Lawrence County Council approves transfer for the public defender’s office

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Council approved a $20,000 transfer to help pay for contract court-appointed public defenders. At the present time, there are…

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Attorney General Rokita on preventing two branches of government from a court battle

INDIANAPOLIS – Under Indiana law, only the attorney general may determine and advocate the legal position of all of state government. And that exclusive authority…

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Oolitic to receive $240,000 in ARP funds

OOLITIC – The Town of Oolitic is set to receive a total of $240,000 in America Rescue Funds. Michelle Carrico, Southern Indiana Development Corporation, was…

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Lawsuit challenging constitutionality of HEA 1123 filed

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb asked a trial court judge to find key provisions of HEA 1123 unconstitutional and to issue a permanent injunction to prevent them…

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Update: County applies for grant to address domestic violence

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a grant application of $5,000 for the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. The grant has a…

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Condemnation hearing set for May 24th on Oolitic School North building

OOLITIC – The Town of Oolitic Hearing Officer Johnny “Bob” Dillion requested a condemnation hearing to be held to address the structural issues at the…

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Oolitic Town Council looking at ways to slow down motorists

OOLITIC – During the Oolitic Town Council meeting Monday evening, Town Council member Jon Broglin asked the town council to address three areas in the…

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AG Todd Rokita secures $4.3 million for Indiana in settlement with suboxone distributor

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that Indiana has entered into a $4.3 million settlement resolving allegations that pharmaceutical distributor Indivior improperly marketed…

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FDA’s Public Workshop “The Nonprescription Drug Facts Label in a Changing Consumer Marketplace 2021”

WASHINGTON – FDA is announcing a public virtual workshop titled “The Nonprescription Drug Facts Label in a Changing Consumer Marketplace 2021.” The public workshop will be…

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2020 IHCDA Annual Report: A dedication to housing security

INDIANAPOLIS – COVID-19 presented unprecedented challenges for Hoosiers, Americans, and people around the world in 2020. In addition to the impact the virus had from…

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