GOP attorneys general question stimulus barring tax cuts
The attorneys general list over a dozen instances of states currently considering new tax credits or cuts that they believe could be jeopardized simply because of the relief funds.
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How arenas work to keep fans safer while attending indoor sports
Experts say attending events like the NCAA basketball tourney is relatively safe because of how big arenas with high ceilings work to move and mix air—as long as capacity limits allow for physical distancing and masks are still worn properly.
Indiana lawmakers pass bill to ensure school funding
The bill redefines what constitutes a “virtual student” and ensures schools receive full funding for all students, regardless of whether they are receiving instruction virtually or in the classroom due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Battling bigness: Congress eyes action against monopolies
The battle against bigness is building. Whether it’s beer, banks or book publishing, lawmakers are targeting major industries they say have become so concentrated that they’re hurting competition, consumers and the economy. The economic dislocation of the pandemic has laid bare the struggles of small businesses unable to compete with corporate giants that have been […]
February retail sales fall 3% after soaring the month before
The decline from the previous month came after retail sales jumped 7.6% in January as people spent $600 stimulus checks sent at the end of last year.
With NIL reform in limbo, NCAA heading toward busy June
Despite the current gridlock, NCAA President Mark Emmert said he is still hopeful the NCAA will have uniform national name, image and likeness rules in place before the start of next football season.
Basketball temples in Indiana taking center stage at tourney
Six of the arenas that helped create Indiana’s basketball legacy will go on full display when the NCAA Tournament tips off later this week.
Backup plan: NCAA tourney standbys not expecting a call
Although the University of Louisville is the first alternate to fill an open spot in the NCAA Tournament, Coach Chris Mack isn’t optimistic. Meanwhile, potential replacement squads Colorado State, Saint Louis and Mississippi are prepared to play in the National Invitation Tournament.
Byington gets her shining moment calling NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
On Friday in Indianapolis, Lisa Byington will become the first woman to call play-by-play for an NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game.
Indiana providing $15 Uber, Lyft credits in six cities
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute says its Sober Ride Indiana pilot program will provide ride credits to the first 10,000 total rides through April 5. The program coincides with St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Automakers embrace electric vehicles, but what about buyers?
The world’s major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead. But the American public is far from sold on the idea.
U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
Sunday marked the fourth straight day that TSA saw more than 1 million people pass through its checkpoints. That has not happened since March 2020, when travel was collapsing at the start of the pandemic.
No positive COVID-19 tests yet for March Madness teams in Indy
Forty-six teams had arrived in Indianapolis for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament by late Sunday, and each was given a COVID-19 test upon arrival.
Researchers struggle to solve mystery of COVID-19 long-haulers
With nearly 30 million U.S. cases of COVID-19 and 119 million worldwide, the impact could be staggering, even if only a small fraction of patients develop long-term problems.
Illinois beats Ohio State for Big Ten title, nabs No. 1 NCAA seed
Illinois and Ohio State are among nine Big Ten teams to win spots in the tournament, the most of any conference.
NCAA bracket is set—and 4 teams are on standby for COVID cancellations
Gonzaga, Baylor, Illinois and Michigan earned the top seeds. Kansas and Virginia, two programs hit with COVID-19 breakouts over the past week, made it into the bracket released Sunday by the NCAA selection committee.
Ohio State faces Illinois in Big Ten men’s finals
The teams are playing for an automatic bid in the NCAA tournament, although both teams are expected to make the field.
Dow, S&P 500 shake off slow start, reach new highs
Another climb in bond yields helped pull money out of Big Tech companies, which have started to look expensive after months of soaring through the pandemic.
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia conference tourney runs
The cancellations create uncertainty about the programs’ ability to participate in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Indiana, which begins March 18.
Spiking energy leads wholesale prices up 0.5% in February
Over the past year, wholesale prices are up 2.8%, the largest 12-month gain at the wholesale level in more than two years.