If we want inmates to succeed when they leave correctional facilities, then the work has to start before they walk out the door. That work can come in many forms, including through community gardens, like this one, that are tended to by inmates. IDOC donates 100k lbs of produce from these gardens to local food pantries every year. Last year I directed IDOC to take several actions to help incarcerated Hoosiers successfully re-enter society. Programs like the community gardens are an important piece of that puzzle.

Today my extension of the gasoline usage tax and gasoline excise tax go into effect for another 30 days—continuing uninterrupted savings for Hoosiers. My suspension of special fuel restrictions for farmers is also in effect through the duration of the energy emergency. I will continue to do everything in my power to make life more affordable for Hoosier families.

Today, I am proud to announce a new, first-of-its-kind school safety tip line available to all K-12 schools in Indiana at no cost. Every Hoosier student deserves a safe place to learn. If you see something, say something.

Congratulations to Indiana’s Teacher of the Year, Jason Witzigreuter, Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School! 🎉 This is a well-deserved honor for Mr. Witzigreuter, who has spent nearly three decades helping young Hoosiers become the best version of themselves in and out of the classroom.

🚨 GAS TAX HOLIDAY EXTENDED 🚨 Today I extended the gas tax holiday, delivering another month of nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. This extension is necessary due to continued global oil shipping disruptions, and these savings will go even further for many Hoosiers families as they recover from severe weather.

Financial aid is reaching Hoosier families at a pace we simply do not see after disasters like this. It’s a testament to the strong partnership between Indiana, FEMA and the Trump Administration. To date, more than 25,000 Hoosiers have applied for FEMA Individual Assistance, and aid continues to be distributed on a rolling basis. Thank you to our partners who are making this possible. Hoosiers will recover from this disaster. MORE: events.in.gov/event/gov-brau…

Storm-impacted Hoosiers shouldn't have to worry about dropped insurance coverage. I'm asking ALL insurance companies to put a temporary stop on policy cancellations and late fees. Hoosiers whose lives have been turned upside down by these storms should not have to worry about their insurance being canceled while they're trying to get back on their feet.