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For almost four decades, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has published the “Here is Your Indiana Government” book as a resource for civic engagement and education for readers about the state government’s structure.
Now, the chamber is partnering with the Indiana Bar Foundation to produce the publication.
According to a joint news release, the 40th edition of the “Here Is Your Indiana Government” book is now complimentary via an electronic guide and specifically designed to help teach to civics and government standards for grades four through 12.
That includes nearly 250 pages of content, including charts, photos, historical information and interesting Indiana facts.
“We’re excited to bring back this staple of our publications division. Increasing civic engagement for all Hoosiers is one of the goals of the Indiana Chamber’s new long-range visioning plan for the state called Indiana Prosperity 2035,” Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders said in the release. “For decades, Indiana students have been educated through this book and we’re pleased to make it even more impactful by meeting current educational standards regarding civics.”
The overhaul of the publication coincides with a new Indiana law now in effect that every middle school student must take one semester of civics education.
In a released statement, Indiana Bar Foundation President and CEO Charles Dunlap praised the collaboration.
“The Foundation is excited to be a part of the Here Is Your Indiana Government resource book,” Dunlap said. “This will be an outstanding tool for educators around the state to help learn and teach about state and local government. Hoosier students and educators are getting a top-notch resource to help better understand our government.”
The PDF of “Here Is Your Indiana Government: 2024-2025 Edition” can be downloaded at no cost.
Hard copies of the publication will also be available for sale at www.indianachamber.com/here. The book will be printed in March and pre-orders are currently being taken.
The book is sponsored by Church Church Hittle & Antrim, the Indiana Civics Coalition and the Indiana University Center for Representative Government.
The collaboration announcement coincides with the deadline for young Hoosier students to take part in the first-ever Indiana Civics Bee.
According to the release, to do so, a student must submit a 500-word essay to a participating local chamber by Feb. 19 with their ideas for improving their community and showing their enthusiasm for civics.
The top three winners from each local event will advance to compete in the Indiana Civics Bee on Aug. 23 at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
The program is hosted by the chamber and Indiana Department of Education.
The state finalist winner will have the opportunity to compete this fall in Washington, D.C., at the National Civics Bee.
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