Governor Extends Prohibition On Evictions, Utility Cut-Offs
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday signed an executive Order 2 extending the prohibition on evictions, foreclosures, and the disconnection of utility services.
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Governor Announces $25 Million In Relief For Renters
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today, Wednesday, June 24, announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19.
Read MoreFairbanks Study: Fewer Active COVID-19 Cases in State
Preliminary results from the second phase of statewide testing aimed at measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus in Indiana show fewer active infections and a greater number of people testing positive for antibodies.
Read MoreElkhart County Seeks One-Week delay In Going To Stage 4
GOSHEN — Elkhart County government and health officials are requesting the state delay Elkhart County moving to Stage 4 by a week. Although novel coronavirus cases are increasing in Elkhart County faster than much of the state, the county’s two hospitals are not inundated with patients. “That’s a … Read More
Holcomb: There Is More Work To Be Done On Racial Justice
Gov. Eric Holcomb called for a statewide coalition to address racial disparities following a fourth continuous day of demonstrations across the Hoosier state but offered no concrete examples of change.
Read MorePoli (Sigh): The Politics Of Masks And Other Observations
I’m not sure how Democrats would have handled a similar situation, but from what I saw Thursday night at the GOP dinner in North Webster, conservatives are not big fans of wearing masks. The dinner attracted 130 guests and continued for more than three hours but only about … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Race For Judge Is Getting Expensive
The race for the wide-open Kosciusko County Superior Court 3 contest for judge has been an expensive one. In fact, one could argue that this might be the most expensive race for judge in Kosciusko County ever, but that would be next to impossible to confirm. According to … Read More
Poli ((Sigh): County Delays Emergency Funding Vote Until After Primary
Kosciusko County doesn’t get much more conservative than what was seen on Thursday night. While the city of Warsaw and state of Indiana have pitched in more than $300,000 for an emergency relief fund for small businesses – a program created by Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation – … Read More
Governor Seeks Clarification On Hill’s Suspension
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb has filed a motion with the Indiana Supreme Court seeking clarification on Monday’s ruling to suspend Attorney General Curtis Hill from practicing law for 30 days. Holcomb is asking the court to clarify whether the suspension creates a vacancy in Hill’s office, in which … Read More
Poli (Sigh): The Groningers Have Similar Signs In Two County Races
Red yard signs seem to be the color of choice for at least five local candidates in the upcoming June 2 primary, but two of those are emanating from the same household.
Read MoreIHSAA Extends Activities Hold Until July 1
INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA has extended its freeze of high school athletics until July 1 to match the state’s reopening policy.
Read MorePoli (Sigh): Time Will Tell If Holcomb Made The Right Move
So does today feel any different? I imagine many Hoosiers are waking up today feeling like there is now a glimmer of hope with the restoration of some kind of normalcy on the horizon as our city, our country and our world continue to try to climb out … Read More
Mixed Emotions From Business Owners On Gradual Reopening
By Dan Spalding and Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW – Robin Watters, owner of Rex’s Rendezvous in downtown Warsaw, already had his seats at the bar spaced out for social distancing and was hoping the state would lift restrictions quickly, so he was disappointed with Friday’s decision. Another 11 … Read More
Holcomb Outlines Phased-In Reopening Beginning Monday
By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana will begin lifting some restrictions beginning Monday, May 4, except for Marion, Lake and Cass counties, which have been hardest hit by COVID-19. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday, May 1, that Indiana will take a sector-by-sector approach in five stages that … Read More
Local Leaders, Businesses Await Governor’s Decision On Friday
By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Local leaders are awaiting word from Gov. Eric Holcomb about lifting some statewide restrictions Friday, May 1, but think he will move cautiously in that direction. Holcomb’s pandemic-induced stay-at-home directive expires Friday and everyone from government leaders to business owners to … Read More
Large-Scale Testing For Hoosiers Starts Next Week
News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday that OptumServe Health Services, powered by Logistics Health, Inc., will open sites across Indiana in the next seven days to begin large-scale testing of Hoosiers. “Launching this partnership with Optum further expands Indiana’s COVID-19 testing capacity,” said Holcomb. “These … Read More