June 4, 2018

Indiana’s Economy is Strong

Indiana’s economy continues to thrive, making the Hoosier state a great place to live and work. Our unemployment rate remains lower than both the national rate and the rates of all neighboring states, and we have the third-highest real per-capita income growth in the nation, according to the most recent data from the federal government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Additionally, Indiana has made several other economic achievements:

• Indiana is in the top 10 states for doing business, according to Chief Executive Magazine, Area Development Magazine and Site Selection Magazine. CNBC’s 2017 report card on “America’s Top States for Business” ranked Indiana No. 2 in the nation for lowest cost of doing business, No. 2 in the nation for lowest cost of living and No. 3 in the nation for infrastructure.
• The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s “Small Business Policy Index 2018” ranked Indiana the eighth most entrepreneur-friendly state.
• The American Legislative Exchange Council rates Indiana’s economic outlook No. 3 in the nation based on our pro-growth policies.

I’m pleased with the progress the Hoosier state continues to make, and as your state senator, I will continue to support policies that make Indiana a state that works.

For more information on our unemployment rate, click here.

Safe Swimming Tips

With temperatures warming up, more people are hitting the pools. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) advises Hoosiers to take safety precautions when swimming in pools, lakes and other bodies of water. To reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting a recreational water illness, the ISDH encourages swimmers to avoid swallowing the water, shower before and after getting in the water, and thoroughly dry ears after swimming.

To view the full list of tips, click here.

Swimmers should also take precautions to prevent sunburn and heat-related illnesses by applying sunscreen often and drinking plenty of fluids.

For more information on recreational water illnesses, click here.

INDOT Update

The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced lane restrictions for U.S. 41 north of Vincennes for a slide correction.

Beginning on or around June 6, contractors will close the northbound driving (right) lane of U.S. 41 about half a mile south of the exit to State Road 67. During this restriction the passing lane will be open and restricted to a width of 12 feet.

For more information, click [abe/bulletins/653678/https:/content.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/bulletins/1f36c54]here.

Next Level Roads Map

Transportation plays a major part in Indiana’s success story.

Now, Hoosiers have the ability to track infrastructure projects across the state by using a sustainable, data-driven map.

View investment, locations and types of state and local projects across the state by clicking here.

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