| Senator Jim Buck |
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Dear Friends,
I am honored to begin serving as the newest member of the Indiana State Senate, and more
importantly, to begin serving as your Senator from District 21.... More
FEMA extends deadline for public assistance applications
Columbus, Indiana (July 16, 2008) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s request for a 30-day....More
Storm recovery help continues with new Office of Disaster Recovery
INDIANAPOLIS (July 7, 2008) – Governor Mitch Daniels has created the Office of Disaster Recovery to lead the state’s efforts to repair and rebuild following the series of storms that struck much of Indiana in late May and early June. Andy Miller, the director of the state Department of Agriculture, will be assigned to manage the activities of the office....More
New state program offers $50 million
restoration aid for flood-damaged farmland
Deadlines near to apply for federal disaster assistance
(STATEHOUSE) – State Treasurer Richard Murdock has announced creation of the Treasurer’s Conservation Assistance Program (T-CAP) to provide assistance to Hoosier farmers who have suffered damages to their farmlands due to recent flooding throughout the state....more
State to receive $2.4 million for emergency unemployment assistance
INDIANAPOLIS (June 19, 2008) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced that Indiana will receive a $2.4 million National Emergency Grant (NEG) from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide temporary employment for up to 200 workers dislocated by recent severe weather and flooding....More
Purdue experts and ISDA offer advice to farmers intending to replant
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service experts and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, with sponsorship from the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, have joined forces to assist farmers with technical assistance relating to the recent floods. The group hosted a call-in forum on Friday, June 20.....More
Resources are available to residents affected by flooding
Fourty-two Indiana counties are now approved by President George W. Bush to receive federal assistance for homeowners, renters, farmers and businesses impacted by recent storms and flooding:....More