Federal Reserve chief: Recovery might begin by summer, will likely be slow
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a full recovery won’t likely be possible before the arrival of a vaccine for COVID-19.
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Indiana reports 498 new COVID-19 cases, fewest new deaths since April 20
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 27,778.
Kroger announces new bonuses after cutting hazard pay to workers
Just days after announcing it would end hazard “hero” pay to front-line workers, Kroger says it will give them extra “thank you” bonuses.
Indiana reports 625 more COVID-19 cases, 46 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported that 171,358 people have been tested so far, up from 165,448 in Friday’s report—an increase of 5,910.
Grand Park set to reopen, launches study to gather feedback
The Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield has a preliminary plan to begin reopening on May 24, but it wants to make sure the public is OK with the steps it is taking to reactivate youth sports.
Election results could be delayed as many more Hoosiers vote by mail
Processing a large number of absentee ballots coupled with the need to follow other coronavirus prevention measures may mean some counties won’t see results election night, Lawson said.
Trump still confident in virus test despite false negatives
The Food and Drug Administration announced late Thursday it was investigating preliminary data suggesting the Abbott Laboratories test can miss COVID-19 cases, falsely clearing infected patients.
House Dems near passage of $3T relief bill despite Trump’s veto threat
The sweeping legislation, dubbed the “Heroes Act,” also faces opposition within the House Democratic caucus, with some moderate lawmakers objecting to voting on a bill that they all know will not become law.
State reports uptick in new COVID-19 cases, another 42 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 165,448 people have been tested so far, up from 160,239 in Thursday’s report—an increase of 5,209.
Industrial production plunged unprecedented 11.2% in April
American industry was running at 64.9% of capacity last month, shattering the previous record low set in the Great Recession year 2009.
Trump administration eases rules limiting truck driver hours
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the new rules will save trucking companies more than $2.8 billion over 10 years.
Auto workers’ tenuous return a ray of hope in jobs crisis
About 133,000 U.S. workers will be pouring back into auto assembly plants that will open in the coming week.
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.
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.