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INDOT to host winter seasonal hiring events

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is in search of dedicated, qualified individuals who want to serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host winter seasonal hiring events in September and October at several locations across the state. Winter seasonal positions run from November through late March. Pay starts at $21 per hour for full-time operations and $25 per hour for on-call snowplow-only operations. … Read more

Power Up Indiana opens new doors to Hoosier healthcare careers

INDIANAPOLIS – Power Up Indiana invests in employer-led training that expands opportunity for workers and addresses workforce shortages across the health care sector. “Indiana grows when Hoosiers have the skills to succeed and employers have the workforce they need to expand,” said Gov. Braun. “Power Up Indiana helps accomplish both by opening doors to better-paying … Read more

Recognizing Indiana farm families for decades of hard work, perseverance

INDIANAPOLIS- Farm families in House District 23 were among 135 awardees recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair. The Heiny-Liming farm in Cass County received a centennial award for being operation since 1926 and the Wade farm in Cass County also received a centennial award for being in … Read more

Governor Braun delivers another month of gas savings for Hoosier families

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today extended his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through October 6, delivering another month of nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. “Affordability is my top priority, and my gas tax suspensions are delivering the cheapest gas in America for Hoosiers. I’m keeping those savings … Read more

Application window now open for INDOT Engineering Scholarship

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program, available for eligible undergraduate and graduate students in Indiana. Recipients receive financial assistance, as well as paid employment opportunities. Students must be accepted or enrolled full-time in one of Indiana’s accredited Civil Engineering schools. The program must also be certified by … Read more

Gov. Braun helps small businesses grow sales, export products with new funding

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently announced the state has secured $765,000 in competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help Indiana small businesses increase and expand their product sales. The funding will support the Indiana State Trade Expansion Program (IN-STEP), which helps small businesses develop and expand export-related activities, opening up … Read more

Gov. Braun announces FEMA approved $2.1M to Hoosiers within first week of major disaster declaration

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Governor Mike Braun announced FEMA has approved more than $2.1 million to Hoosier families impacted by the August 2026 disaster. “Thanks to President Trump, in coordination with our state and federal partners, financial aid is being delivered at a rapid pace to survivors of this disaster,” said Gov. Braun. “Thousands of Hoosiers have … Read more