Indiana Renters Worry About Evictions as Moratorium Date Gets Closer
Many people lost their jobs and had to utilize their savings to get through the economic shutdown that the pandemic has caused the nation and the world in 2020. With the economy now reopening, more people are starting to see opportunities for work, but it is not easy for everyone. A multitude of Indiana renters...
Be Well Crisis Helpline is Helping Hoosiers in Distress During the Pandemic
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration have responded to the increase in calls received to suicide hotlines in the state. The coronavirus pandemic has affected individuals’ daily lives significantly in many ways including their mental health. As a result, the Be Well Crisis Helpline was created to be a resource for Hoosiers struggling with...
How to Help Children at Every Age Cope With Divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone in the family from parents to their children. The process of divorce can be stressful by itself, and when parents are also coping with how to talk to their children about what is happening in a way that will help them transition, it can be challenging to understand what to...
Will Your Ex-Spouse Receive Your Social Security Benefits After Divorce?
Divorce is never anticipated or expected when you first walk down the aisle, but according to the United States Census, the national marriage rate was 16.6 women out of every 1,000 over the age of 15 in 2018. According to the same reporting, the national rate of divorce in the country that same year was...
Lafayette Women in Jail on Charges of Neglect After Her Dog Kills Her Baby
Jennifer Nicole Connell of Lafayette is currently behind bars after her son was killed by the family’s dog. According to Lt. Matt Gard of the Lafayette Police Department, Connell had a 1-month-old son who was sleeping on a bed at the time of the attack. The baby was found bleeding and authorities transported him to...
Men May be at Higher Risk of Contracting Coronavirus Than Women
During the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans are taking a closer look at their health. According to a men’s health specialist out of UCLA, it is important for men to take charge of their health and better manage their well-being during this current crisis. A common concern among the medical community is that men are not...
Indiana Schools Get Funding They Need to Start Back in the Fall
More funding is coming to Indiana schools. On Wednesday, June 16, Gov. Eric Holcomb said that funding to the schools will increase by $183 million. The announcement was made during the governor’s regular coronavirus briefing. Gov. Holcomb explained that through good fiscal management, the state of Indiana has been able to provide funding to areas...
Indiana Schools Developing a Plan to Start Back for Next Academic Year
While Indiana schools have ended for the 2019-2020 year, they will soon be starting back up for the next academic year. The way that students will return to class for the 2020-2021 year is going to vary across the state. Some Indiana school districts plan on holding the majority of their classes online, while other...
Potential Indiana Utility Rate Hikes Under Review by State Commission
Gas and electric bills may increase on Hoosiers amid losses utility companies have taken during the pandemic. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will investigate the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on both customers and utility providers. There are 10 Indiana utility companies that have requested that they have the money they lost recovered...
Free Online Indiana eLearning Resources For Families
The addition of homeschooling thrust upon many Indiana families amid the crisis has led some to wonder how they can effectively keep their child on-track outside of a traditional school environment. Indiana University-Purdue Senior Hannah Li, with the help of some of her college friends, developed Knowledge Share to help Indiana students. Knowledge Share is...
