National unemployment claims fall more than expected
Indiana also experienced a weekly decrease in initial jobless claims, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
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Regulators, experts take up thorny COVID-19 vaccine study issues
On Thursday, a federal advisory committee will debate whether the guidelines the FDA has set for vaccine developers are rigorous enough. Interest is so high, the FDA is airing the meeting on YouTube.
Fed survey finds tepid growth as U.S. economy battles pandemic
A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that the U.S. economy grew at a “slight to modest” pace in September and early October, but that the pace of activity varied greatly among sectors.
Indiana enlists National Guard to help with surge in nursing home COVID-19 deaths
The state on Wednesday announced a five-part plan that also includes sending 2 million N-95 masks and 400,000 face shields to nursing homes, which have been particularly hard hit by the virus.
Senate Democrats block slimmed-down pandemic relief bill
The bill included new money for small businesses, schools, health care systems and the unemployed, but omitted Democratic priorities such as state and local aid—as well as $1,200 stimulus checks for individuals.
Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in children
Vaccines can’t be given to youngsters unless they’ve been tested in their age group—a major hurdle in efforts to reopen schools and resume more normal activities that are critical to families’ well-being.
State reports another 1,766 COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations
New COVID-19 cases reported by the Indiana State Department of Health have exceeded 1,500 in 13 of the past 14 days.
OxyContin maker to plead to 3 criminal charges, make $8B settlement
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to counts including conspiracy to defraud the United States and violating federal anti-kickback laws, the officials said.
McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday told fellow Republicans that he has warned the White House not to divide GOP legislators by sealing a $2 trillion relief deal with Democrats before the election
Consumer masks could soon come with labels saying how well they work
Though the details can be mind-numbingly technical, the stakes are high: If widely adopted, the standards could give Americans a sense of certainty and perhaps more confidence to return to offices, classrooms and public spaces next year.
Indiana starting to spend down CARES Act money
Indiana Office of Management and Budget Director Cris Johnston said, as of Oct. 15, the administration had either already spent or committed to spending about $1.7 billion of the $2.4 billion the state received from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
Central Indiana homebuilders see biggest month in 14 years
Central Indiana builders saw a huge rush of business last month from people who want new homes, resulting in the biggest month for single-family building permit filings since August 2006.
Indiana reports highest number of new COVID-19 deaths since May; hospitalizations rise again
Indiana has reported an increase of 357 deaths so far in October, already topping the numbers in each of the previous three months.
Boone County nursing home hit with outbreak of COVID-19 cases
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living released a report Monday that said the United States is beginning to see a third spike of new COVID cases in nursing homes due to the increased community spread among the general population.
Trump, Pelosi exchange criticisms as stimulus deal remains elusive
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell—who has rejected spending the enormous sums Pelosi and Mnuchin are discussing—announced the Senate will be voting Tuesday and Wednesday on much more targeted bills.
Indiana clerk refuses to wear mask while administering polls
Spokeswoman Valerie Warycha confirmed Friday that Secretary of State Connie Lawson contacted the clerk to ask her to wear a mask, but did not issue a mandate because she does not have the authority.
U.S. air passengers exceed 1 million, first time since March
People have incrementally returned to the skies, but in far fewer numbers than normal. The seven-day average as of Sunday was 871,513, or 35.6% of the equivalent week last year.
World struggles as confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
The United States, India and Brazil are reporting by far the highest numbers of cases, but the global increase in recent weeks has been driven by a surge in Europe.
Report showing gains in bank access overshadowed by COVID
More Americans than ever obtained a basic bank account in 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Monday. But data was gathered before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
UPDATE: Brohm to miss Purdue opener vs Iowa after 2nd positive test
Purdue University Head Football Coach Jeff Brohm has joined a growing list of college football coaches to test positive for the virus.