Office of Governor Eric J. Holcomb

Gov. Holcomb announces plans for new $1B Microsoft Data Center in Northwest Indiana

Gov. Holcomb announces plans for new $1B Microsoft Data Center in Northwest Indiana Announcement marks $14.8B committed to Indiana’s technology infrastructure in 2024, accelerating global cloud and AI innovation Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Microsoft will invest $1 billion to establish a new data center in...

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Gov. Holcomb announces Gonso Tait will step down as the executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission

Gov. Holcomb announces Gonso Tait will step down as the executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission Greg Small named new executive director Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Sara Gonso Tait is stepping away from her role as executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission to explore opportunities in the private sector. To ensure a smooth...

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Governor announces state to remain in current stage of Back on Track

Governor announces state to remain in current stage of Back on Track Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he will extend the state’s face covering mandate and continue Stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Indiana plan until Sept. 25.  Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. Gov....

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Gov. Holcomb announces $61M for education connectivity, devices and resources

Gov. Holcomb announces $61M for education connectivity, devices and resources Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the recipients of $61 million in grants designed to improve connectivity and increase devices available to students and teachers through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. ...

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Gov. Holcomb announces expanded peer recovery options for Hoosiers with mental health issues and substance use disorders

Gov. Holcomb announces expanded peer recovery options for Hoosiers with mental health issues and substance use disorders Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained peer support recovery professionals through the Indiana Recovery...

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Governor announces state to remain in current stage of Back on Track

Governor announces state to remain in current stage of Back on Track Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state will remain in Stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Indiana plan until Aug. 27.  Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. “This virus will take what we give it, so it is...

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Indiana 211 now integrated with FSSA to better connect Hoosiers with services

Indiana 211 now integrated with FSSA to better connect Hoosiers with services Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Indiana’s statewide community resource referral agency, Indiana 211, is now part of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. The change, which was part of Gov. Holcomb’s 2020 Next Level agenda and...

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Governor Holcomb appoints special education director to Indiana State Board of Education

Governor Holcomb appoints special education director to Indiana State Board of Education Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced the appointment of Erika Dilosa to the Indiana State Board of Education (Board). Dilosa is the director of special education for 21st Century Charter School at Gary and Gary Middle College East and West....

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Governor Holcomb makes new appointments to various boards and commissions

Governor Holcomb makes new appointments to various boards and commissions Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.  Indiana Election Commission The governor made two reappointments to the commission, who will serve until July 1, 2022:  Zachary Klutz...

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Governor announces modifications to state’s back on track plan

Governor announces modifications to state’s back on track plan Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state will modify the Back On Track Indiana plan through at least July 17.  While a few restrictions will lift on July 4 in version 4.5 of the plan, most will stay in place. Elkhart County...

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