Government
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…