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By Amy Howell, Director of Tourism, Marketing and Communications — INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, are teaming up to launch the Indiana Arts and Culture Passport. “From music venues and theaters, to museums and more, communities across Indiana are using art as a way to come together and build a sense of place,” Crouch said. “All of these attractions reflect the values of residents and help build a sense of identity for both residents and visitors alike.” The Indiana Arts & Culture “digital passport”…

By Mike Pence Press Office— COLUMBUS, Ind. – Today, the Office of Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) released the following statement regarding his health procedure over the weekend: Congressman Greg Pence is recovering from a heart procedure over the weekend after experiencing minor chest discomfort. Congressman Pence is expected to make a full recovery from home with his wife Denise and family. The Pence family is grateful to the entire Columbus Regional Hospital team for their exceptional care and professionalism. “I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well. Cardiac care…

By The Arbor Day Foundation— Small percentage of Tree City USA participants ultimately earn Growth Award Honor due to a continued dedication towards building a sustainable community LINCOLN, Nebraska – Muncie has received a Tree City USA Growth Award by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. A Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. The Growth Award recognizes major milestones and annual activities in five categories on a point based system to build sustainable community forestry…

By Amy Howell— INDIANAPOLIS – Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) have launched the ‘IN Indiana’ marketing campaign, a unique effort to tell the Hoosier State’s authentic story. Visit Indiana has developed an extensive customizable toolkit of resources available free of charge to every business, small town, big city, and destination in the state. “In keeping with our great state’s spirit of innovation, this campaign gives tools and a voice to everyone, making Indiana stronger together,” Governor Eric J. Holcomb said. “From Indiana’s shoreline to the hills in southern Indiana, there is something for everyone here IN…

By Michelle Owen— MUNCIE, Ind.—Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour will speak as a featured panelist at the Indiana Chamber’s “Race for Talent: How Indiana Can Win” event. Ridenour will talk about the Make My Move program, an initiative to help remote workers relocate to affordable, community-focused cities. Muncie is one of ten Indiana cities participating in the program, and has received nearly 600 applicants since the first of the year. Incoming residents can look forward to improved and expanded parks, new businesses and restaurants, and a walkable downtown. According to Ridenour, “Muncie is unique – we have all the amenities of…

By Indiana House Republicans Press Office— STATEHOUSE  – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Delaware County thanks to over $669,000 in state broadband grant funding, according to local lawmakers. Indiana recently awarded a total of $189 million for 154 broadband projects around the state as part of the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. In total, more than 52,900 homes and businesses across 80 counties will benefit from the program supported and funded by the state legislature. “Internet access is becoming more and more necessary in order for businesses to…