weeks away from the peak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box expects the surge to be in mid-to-late April, but it could be as late as mid-May.
Continue readingIndiana is relaxing some more rules, in response to COVID-19. An executive order signed by Governor Eric Holcomb Thursday suspends the Department of Workforce Development’s one-week waiting period before paying unemployment benefits.
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State health officials are sticking with their targeted approach to COVID-19 testing.
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Indiana continues to see new COVID-19 cases, as testing increases. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the number of people tested has increased from fewer than 300 a week ago to more than 3,300 on Wednesday, with about 14 percent of those tests coming back positive.
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Efforts to help ease the economic impact of the state’s stay-at-home order were shared during Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Holcomb and other state officials.
Continue readingAs Indiana continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor Eric Holcomb says that businesses, organizations, and average citizens are stepping forward to help.
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Businesses and industries will soon be able to get some guidance with Indiana’s stay-at-home order. The state will launch a Critical Industries Hotline Tuesday morning at 9:00 EDT.
Continue readingIndiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered that residents remain in their homes except for taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.
Continue readingAs coronavirus continues to spread, Indiana is starting to see some of its COVID-19 patients recover, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
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