Indiana’s census response rate has been strong, despite virus interruptions
More than 40% of Hoosiers have already filled out the 2020 Census, but concerns remain about getting the rest of the state to respond during a public health crisis.
Federal Government
Articles
Indiana’s finances taking big blow from coronavirus crisis
Perhaps $1 billion will have to be spent from the state’s $2.3 billion in cash reserves to get through the budget year that ends June 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday.
Wondering if you qualify for unemployment? The answer is probably yes.
State and federal authorities have expanded the eligibility for unemployment benefits significantly, meaning if you’re out of work and didn’t qualify under the old rules, you likely will now.
House debates $2.2T virus relief bill amid last-minute snag
Libertarian Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was threatening to slow action by demanding a roll call vote. That would force many lawmakers to make the journey to Washington, D.C., to cast a vote on legislation that is certain to pass anyway.
Washington, D.C., on track to deliver $2.2T rescue bill Friday
The House is set to pass the sprawling, $2.2 trillion measure Friday morning after an extraordinary 96-0 Senate vote late Wednesday. President Donald Trump marveled at the unanimity Thursday and is eager to sign the package into law.
Senate approves $2.2T coronavirus bill aimed at slowing economic free fall
The bill would extend $1,200 to most American adults and $500 for most children, create a $500 billion lending program for businesses, cities and states, and a $367 billion employee retention fund for small businesses.
Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
The urgently needed pandemic response measure is the largest economic rescue measure in history and is intended as a weeks- or months-long patch for an economy spiraling into recession and a nation facing a potentially ghastly toll.
Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
Ravaged in recent days, the stock market climbed significantly Tuesday morning as negotiators signaled a resolution was in sight. The Dow Jones industrial average was up nearly 9% at noon.
Negotiators near $2T deal for federal virus aid after tensions flair
Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday.
Stocks tumble despite Fed aid as traders wait for Congress
The Federal Reserve did what it could to help financial markets and the economy Monday. But investors are still waiting for Congress and the White House to do the same.
UPDATE: Fed to buy as much government debt as needed to aid economy
The central bank’s all-out effort has now gone beyond even the extraordinary drive it made to rescue the economy from the 2008 financial crisis. Financial markets sharply reversed themselves after the announcement.
Congressional rescue talks churn as crisis deepens
Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned into the night Sunday over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package. The draft aid bill was declared insufficient by Democrats, who argued it was tilted toward corporations.
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
The delay, announced Friday morning, is available to people who owe $1 million or less and corporations that owe $10 million or less.
Senate Republicans release massive economic stimulus bill for coronavirus response
The centerpiece of the Senate GOP plan would be hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Americans in the form of checks as a way to flood the country with money in an effort to blunt the dramatic pullback of spending.
Treasury chief: Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan
Details on President Trump’s economic rescue plan are still being worked out, but its centerpiece is to dedicate $500 billion to direct payments to Americans, starting early next month.
Trump signs $100B rescue bill while proposing $1 trillion plan to stabilize economy
Details on the president’s economic rescue plan remain sparse, but its centerpiece is to dedicate $500 billion to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month. It would also funnel cash to businesses to help keep workers on payroll.
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April 6
The Treasury Department wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses.
Wide swath of economy seeks share of COVID-19 rescue package
As Congress works on a rescue package to help shore up a U.S. economy hard hit by the pandemic, businesses from the solar power industry to casinos and hotels, along with doctors, nurses and educators are urging lawmakers to give them a share of the pie.
Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored people to stay home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. His proposed economic package could approach $1 trillion.
Administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
Taxpayers will still have to file their tax returns by the April 15 deadline. But they won’t have to pay their tax bill for 90 additional days. During that time, individuals and corporations will not be subject to interest or penalty payments.