Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Workforce Department Clarifies Benefits, Schools Grapple With Title IX
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 32 additional confirmed deaths on Monday, bringing the state's total to 1,411. The state announced more than 24,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 146,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreMay 10, 2020
Coronavirus: Revenue Nearly $1 Billion Below Forecast, Schools React To CARES Act Guidance
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 51 additional confirmed deaths over the weekend, bringing the states total to 1,379. The state announced more than 24,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 140,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
For This Food Supervisor, Keeping Students Fed Feels More Like 'Blessing' Than Job
Connie Kristelli has been a food service supervisor at Indianapolis Public Schools for more than 30 years. She is one of many staffers who helped Indianapolis Public Schools serve more 242,000 meals since school buildings closed.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
When Inmates Get COVID-19, Families Are Kept In The Dark
Families say prisons refuse to disclose basic information that would put them at ease, including whether an inmate is alive. In some cases, families didnt know their loved ones were sick until after they had died -- even though a department policy calls for notification when death may be imminent.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
'Changed Behaviors' Will Be Reason State Can Stay Open, Says State Health Commissioner
Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is reminding Hoosiers of the importance of following COVID-19 safety precautions as "Stay-At-Home" restrictions are lifted across the state.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
New CARES Act Guidance Creates Confusion, Offers Private Schools More Emergency Funds
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's latest guidance on emergency federal relief money for K-12 schools has education leaders puzzled.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
State Revenue Nearly $1 Billion Below Forecast Due To Delayed Tax Filing, Business Closures
The total revenue generated by the state in April is nearly 50 percent less than projected. The state's budget director says, its hard to predict what might happen in May.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
Indiana National Guard To Provide PPE For Polling Places Ahead Of Primary Election
Election Day is now June 2, and early in-person voting runs for eight days leading up to the election. The application deadline to vote-by-mail ends May 21.
Read MoreMay 7, 2020
Local Creatives Dealing With Disruption In Many Aspects Of Their Lives
Brent Lehker is the lead carpenter for Impact Scenic Arts, on the board of the Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association, a visual artist, and the curator and owner of a DIY gallery. He spoke with Jill Ditmire spoke about changes the pandemic has caused in his professional arenas.
Read MoreMay 7, 2020
State Officials Clarify When And How Bars Can Reopen
The state guidelines allow restaurants and bars that serve food to reopen on Monday in most of the state, at 50 percent capacity. Meanwhile, bars and nightclubs are barred from reopening for several more weeks.
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