Production shutdown creating widespread meat shortages
As of Monday, U.S. beef and pork processing capacity was down 40% from last year, according to Jayson Lusk, head of the department of agricultural economics at Purdue University.
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State’s small business PPE marketplace launching Wednesday
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the creation of the marketplace on Friday, as he outlined his five-stage approach for reopening the economy, which included requiring stores, restaurants, offices and other companies to develop safety plans for employees and customers.
U.S. service sector shrinks for first time since Great Recession
In April, all major categories fell sharply, with the business activity index dropping to 26, the lowest reading on record.
U.S. infection rate rising outside New York City as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the United States is moving in the wrong direction.
States with few virus cases get big share of federal relief aid
Some states with relatively few cases have been able to reopen their economies at a quicker pace and have more options on how to spend the federal largess. Many of them are now trying to determine how they can spend the windfall while keeping within the federal guidelines.
State reports near-high in COVID-19 deaths, decline in cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday reported an increase of 2,537 tests. That’s the lowest number of new tests in the daily report since April 26.
Techpoint to conduct Mira Awards program online for first time
The Mira Awards—Indiana’s largest and longest-running technology awards program—is going virtual. The change will cost TechPoint $80,000 in ticket revenue, but most sponsors are sticking with the event.
Detroit automakers look to restart North America plants on May 18
Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.
Here come COVID-19 tracing apps—and privacy trade-offs
Decisions on which technologies to use—and how far those allow authorities to peer into private lives—are highlighting some uncomfortable trade-offs between protecting privacy and public health.
Beyond COVID podcast: Renegotiating in the midst of the coronavirus
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow—an assistant professor of law and management at the IU Kelley School of Business—details negotiating techniques like “slicing the salami” and “taking it to the balcony” and explains the most important thing you need to know as you get started.
Treasury says April-June borrowing will be a record $2.99 trillion
Three months ago, before the coronavirus outbreak caused widespread shutdowns in the United States, the U.S. Treasury was projecting that it would be able to pay down $56 billion in debt during the quarter.
Called to order: Supreme Court holds first arguments by phone
The high court had initially postponed arguments in 20 cases scheduled for March and April because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the justices ultimately decided to hear 10 cases by phone over six days this month.
Reopened shopping centers getting off to slow start
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the nation’s largest mall operator, reopened several dozen shopping centers across Texas, Georgia and roughly 10 other states from Friday to Monday.
FDA steps up scrutiny of coronavirus antibody tests to ensure accuracy
Officials said “unscrupulous actors” have been “marketing fraudulent test kits and using the pandemic as an opportunity to take advantage of Americans’ anxiety.”
State to investigate complaints of businesses not producing safety plans to reopen
Under Gov. Eric Holcomb’s latest executive order issued Friday, employers are required to develop safety plans for employees and customers by May 11.
Engineered Medical Systems sees orders for respiratory products soar 600%
The Indianapolis-based company is expanding operations and trying to hire an additional 30 assembly workers to keep up with skyrocketing orders from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ISO cancels Symphony on the Prairie, all summer concerts
The move also cancels ISO’s Lunch Break Series, the last three Hilbert Circle Theatre concerts in its 2019-2020 classical series and several special performances.
Government report predicts COVID-19 cases will reach 200,000 a day by June 1
The document predicts a sharp increase in both cases and deaths beginning about May 14.
Indiana’s total of COVID-19 cases rises above 20,000
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday announced the lowest number of new cases in a daily report since April 22.
Indiana won’t decide whether to reopen schools until at least July, Holcomb says
The decision is expected to be made around July 4 at the earliest, Gov. Eric Holcomb said— about a month before many Indiana districts typically return.