Free meals available to Hoosier students over summer

The Indiana Department of Education has launched the 2023 Summer Food Service Program for Indiana students to get free meals and snacks. The program is designed to support low-income children in areas where they may have limited access to nutritious food.... Read More

Indiana farmer testifies for increased access in Farm Bill

A major issue surrounds crop insurance, which Carter asks to be expanded to include specialty crops and enhanced Whole Farm Revenue Protection insurance with levels of affordable coverage and safety nets. He said diversified farm owners like himself have difficulties with the current system to estimate loss since their product offering is vast.... Read More

IU receives $515K for mental health provider shortage research

A project at IU's Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy, a data and research driven service and research hub on the Indianapolis campus, will investigate why the state is not producing enough those specialty health care workers to meet the demand through exploring the post-secondary pipeline. ... Read More

Bloomington launches pilot employee tuition reimbursement program

Regular full-time workers who have been employed there for a year are eligible for city coverage of up to $2,500 of educational expenses per year. According to a news release, the city said it hopes to support the continued growth and development of its employees with a college-accredited degree or professional certification, or credential — even if its not directly applicable to their current job description.... Read More