Articles tagged as: COVID-19
July 2, 2020
Indiana Fireworks Companies Hit Hard By COVID-19 Cancellations
COVID-19 has been totally devastating for some Hoosier fireworks companies. One company owner says his business needs help to survive and a proposal from U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) could be the answer.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Hogsett Orders Mandatory Face Masks For Indianapolis
Marion County will join the state in it's reopening phase 4.5 on Thursday July 9. The county will also require face masks in public.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2020
Indiana To Release COVID-19 Data From Individual Nursing Homes
After months of keeping facility-level long term care data from the public, Indiana will begin to release it later this month.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2020
Gov. Holcomb Urges, But Still Won't Require, Mask Wearing
The state of Indiana is launching a public service campaign to urge Hoosiers to wear a mask when in public to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2020
Indiana Sort Of Presses Pause On Reopening Plan Amid Some Worsening Numbers
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Indiana will largely press pause on its reopening plan instead of moving to the final phase this weekend.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Closed Day Programs Add Pressure On Families Supporting People With Autism
Many people with developmental disabilities like autism receive support from day programs. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those programs have shut down or moved online.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Utilities Ordered To Keep The Lights On Until Aug. 14 Despite Unpaid Bills
Many Hoosiers who are unable to pay their energy bills won't face shutoffs for another 45 days. On Monday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ordered some utilities to continue the moratorium on shutoffs through Aug. 14.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Two Northern Indiana Counties Take Action On Face Masks
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says the main purpose of wearing a cloth face covering is to avoid spreading the virus to others. People infected with the virus may not show symptoms for several day
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Final Round Of C-CERF Grants Announced
The United Way of Central Indiana has announced its final round of COVID-19 related relief grants for Marion County.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Advocates Say PPP Loans Were Less Likely To Help Businesses Owned By People Of Color
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created to help small businesses in response to the coronavirus was set to expire Tuesday. According to some advocates, most businesses owned by people of color did not get the chance to take full advantage of the program.
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