Survey: Many Americans still feeling financial impact of pandemic
A new poll finds COVID-19 has been devastating for some Americans, while leaving others virtually unscathed or even in better shape, at least when it comes to their finances.
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COVID-19 relief bill could deliver big health insurance savings for many
Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the coronavirus relief legislation on track to pass Congress.
Airline industry pushes U.S. to standardize ‘vaccine passports’
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Child tax credit expansion sets up showdown with GOP
The massive coronavirus relief plan making its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise the child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
Booming furniture sales mean ‘unprecedented’ delays for sofas, desks
Across the country, furniture retailers are reporting months-long delays in every step of the supply chain—from overwhelmed factories to clogged ports—amid surging demand for desks, chairs and sofas.
Indiana reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday also reported the lowest COVID-19 daily death count since Jan. 31. Meanwhile, hospitalizations due to the virus hit their lowest mark since July 5.
Fully-vaccinated people OK to gather without masks, CDC says
The CDC is continuing to recommend that fully vaccinated people continue to wear well-fitted masks, avoid large gatherings, and physically distance themselves from others when out in public.
Indiana reports 748 more COVID-19 cases, 11 additional deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 663 on Friday to 656 on Saturday, the lowest number since July 6.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 hit lowest mark since July 6
The state said more than 677,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 1.1 million had received the first dose of a vaccination.
Senate revamps jobless benefits, rejects minimum wage hike in stimulus debate
Democrats maneuvered frantically Friday to push President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill over the finish line in the Senate, agreeing to a last-minute change sought by moderates.
Indiana reports 32 more deaths from COVID
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 692 on Wednesday to 730 on Thursday.
U.S. adds strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy
The pickup in hiring lowered the unemployment rate from 6.3% to 6.2%, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly jobs report. That is down dramatically from the 14.8% jobless rate of April of last year, just after the virus erupted in the United States.
Indiana governor gets virus shot at state’s first mass clinic
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb sat wearing a face mask in the front passenger seat of an SUV while getting the shot in his right arm of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine being given during the drive-through clinic.
NCAA tournament-goers will see changes in ticket sales, differences at venues
One of the biggest changes fans will see this year will be in ticket sales, which are being limited to one game at a time instead of multiple-game sessions.
U.S. job growth likely rose in February in rebound from slump
Economists have forecast that job growth reached 175,000 last month, according to data provider FactSet. That would mark a sharp improvement over an average of just 29,000 jobs a month from November through January.
Powell says higher inflation temporary, Fed will be ‘patient’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested Thursday that inflation will pick up in the coming months but the rise would likely prove temporary and not enough for the Fed to alter its record-low interest rate policies.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest level since July 8
The state said more than 633,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Thursday. More than 1.06 million had received the first dose of a vaccination.
Productivity see largest decline in 40 years, but beats earlier estimates
The revised figure released by the Labor Department on Thursday was slightly smaller than the 4.7% decline estimated a month ago. But it was still the biggest drop since the second quarter of 1981.
Spectators to be allowed at Big Ten men’s, women’s tournaments in Indy
A limited number of spectators will be allowed to attend the Big Ten Conference’s men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in Indianapolis this month, the conference announced Thursday morning.
All Indiana teachers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, but only at certain sites
All Indiana teachers are now eligible for COVID vaccines under a new federal directive. Vaccines earmarked for educators are separate from the overall allocation the state receives, said Indiana State Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Lindsay Weaver.