Articles tagged as: Governor Eric Holcomb
March 23, 2020
Gov. Holcomb Issues Stay At Home Order, Closes State Offices To In-Person Public Activity
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order Monday, requiring Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2020
Governor Extends State Of Emergency And School Closures
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed several executive orders Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Among them is an order for all K-12 schools -- public and non-public -- to remain closed through May 1.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
Indiana Sees 1st Coronavirus Death As Restrictions Added
Indiana officials have reported the state's first death linked to the coronavirus outbreak. They say the person was over 60 and suffered other medical problems as well as the COVID-19.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
Holcomb Announces New Steps To Slow COVID-19 Spread As State Reports First Death
The changes affect bars and restaurants, hospitals and government agencies, among other groups.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2020
Democratic Leaders Question Holcomb's Response To Coronavirus Threat
Indiana Democratic legislative leaders say they and the public aren't getting enough answers from Gov. Eric Holcomb about the state's response to COVID-19.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2020
Indiana Governor Backs Path For Forcing Out Attorney General
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement Thursday that he supports a bill endorsed by the Indiana House that would prohibit anyone whose law license has been suspended for at least 30 days from serving as attorney general.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2020
Holcomb Orders Action On Erosion Along Lake Michigan
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order on Thursday to help cities along Lake Michigan experiencing erosion.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2020
Governor Signs Bill Delaying Penalties From New Indiana Exam
The bill grants a two-year delay on schools receiving a lower A-F state rating based on scores from the 2019 or 2020 ILEARN exams. It also prevents the scores from being used in teacher evaluations.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2020
Owens Drops Out Of Gubernatorial Race; Myers Will Be Democratic Nominee
Democrats wont have a competitive primary for governor this year after tech entrepreneur Josh Owens dropped out Wednesday.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2020
Indiana Governor Not Yet Backing Attorney General Challenger
Gov. Eric Holcomb filed paperwork Tuesday for the Republican nomination seeking a second term in the 2020 election but said afterward it was all premature to say whether he would endorse a challenger to embattled Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill.
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