Last-ditch plan to keep the government open fails, making shutdown almost certain
The bill’s complete failure a day before Saturday’s deadline to fund the government leaves few options left to prevent a shutdown.
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Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female senator, dies at age 90
A centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman,” Feinstein broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics.
Holcomb: Indiana prepared for possible federal government shutdown
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb told the press Wednesday that the state was prepared for what appears to be an imminent federal government shutdown that would affect nearly 24,000 Hoosiers.
Shutdown looks more likely, as House GOP leaders reject Senate plan
On Capitol Hill, the two chambers are working on diverging tracks to extend government funding, which is set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
Senate moves forward on short-term deal to avert government shutdown
If adopted, it would fund the government for six weeks with additional money for Ukraine and domestic disaster relief. Without additional funding, the government will shut down Sunday.
U.S., 17 states sue Amazon alleging monopolistic practices led to higher prices
The long-awaited move seeks to bar the company from allegedly abusing its powers to raise prices for shoppers and levy high fees against businesses that sell on its platform.
Indiana among 35 states to share $1.4B in federal funds for rail projects
Railroad safety has become a key concern nationwide ever since a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio, in February.
Close to $1B in COVID-19 relief funding still unclaimed by Indiana schools as deadlines loom
About 75 school districts statewide still had 50% or more of their allocations available at the end of August.
Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests again
Starting Sept. 25, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to detect the latest variants and are intended to be used through the end of the year.
UPDATE: Department of Defense awards Indiana $33M for regional innovation hub
Indiana is one of eight states selected for a regional technology and innovation hub that will be part of a federally funded national network of centers supporting domestic production of microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced technologies.
Biden uses executive power to create New Deal-style American Climate Corps
The White House said the program will employ more than 20,000 young adults who will build trails, plant trees, help install solar panels and do other work to boost conservation and help prevent catastrophic wildfires.
City seeks help from HUD to address troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
The local low-income housing authority has faced recent financial troubles, understaffing, and litigation from the Indiana attorney general and tenants. In late October 2022, the agency was hit by a ransomware attack.
IRS to pause taking claims for pandemic-era tax credit due to influx of fraudulent claims
The IRS has received 3.6 million claims for the credit over the course of the program. It said hundreds of criminal cases have been started and thousands of claims have been referred for audit.
Braun among GOP lawmakers sponsoring bill to ban federal mask mandates
The Indiana senator pointed to a “rising trend” in mandates being brought back at certain schools around the country.
EPA delays new ozone pollution standards until after 2024 election
The decision over air quality standards for ground-level ozone—better known as smog—was made despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public health.
Millions more would get overtime under proposed Biden administration rule
The proposed rule would have the biggest impact on retail, food, hospitality, manufacturing and other industries where many managerial employees meet the new pay threshold.
Makers of billion-dollar drugs set to face their first U.S. price negotiations
Analysts expect Johnson & Johnson’s Xarelto blood thinner and Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.’s Jardiance for diabetes to be among the medications chosen.
Hoosier companies contributing to NASA’s mission to Mars
The space agency’s Artemis program aims to build sustainable moon infrastructure that can serve as a launching pad for human missions to Mars. Indiana companies from all over the state are helping to make the huge endeavor a reality.
Indiana leaders submit application for federal tech hub designation
Indiana is competing with its Midwestern neighbors to land up to $75 million to create one of three tech hubs in the region.
Feds want more teeth to fight fake online reviews
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would give it authority to fine businesses that write, buy or sell fake reviews, provide compensation for positive or negative reviews, or sell fake social media followers.