Strada survey says millions of Americans are rethinking education plans
A new survey released by Indianapolis-based Strada Education Network says an estimated 28 million American adults have canceled their education plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Delta suspends Indy-to-Paris flight until at least next year amid pandemic
During its recent first quarter financial results call, Delta Air Lines announced reductions of 80% in U.S. domestic capacity and 90% international capacity.
Indiana governor still looking at May 1 for easing stay-at-home restrictions
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday he is staying in touch with neighboring governors about their situations, but isn’t letting their stay-at-home orders dictate Indiana’s decisions.
Judge dismisses much of Larry Dixon’s suit against NHRA
Two claims survived, and U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II gave Dixon time to amend three others that had been dismissed.
UPDATE: Council approves $25M to make federal paycheck loans available to small businesses
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted unanimously Friday morning to provide Indy Chamber with $25 million that will enable the business-advocacy group to quickly offer forgivable loans to small businesses in Marion County backed by the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
State, city government freeze hiring—but haven’t furloughed employees—as budgets tighten
State and local government budgets are expected to be hit hard as a result of restaurants, retailers and other businesses being closed for weeks.
State, Fairbanks school partner to determine spread of virus in Indiana
Indiana is expected to be one of the first states to perform such a study, Gov. Eric Holcomb said when it was announced during a Thursday press briefing.
Marion County opening community testing site for vulnerable populations
The county health department will perform the tests on high-risk and symptomatic community members and those working on the front lines, especially in the food industry.
Purdue student files lawsuit against university over its pandemic response
The complaint is one of several that New York-based law firm Milberg Phillips Grossman LLP has filed on behalf of college students across the country who are now receiving a much different college experience than they expected. The suit is seeking class-action status.
State leaders acknowledge testing is still an issue in COVID-19 fight
And while testing in Indiana has been on the rise, the state still isn’t hitting its goal of testing 6,300 Hoosiers a day for the novel coronavirus.
Local TV station to broadcast Indianapolis Public Schools lessons daily
The owner of WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23 on Monday announced an agreement with Indianapolis Public Schools to produce and broadcast academic lessons to students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Q&A with Rico Elmore, Fatheadz CEO
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Indianapolis-based Fatheadz Eyewear and its production partners have started making personal protective equipment for front-line health care workers. Fatheadz CEO Rico Elmore said he shifted the company’s work to safety goggles, safety glasses and splash shields for many reasons, including keeping his employees working. The company is one of […]
Universities fear students might rethink fall plans
While students and faculty at Indiana universities and colleges are focused on completing the current academic year online, school leaders are already assessing what impact COVID-19 will have on the fall semester.
New group pledges $500,000 to struggling minority businesses in Marion, Hamilton counties
For its first investment, Impact is partnering with Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative in its effort to deliver rapid release response loans of $1,000 to $25,000 to businesses in need.
Indianapolis International Airport to receive $52 million from CARES Act
Following a significant downturn in airport activity across the country, the airport industry pleaded with Congress to include $10 billion in emergency funding for airports in the latest relief package.
Advocates warn stimulus checks could be garnished by creditors
While the federal government won’t seize stimulus checks being deposited into Americans’ bank accounts this week for owed debts, private debt collectors might, consumer advocates are warning.
City-County Council allocates $1.1 million to absentee-voting initiative
Mailing absentee ballot applications to Marion County’s nearly 650,000 registered voters is expected to cost $550,000 for the primary. The council also allocated $550,000 for the fall, in case social distancing is still being encouraged at that time.
Indianapolis funeral firm joins University of Washington coronavirus protein project
Baker Lab had asked companies and people capable of processing data to join in on the massive project to find a vaccine while their computers are idle.
Marion County creating overflow morgue in case of COVID-19 surge
The morgue will support hospitals and long-term care facilities that could see a significant increase in deaths caused by COVID-19.
New $2.6M fund to aid schools shifting to long-term e-learning
The fund will support the immediate needs of schools and students with limited access to technology and long-term e-learning solutions, including the launch of an e-learning lab that will be open to all schools statewide.