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Governor Holcomb tells Hoosiers to "hunker down"
By: Tim Murray - Monday, March 23, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb ordered all Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety.

The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.

Beginning Tuesday, all state government offices will be closed to in-person public activity until at least April 7. This includes the Government Center complex in Indianapolis and other offices throughout the state, including Bureau of Motor Vehicle branches. State employees will work remotely whenever possible and continue to provide core functions online and by phone. All public safety functions will continue.

In conjunction with the closures, Gov. Holcomb ordered an automatic extension of all state-issued licenses and will advise law enforcement to refrain from issuing citations for a driver’s license or registration that expires during this emergency.

The governor said some bars and restaurants have not followed his earlier directive to sell carryout only and not serve patrons in house.

Classifications of essential businesses are online at indiana.gov/coronavirus.



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