Thursday, May 17, 2018
On May 14, the General Assembly convened for a one-day special session to pass five important bills that could not wait until the next regular session in 2019 to become law. These included bills to increase funding for school security, support at-risk schools and align Indiana with the major federal tax reform passed by Congress in 2017. more »
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Last month, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded 200 scholarships to Indiana high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing a career in education. The second class of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship was selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors. more »
Friday, May 4, 2018
Millions of Americans struggle with mental health issues. In Indiana, as many as one in 17 people are living with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. more »
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Indiana’s economy continues to thrive, with our state consistently being named one of the best states for doing business and more than one million jobs expected to become available between now and 2025. more »
Friday, April 20, 2018
According to a preliminary report recently released by the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group, the number of Hoosier children in out-of-home care increased by nearly 8,000 between December 2012 and December 2017. more »