Articles tagged as: Governor Eric Holcomb
May 16, 2024
New data shows Indiana had second largest decrease in overdose deaths in 2023
The rate of drug overdose deaths in the country decreased by about three percent in 2023, marking the first annual decrease since 2018. Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of overdose deaths in Indiana decreased from 2022 to 2023.
Read MoreMay 14, 2024
Holcomb wants more transparency from Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun
Gov. Eric Holcomb said hes looking for transparency from Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun on his plans for the states future.
Read MoreApril 25, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protest outside governor’s residence leads to 14 arrests
Protestors said they take issue with Gov. Eric Holcomb's support of Israel.
Read MoreApril 19, 2024
Holcomb pitches Indiana agriculture in first official visits to Brazil and Mexico
Gov. Eric Holcomb said his latest economic development trip underscores the importance of such trade missions, even as his time as governor winds down.
Read MoreApril 11, 2024
State awards $500 million for READI 2.0, aiming to generate $11 billion in investment statewide
The second phase of Gov. Eric Holcomb's READI program, a regional economic development initiative, is set to generate $11 billion in investment across the state.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2024
New law, prompted by WFYI investigation, tightens rules for student seclusion
A new Indiana law was promoted by a WFYI investigation that found that some schools aren’t accurately reporting how often they forcibly isolate and restrain students.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
Governor Holcomb says bill to define, ban antisemitism doesn’t go far enough
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill that would define and ban antisemitism in state public education institutions.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
Holcomb signs law limiting state’s public access official
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill Monday that limits how Indiana’s public access counselor and future counselors interpret public records and open meetings laws.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Governor signs legislation to require notification of health care mergers
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation that is meant to address the over consolidation of health care in the state. The new law requires hospitals and other health care entities that have mergers and acquisitions that cross a $10 million threshold to notify the attorney general.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
Governor signs bill to expand school eligibility, funding use for robotics grants
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill into law this week that will allow more students to participate in robotics competitions, by increasing the number of schools that can receive robotics grants and allowing them to spend that money on robot-building materials.
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