Indiana Lawmakers Trying to Make Broadband Internet More Accessible in Rural Areas
STATEWIDE–Governor Holcomb has already sent out more than $79 million to 41 counties across Indiana as funding to be used for high-speed broadband internet. More money is supposed to be used too.
During Holcomb’s State of the State Address Tuesday, he announced that he is seeking an additional $100 million for his Next Level Broadband Grant Program.
“The additional $100 million I’m requesting will enable us to continue making progress, bringing improved speed to all corners of our state for all Hoosiers,” said Holcomb.
Representative Lehman represents District 79, which encompasses all of Adams County as well as portions of Allen and Wells counties. Lehman says his experience in rural areas has allowed him to see the need for broadband.
State Efficiently Distributing COVID Vaccine With Help Of Carmel-based Company
CARMEL, Ind. Getting Hoosiers vaccinated for COVID is a tough process that requires a lot of coordination between the state and locations distributing the vaccines.
In order to efficiently and correctly vaccinate Hoosiers, the state has teamed up with Zotec Partners, a revenue cycling company based in Carmel, to run the whole process of getting Hoosiers signed up to get a COVID shot and making sure vaccination sites are giving out the right number of vaccines.
“This state is extremely organized and up to speed,” said Scott Law, CEO of Zotec Partners, to
Business Park Plans In Noblesville Could Bring 500 Jobs With It
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. The mayor of Noblesville is hoping to get the ball rolling on a new business park that could bring as many as 500 jobs to the Hamilton County city.
The plan is for what is being called the Washington Business Park, a 75-acre development that would sit near State Road 37 and 146th street just west of the downtown area. Mayor Chris Jensen said it’s about being prepared for when businesses are looking for a place to locate.
“You don’t want to find yourself with a community with no shovel-ready sites, for example, when businesses are knocking at your door,” said Jensen to Inside Indiana Business. “So we’re trying to balance that (and) make sure the taxpayers are protected at all times, too.”
An Indiana lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow video gaming terminals (VGTs) to be placed inside veterans’ clubs, such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The American Legion is headquartered in the Indiana state capital of Indianapolis.
Video gaming terminals, like this one seen in Missouri, are included in new legislation in Indiana. But in the Hoosier State, the bill would only permit the gaming devices at veterans’ organizations. (Image:
State Journal Register)
State Sen. Sue Glick (R-Indianapolis) wants to allow the clubs to offer the bingo-based gaming machines to help the organizations recoup lost revenue incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.