Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 27, 2020
Deserted Icons: Indiana Enclave Awaits Return Of Racing
The estimated annual economic impact on Indiana from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is $510 million, according to a study by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute using the years 2010-12. The number will surely take a hit this year, it's just not clear how much it will be.
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Cass County Clamps Down With Big Jump In Virus Cases
Test results over the weekend confirmed about 700 more COVID-19 cases in Cass County, boosting the countys total to 1,025, the Indiana State Department of Health said Monday.
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GM Hiring More Than 1,000 Temp Workers To Produce Ventilators At Kokomo Facility
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will host a virtual job fair on May 6 to detail requirements, benefits and safety protocols at the facility.
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State Orders Nursing Homes To Give Daily COVID-19 Updates To Residents, Families
Indiana will now require long-term care facilities such as nursing homes to dedicate a staff member for communicating with residents and their families on COVID-19 information.
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Indiana Announces Additions To Food Stamp Benefits
Indiana is making two significant changes to its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, often called food stamps.
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Coronavirus: State Orders Daily Virus Updates From Nursing Homes, GM Hiring Temp Workers
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 31 additional deaths on Monday, bringing the state's total to 844. The state announced nearly 16,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 84,000 Hoosiers tested.
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State, Indy Charter Authorizer Boards To Meet This Week
Two of Indiana's charter school authorizers will hold virtual meetings this week.
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Indiana's CTE Programs Produce, Donate COVID-19 Supplies
Career and technical education teachers across the state are making and donating protective gear to organizations and hospitals fighting COVID-19, even as they find new ways to teach in lieu of hands-on learning.
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IPS To Offer 'Self-Care' Tips For Parents During Pandemic
A free 45-minute webinar set for 4 p.m. Monday will focus on what parents can do for their own mental-health and to take care of themselves.
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Coronavirus: State To Develop Workplace Standards, Majority Of Pork Processing Halted
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 72 additional deaths over the weekend, bringing the state's total to 813. The state announced more than 15,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 81,000 Hoosiers tested.
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