Heavy rains from last week are prompting Governor Mike Pence to request federal disaster loans for portions of Northern Indiana.
First Lady Awards Grants to Organizations Serving Immediate Area
Several organizations serving the local area have been awarded grants courtesy of Indiana’s First Lady.
Gov. Pence Requests FEMA Grant Funds for 19 Counties
Governor Mike Pence has made a formal request for some counties in Indiana to receive FEMA public assistance grants.
Immediate Area Included in Gov. Pence Disaster Declaration Request
Indiana must now wait following a formal request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking for a Disaster Declaration.
Governor Mike Pence sent the letter – which states 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties are in need of assistance due to rains and flooding that damaged crops across the Hoosier State. Indiana experienced record rainfall in June of this year, with the first half of July showing strong precipitation in the immediate area.
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Construction Season Brings Potential Risks to Work Crews
Governor Mike Pence is marking this week for those helping to upgrade the state’s infrastructure.
Gov. Pence Touts HIP 2.0 Provider Increases
Governor Mike Pence is touting a bit of an expansion through the state’s Healthy Indiana Plan.
Low-income state residents have seen increases in the number of primary-care doctors. According to information released from the Governor’s office 335 physicians and 939 providers have joined since the Plans’ expansion.
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Gov. Pence Signs Letter Opposing EPA Changes
Indiana was on a list of 10 governors pushing back against plans proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The EPA is calling for a reduction is carbon emissions from the current 75 parts per billion to between 65 and 70 parts per billion. As things stand, 91 of Indiana’s 92 counties meet federal ozone clean air standards.
First Lady, ISDH Partner to Reduce Infant Deaths
Indiana’s first lady, along with the Indiana State Department of Health, have announced a new initiative.
The campaign called “Labor of Love” looks to raise awareness about infant mortality in the Hoosier state. According to a press release, Indiana ranks near the bottom compared with other states for infant mortality.
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