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More than 1.9 million people could see severe cuts in unemployment aid as Republicans seek to curb assistance
Indiana is not among the states cutting workers off from federal benefits. But on Thursday, Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., encouraged states to “pull the plug” on the benefits.
Owners of The GOAT in Carmel file petition to reverse zoning decision that shut down tavern
The owners say the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision to deny a zoning variance that would permit the tavern “was arbitrary and capricious.” They also point to other bars and restaurants in close proximity to The GOAT that are allowed to operate.
Hogsett administration plans to spend $25M to repair run-down residential streets across Indy
The city identified 605 residential lane miles across Indianapolis that are in particularly poor condition. The city is allocating enough money to fix only about 10% of those miles, starting as soon as next spring.
Napleton Automotive sues former Carmel general manager for taking secrets, poaching employees
Napleton Automotive Group claims a former general manager in Carmel took confidential information when he left in February for the same role at Bob Rohrman Kia in Lafayette.
Colonial Pipeline paid hackers nearly $5 million in ransom
Colonial Pipeline Co. paid the money on Friday, sources said, contradicting reports earlier this week that the company had no intention of paying an extortion fee to help restore the country’s largest fuel pipeline.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000, offers $100 to vaccinated hires
The hiring spree comes as the company gears up for Prime Day next month, its popular sales event that has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year for Amazon.
HUD charges Bloomington apartment company with disability discrimination
The agency on Thursday alleged that the company committed disability discrimination by refusing to permit a prospective renter with PTSD to have a support cat.
McDonald’s raising U.S. workers’ pay in company-owned stores
The fast-food giant is also encouraging its franchisees—which make up 95% of its restaurant base—to boost pay.
Residential growth tear in Westfield continues as 1,000 new homes are proposed this month
After a record-breaking year for residential building permit approvals in 2020, the city of Westfield continues to field developers’ neighborhood proposals for more than 1,000 homes in a given month.
U.S. unemployment claims drop to 473,000, a new pandemic low
The number of weekly jobless claims—a rough measure of the pace of layoffs—has fallen significantly from a peak of 900,000 in January.
New Indiana teacher training program offers 3 college degrees for $45,000 or less
The program, created through a partnership between Marian University and Ivy Tech Community College, will enable students to earn an associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree in five years.
Biden signs executive order designed to strengthen federal digital defenses
The order directs the Commerce Department to craft cybersecurity standards for companies that sell software services to the federal government – a move that officials say they hope will ripple across the private sector.
Revamped EPA website shows increased climate change risks
The website was effectively suspended under President Donald Trump, who did not allow information on the site to be updated and who repeatedly disputed or downplayed the effects of climate change.
Suit challenges priority of federal restaurant aid for women, minorities
A conservative legal outfit claims the prioritization of restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities is pushing white men “to the back of the line” for aid for their eateries.
Ohio seeks to incentivize coronavirus vaccines with chance to win $1 million
The move mirrors what some other states have done to spur skeptical or complacent residents to get vaccinated, but with a bigger enticement.
UPDATE: Indiana gears up to give Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 12-15
After final CDC approval on Wednesday for giving the Pfizer vaccine to young teens, Indiana planned to open registration with appointments available as early as 8 a.m. Thursday.
IU Health puts staffers on administrative leave for diversity training following Black doctor’s death
The hospital system’s CEO said Wednesday that no staff members have been terminated in relation to the patient’s care, which was a recommendation of an outside board that reviewed the case.
IU Health says Black doctor who died after complaining of racist treatment didn’t get proper ‘empathy and compassion’
An outside panel concluded that medical management and technical care did not contribute to Dr. Susan Moore’s death, the health system said Wednesday.
Pass rate for Indiana bar exam in February was just 49%, second lowest since at least 2002
Indiana’s passage rate has been falling in recent years. The 2015 February exam posted a pass rate of 67%, but the percentage of successful applicants sank to 55% with the February 2016 exam.