Trump administration still garnishing wages of student loan borrowers during pandemic
The Trump administration is fighting a class-action lawsuit for continuing to garnish the wages of defaulted borrowers in violation of a federal order.
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Holcomb allocates $50M in CARES Act funding for workforce programs
Most of the funding will be used to expand Workforce Ready Grants and Employer Training Grants. The state also plans to use some of the funding to scale up career coaching efforts and other workforce development outreach.
Trump warns states he will use military to quell violence; Floyd’s brother wants peace
Trump said he was recommending that governors deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate the streets.”
Wave of rage and anguish sweeps U.S. cities as protests turn violent
At the epicenter of the national anguish, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, mobilized his state’s entire National Guard for the first time.
Trump: U.S. to cut World Health Organization ties, revoke Hong Kong status
The U.S. will no longer treat Hong Kong and China as separate entities for the purposes of extradition, customs, trade and visa issues, President Trump said Friday. He also attacked the World Health Organization, which he said was effectively controlled by Beijing.
Trump says $77.5M in federal funds earmarked for ‘game-changing’ local transit project
That amount would pay for half of the proposed IndyGo Purple Line project, a 15.2-mile route from Indianapolis to Lawrence with an estimated budget of $155 million.
Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order challenging the lawsuit protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
U.S. House poised for first-ever proxy vote amid political wrangling
Deadlocked over the next big coronavirus relief bill, Congress is shifting its attention to a more modest overhaul of small-business aid in hopes of helping employers reopen shops and survive the pandemic.
Sputtering public firms scoop up small-biz PPP loans
Eight Indiana-based public companies have disclosed that they qualified for more than $61 million in relief loans from a federal program designed to help small businesses.
Extra jobless payments complicate effort to rehire workers
As restaurants, retailers and service providers are allowed to resume in-person operations, some employers are eager to get started. But employees are not as excited to return to work and give up their unemployment benefits.
Five Dems chase chance to flip 5th District U.S. House seat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had its eyes on the congressional seat even before Republican Rep. Susan Brooks announced in June that she wouldn’t seek reelection.
Christina Hale
As a state representative, Christina Hale earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for women and girls and earned endorsements from both the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO.
Andy Jacobs
Andy Jacobs, an attorney, is a candidate in the Democratic primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Jennifer Christie
Jennifer Christie, a chemist, is a candidate in the Democratic primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Dee Thornton
From a young age, Dee Thornton watched her parents be civically and politically engaged in western Tennessee, but she didn’t run for public office until people approached her in 2018 about the 5th District seat.
Lawmakers rebuff Trump’s demand for payroll tax cut in next virus aid bill
The intraparty rift on a payroll tax cut comes as the Democratic-led House scrambles to produce additional coronavirus legislation with perhaps another massive price tag.
Paycheck Protection Program approving smaller loans this time around
The federal Paycheck Protection Program, which offers COVID-19 relief to small businesses, was criticized for allowing larger companies to secure multimillion-dollar loans early on.
State allocates $300M to local governments for coronavirus aid
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday during his press briefing that cities, towns and counties will be eligible for a certain portion of the $300 million based on population.
Huge field of Republicans lines up in 5th Congressional District primary
When GOP congresswoman Susan Brooks announced in June that she wouldn’t seek reelection this year, a window of opportunity opened for eager Republicans across Indiana’s 5th District.
Micah Beckwith
Micah Beckwith regularly shoots Facebook Live videos talking about his political concerns. One common theme—he’s worried about government taking freedoms away from citizens.