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Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to create a new, regional development initiative that he says will help the state’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holcomb unveiled the idea in his 2021 State of the State address Tuesday – which, due to security concerns across the country tied to the presidential inauguration, was pre-taped away from the Statehouse.
The governor began with a somber reflection on the toll COVID-19 has had on Indiana.
“It’s impossible to calculate the far-reaching ripple effect of the personal and community loss of lives and livelihoods,” Holcomb said.
After that, the usual talking points: his recently-announced budget proposal, which includes hundreds of millions to spend down state debt and a $377 million K-12 school funding increase; improvements in job creation and training; infrastructure investments; the state s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and more.
Owensboro rehab residents hopeful to see loved ones despite COVID-19 holiday restrictions
Owensboro rehab residents hopeful to see loved ones despite COVID-19 holiday restrictions By Katie Tercek | December 10, 2020 at 10:06 PM CST - Updated December 10 at 10:16 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Addiction recovery facilities say a key component of recovery is being able to visit with loved ones in person, and this is something that many rehab residents might not be able to do this Christmas.
Owensboro Regional Recovery has been in lockdown since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It is going to be difficult,” Joshua Mcfelea, a peer mentor at Owensboro Regional Recovery said. “Luckily our clients have access to video chats with their families.”