(INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Eric Holcomb took action on Sunday to protect Hoosiers, properties and businesses.
The actions followed two nights of violence, which came after peaceful protests that were held in Indiana.
Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-29 to lift restrictions on local declarations of emergency that had been instituted as part of the stay at home and back on track orders pertaining to COVID-19. The order allows local governments to place more stringent travel restrictions than the state has in place.
The Governor also directed members of the Indiana National Guard to be on standby to assist communities across the state, if requested. Holcomb verbally activated the Indiana National Guard Reactionary Force company to be available to assist local communities on Saturday, but no deployment was requested.
Holcomb also ordered members of the Guard, supported by the Indiana State Police, to establish a presence at state properties in Indianapolis to protect them from further damage.
The Governor says organized protests took place across the state without incident, but the events that followed, particularly in Indianapolis, have devastated businesses, defaced public monuments that are centuries old, and resulted in loss of life.
(04-20-2024) Kelly Ward Announces Candidacy For Probate Court Judge
(04-19-2024) Glen Oaks President Finalists Holding Public Forums
(04-19-2024) March Unemployment In Indiana Unchanged
(04-19-2024) Suspect In Home Invasion/Assault Arraigned
(04-18-2024) Former Branch County Priests Not Allowed To Work With Children
(04-18-2024) Site Plan Approved For New Sturgis Marijuana Retailer
(04-18-2024) Michigan’s March Unemployment Unchanged From February
(04-17-2024) LaGrange Foundation Awards LIFE Grants To Youth Programs
(04-17-2024) South Bend Man Guilty For Cassopolis Bank Robbery
(04-17-2024) Arrest Made Following Car Theft And Chase
(04-17-2024) Sturgis BOE Approves Millage Ballot Language
(04-16-2024) LaGrange Man Arrested For Breaking Telephone Pole
(04-16-2024) Coldwater Man Arrested In Connection With Steuben County Crash
(04-16-2024) Sturgis Man Being Held On Rape Charge
(04-15-2024) Bronson City Council To Discuss Recreational Marijuana Again
(04-15-2024) Sheriff’s Department Investigates Weekend Shooting Incident
(04-12-2024) LaGrange Co. Community Foundation Receives Matching Grant
(04-12-2024) LaGrange Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
(04-12-2024) Two People Injured In Three Vehicle Crash
(04-11-2024) Karen McGraw Announces Run For Branch County Commission