Indiana acts to soften sequester

The goal is to minimize the effect on programs and services Hoosiers rely on, he said.

“Thanks to Indiana’s strong fiscal position and careful management, the state will be able to manage the budget cuts with minimal impact to Hoosiers,” said Chris Atkins, director of the Indiana Office of Management and Budget.

In some cases, the cuts can’t be mitigated, however. Following a directive from the U.S. Department of Labor, federal unemployment benefits to 33,000 Hoosiers will be reduced by 10.7 percent beginning March 31.