GOP attorneys general question stimulus barring tax cuts
The attorneys general list over a dozen instances of states currently considering new tax credits or cuts that they believe could be jeopardized simply because of the relief funds.
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How arenas work to keep fans safer while attending indoor sports
Experts say attending events like the NCAA basketball tourney is relatively safe because of how big arenas with high ceilings work to move and mix air—as long as capacity limits allow for physical distancing and masks are still worn properly.
Indiana lawmakers pass bill to ensure school funding
The bill redefines what constitutes a “virtual student” and ensures schools receive full funding for all students, regardless of whether they are receiving instruction virtually or in the classroom due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 positive COVID tests in tournament bubble so far, NCAA says
Of the 2,300 coronavirus tests that have been conducted so far for the men’s basketball tournament in Indianapolis, five have come back positive.
Hoosiers aged 45-49 can now get COVID-19 vaccine
As of Monday, more than 2.1 million Hoosiers had received their first shot, while 837,233 had been fully vaccinated.
Six NCAA tourney referees sent home after one tests positive for COVID-19
The NCAA said only one of the officials tested positive for the virus, but the other five were “identified as exposure risks due to prolonged close contact.”
City-County Council passes measure to limit delivery fees on restaurants
The measure limits total fees to no more than 20% of a meal’s price. It also prohibits third-party delivery services from attempting to make up lost fees by passing costs on to drivers or customers.
Indiana reports six-month low in daily COVID-19 cases
The state said more than 837,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday. More than 1.27 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
Sunday marked the fourth straight day that TSA saw more than 1 million people pass through its checkpoints. That has not happened since March 2020, when travel was collapsing at the start of the pandemic.
Researchers struggle to solve mystery of COVID-19 long-haulers
With nearly 30 million U.S. cases of COVID-19 and 119 million worldwide, the impact could be staggering, even if only a small fraction of patients develop long-term problems.
Indiana COVID cases rise by 701, deaths by 10
The state said more than 830,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 1.27 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest mark since start of pandemic
The state said more than 816,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday at 5 a.m. More than 1.25 million had received the first dose of a vaccination.
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia conference tourney runs
The cancellations create uncertainty about the programs’ ability to participate in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Indiana, which begins March 18.
State reports 973 new COVID-19 cases, 28 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 598 on Wednesday to 608 on Thursday.
Three-week downtown arts festival to coincide with NCAA tournament
More than 600 artists, musicians, dancers and other creative types are expected to take part in Swish, an arts and cultural festival that will take over sidewalks and outdoor cultural spaces in downtown Indianapolis starting Saturday.
Biden aims for quicker shots, ‘independence from this virus’
President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address Thursday night to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 and raised the possibility of beginning to “mark our independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July.
Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second
The president signed the aid package into law Thursday without a comprehensive plan in place to distribute all of the funds, which will be a core focus of the administration in coming weeks.
More records for stock indexes as stimulus bill becomes law
The S&P 500, the Dow Jones industrial average and the Russell 2000 measure of small-company stocks all closed at record levels on Thursday.
States drawing up big wish lists for the COVID relief money
Since most state budgets are not in the tailspins that many feared last spring, states can use their share of the money to go way beyond balancing the books and dealing with the direct costs of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden signs $1.9T pandemic relief bill before speech to nation
President Biden’s challenge Thursday night will be to honor the sacrifices made by Americans over the last year while encouraging them to remain vigilant despite “virus fatigue” and growing impatience to resume normal activities.