Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 29, 2020
Is The Paycheck Protection Program Enough To Save Some Small Businesses From COVID-19?
Businesses in Indiana lost billions of dollars to the pandemic. Federal support helped, but for many small businesses, owners say it isn't nearly enough. With tight profit margins even before COVID-19, some are worried for the future of their businesses.
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Lake County Jail Counselor Dies After Testing For COVID-19
A mental health counselor employed by the Lake County Jail has died after being hospitalized for coronavirus.
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New Unemployment Claims Trend Slightly Lower, But Many Still Wait For Payment
The number of Hoosiers filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped slightly last week, to 26,000. But since mid-March, over 700,000 workers have now applied for unemployment.
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State Launches Grant Fund To Help Small Businesses That Didn't Secure PPP Money
The Small Business Restart Fund is supported by $30 million of federal CARES Act funding sent to Indiana.
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Indianapolis Official: Many Mail-In Ballots May Go Uncounted
Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge sent a letter Thursday to state officials asking them to extend the deadline that requires mail-in ballots arrive at county election offices by noon Tuesday while polling sites remain open.
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Naloxone Use, Opioid Overdoses Increase Amid Virus Pandemic
The use of naloxone to treat overdoses has significantly increased throughout the state of Indiana and has almost doubled in Clark County in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Outside Dining Program Extended
A number of Indianapolis streets will remain closed through the weekend to allow restaurants to serve people outside.
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Christel House Indianapolis Leader Talks About Remote Learning, Goals For Future
Christel House Indianapolis runs a network of charter schools. Like other city schools that serve vulnerable populations, it provides many students with food and connections to health and family assistance.
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FSSA Chief: Mental Health Issues Up Amid Virus Outbreak
Indiana is experiencing more substance use disorders and other mental health issues amid the coronavirus outbreak, the state's human services chief said Wednesday.
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State To Investigate How COVID-19 Has Affected Utilities, Customers
Consumer advocates worry many Indiana residents will face financial hardship even after the pandemic ends. Several electric and gas utilities say they need financial relief, too.
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