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.
Survey: Oil, mining, manufacturing businesses had best luck with pandemic loans
Utilities fared the worst of all sectors, with less than a quarter of small businesses in that sector getting loans, according to the survey.
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Indiana top 26,000, deaths exceed 1,500
The state on Thursday reported that 160,239 people have been tested so far, up from 154,083 in Wednesday’s report—an increase of 6,156.
Another 3M file unemployment claims, including 30,691 in Indiana
Nationally, the number of first-time applications for unemployment has now declined for six straight weeks, suggesting that a dwindling number of companies are reducing their payrolls.
Study shows talking creates long-lasting airborne droplets
The findings could help explain why infections of the coronavirus so often cluster in nursing homes, households, conferences, cruise ships and other confined spaces with limited air circulation.
Attorneys general in Indiana, 13 other states: Let’s hold China accountable
The letter is part of a growing call among state elected officials pointing blame at China for economic loss and deaths caused by the coronavirus.
Consumers, lawmakers rip airlines for withholding refunds
Five Senate Democrats proposed legislation on Wednesday that would require airlines to give full cash refunds to passengers during the pandemic, even if it was the customer who canceled.
Face mask rules grow but enforcement proves a challenge
Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are requiring drivers and passengers to wear masks, joining a growing list of transportation companies hoping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as some cities emerge from lockdown.
Virus spikes could emerge weeks after U.S. economic reopenings
The outbreak’s trajectory varies wildly across the country, with steep increases in cases in some places, decreases in others and infection rates that can shift dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood.
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UPDATE: An estimated 186,000-plus Hoosiers have or had COVID-19, new study says
Study results released Wednesday by the Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI also indicate that 44% of people who get COVID-19 show no symptoms.
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Here’s Marion County’s reopening plan in a nutshell
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday morning announced his staged plan for reopening Marion County.
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UPDATE: Marion County to ease stay-home order Friday, with several restrictions
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday said he will begin easing Marion County’s pandemic stay-at-home orders on Friday but with several major exclusions not found in the state’s reopening plan.
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Indiana reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since April 22
The state health department said Wednesday that the cumulative death toll in Indiana rose to 1,482, up from 1,444 the previous day—an increase of 38.
Pelosi unveils $3 trillion virus aid bill, says inaction costs more
The House is expected to vote on the package as soon as Friday, but the Senate is likely to wait until after Memorial Day to act.
Indiana Republican Party calls off in-person convention
The GOP will conduct the convention through a live TV broadcast on June 18, followed by mail-in voting by delegates.
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COVID relief fund’s third round provides $4M to Marion County groups
Since its launch earlier this year, the Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund has distributed more than $15.8 million to 100 organizations in central Indiana.
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State passes 25,000 total cases of COVID-19; deaths reach 1,444
The state reported that 150,510 people have been tested so far, up from 146,688 in Monday’s report—an increase of 3,822.
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Area existing-home sales sank 16.8% in April amid pandemic limitations
Amid the big decline in sales, prices hit record highs in central Indiana, according to the MIBOR Realtor Association.
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Consumer prices off by most since 2008 as virus slows economy
Excluding the normally volatile categories of food and energy, so-called core prices saw their sharpest drop on records dating to 195, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
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)
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covidresponse@iedc.in.gov State’s virus-related executive orders State plan to reopen Indiana