As families head back to work, a $15M fund aims to make child care safer
The state had encouraged daycares to stay open through the spring shutdown. Still, about one-third of providers across Indiana temporarily closed.
Reports show nursing-home chain violated patient care, infection control standards
Over the past six weeks, as the nationwide death toll among the elderly soared, government inspectors discovered breakdowns in infection control and prevention in at least 10 Life Care nursing homes that underwent COVID-19 emergency inspections.
Federal Reserve chief: Recovery might begin by summer, will likely be slow
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a full recovery won’t likely be possible before the arrival of a vaccine for COVID-19.
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Indiana reports 498 new COVID-19 cases, fewest new deaths since April 20
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 27,778.
Kroger announces new bonuses after cutting hazard pay to workers
Just days after announcing it would end hazard “hero” pay to front-line workers, Kroger says it will give them extra “thank you” bonuses.
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Indiana reports 625 more COVID-19 cases, 46 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported that 171,358 people have been tested so far, up from 165,448 in Friday’s report—an increase of 5,910.
J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy, plans to close some stores
The 118-year-old retailer was struggling long before the public health crisis forced it to temporarily shutter all of its stores.
Grand Park set to reopen, launches study to gather feedback
The Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield has a preliminary plan to begin reopening on May 24, but it wants to make sure the public is OK with the steps it is taking to reactivate youth sports.
Election results could be delayed as many more Hoosiers vote by mail
Processing a large number of absentee ballots coupled with the need to follow other coronavirus prevention measures may mean some counties won’t see results election night, Lawson said.
Ravaged Indy hotels in danger of delinquencies, defaults
Experts say hotels of all sizes are under tremendous stress as revenue for many falls below the levels needed for debt payments.
Trump still confident in virus test despite false negatives
The Food and Drug Administration announced late Thursday it was investigating preliminary data suggesting the Abbott Laboratories test can miss COVID-19 cases, falsely clearing infected patients.
Crisis puts Holcomb center stage—and that comes with risks, rewards
According to a recent poll conducted by Indy Politics and Change Research, 63% of Hoosiers say they approve of how Holcomb has responded to the pandemic, and 54% say the state is headed in the right direction. But Holcomb’s overall approval rate—at 47%—trailed the numbers for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.
House Dems near passage of $3T relief bill despite Trump’s veto threat
The sweeping legislation, dubbed the “Heroes Act,” also faces opposition within the House Democratic caucus, with some moderate lawmakers objecting to voting on a bill that they all know will not become law.
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State reports uptick in new COVID-19 cases, another 42 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 165,448 people have been tested so far, up from 160,239 in Thursday’s report—an increase of 5,209.
Industrial production plunged unprecedented 11.2% in April
American industry was running at 64.9% of capacity last month, shattering the previous record low set in the Great Recession year 2009.
Gym owners sweating over whether patrons will return
The fitness industry faces lingering uncertainty about the health risks of the traditional gym, with its shared treadmills and sweaty saunas, as well as the ongoing disruption to a business model that values routine and repetition above all else.
Trump administration eases rules limiting truck driver hours
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the new rules will save trucking companies more than $2.8 billion over 10 years.
Auto workers’ tenuous return a ray of hope in jobs crisis
About 133,000 U.S. workers will be pouring back into auto assembly plants that will open in the coming week.
Attorney general: Indianapolis’ limit on religious services is unconstitutional
Hill said places of worship are considered essential businesses, and churches, synagogues and other places of worship must be treated the same as non-religious entities.
New data show eight negative things, one hopeful one about economy
As the coronavirus crisis drags on and the timeline for a vaccine remains uncertain, U.S. households and small businesses are rapidly running out of money, according to new federal data released Thursday.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Indiana State Department of Health Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub Small Business Administration The SBA is making low-interest loans for working capital available to Indiana small businesses. Indiana Unemployment Information Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard Critical Industries Hotline(for business and industry only)
877-820-0890
covidresponse@iedc.in.gov State’s virus-related executive orders State plan to reopen Indiana