The Town of Walkerton is the recipient of $400,000 as announced Thursday by Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to make updates to the town’s two water towers.
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Renewable energy projects could change the landscape of parts of rural Indiana, but whether that’s a change communities should embrace continues to be debated. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch serves as Indiana’s secretary of agriculture.
Continue readingThe State of Indiana is working to connect Hoosiers with broadband service. The Indiana Connectivity Program officially opens Monday.
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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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Indiana communities can get some help from the state, when it comes to figuring out how to spend their share of federal COVID-19 money, according to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.
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The completion of a Culver workforce housing development was celebrated by state and local officials Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and developer Kevin Berger cut the ribbon on The Paddocks. The 48-unit income-based housing development was part of Culver’s Stellar Community plans.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome in The Paddocks workforce housing development will be held Saturday, July 24 at 4 p.m. ET at the site on Cavalier Drive off of West Jefferson Street in Culver.
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Indiana teachers may be getting a pay raise in the coming years. During the Northwest Indiana Forum’s legislative wrap-up last week, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch highlighted the $1.9 billion earmarked for K-12 education in the new state budget.
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The restructuring of Indiana’s Main Street program is already showing signs of success, according to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. The program provides downtown revitalization help for designated communities through grants, training sessions, and other resources.
Continue readingInvestments 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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Indiana’s lieutenant governor expects a big impact from the state’s new regional development initiative. Suzanne Crouch says the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) will provide up to $50 million each to up to 10 regions.
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State officials are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for farm equipment on rural roads this spring. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch serves as Indiana’s secretary of agriculture.
Continue readingA third round of COVID-19 Response Program grants is now available to local governments. Cities, towns, and counties can once again apply for up to $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Proposals are due January 29.
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Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced last week that a new grant is available to support meat processing plants in Indiana made available by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
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Big events and many other attractions were virtually shut down this year. Now, their organizers are getting some financial help. This week, state officials announced the recipients of the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization Grant.
Continue readingIndiana 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 targeting small businesses with the next phase of its COVID-19 Response Program. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said Wednesday that the Office of Community and Rural Affairs has finished awarding grants for the “immediate needs” phase, but will start taking applications for the “long-term recovery” phase on Monday.
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Making sure rural communities can get help recovering from COVID-19’s economic impact will be a big goal of Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the agencies she oversees.
Continue readingAs local communities look to tap into COVID-19 Response grants made available by the state, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is hopeful that a large proportion will be able to get funding.
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The closure of a Logansport meatpacking plant due to COVID-19 is creating challenges for farmers across the state. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as secretary of agriculture and rural development, says the closure is a huge concern.
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