Officials anticipate “widespread and significant impact” on Indiana’s “critical infrastructure systems,” including for communication, emergency response and transportation, according to the order.
The governor is urging the candidates vying to replace him to focus on issues related to the state’s economy, workforce and quality of life, and to develop plans to address the biggest challenges in those areas.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday opted to issue his first—and last—veto of the session, using it on House Bill 1002, a priority proposal to further define antisemitism, particularly in academic settings, citing concerns with a compromise reached in the final hours of session.
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council—which previously reversed its support when senators removed all reference to the IHRA in an earlier draft—said it approved of the final bill and was “grateful” to the General Assembly for “standing with us in the fight against antisemitism.”
The law overturns 21 ordinances passed by local governments, including Indianapolis, Carmel and Bloomington, that banned pet stores from selling puppies from breeding operations. The local measures were designed with the intent of limiting puppy mills.
Under pressure from fellow Republicans, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday announced he would send 50 Indiana National Guard soldiers to Texas’ border with Mexico, “effective immediately.”
Gov. Eric Holcomb also announced that the Lilly Endowment would provide a $250 million grant to the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to fund projects focused on blight reduction, development and arts and cultural initiatives. It’s the largest single grant in the endowment’s history.
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday unveiled the final legislative agenda of his two-term tenure, focusing on improving the state’s child care system, addressing falling early literacy levels and raising awareness of the state’s myriad of job-related training programs and tools.
As he enters his final year in office, Gov. Eric Holcomb wants more Hoosiers to know about state programs that have been created or expanded during his administration.
Elise Nieshalla, a real estate investor and president of the Indiana County Councils Association, will replace Tera Klutz, who is stepping down Thursday despite having more than three years left in her term.
The video project, All Around Indiana, features a buffalo preserve, caves, parks, racing, sandhill crane migration and much more more—and highlights a variety of industries. Holcomb narrates the videos.
