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The forgotten history of Memorial Day
In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and helped spread it across the entire country. The holiday was Memorial Day, an annual commemoration born in the former Confederate States in 1866 and adopted by the United States in 1868. It is a holiday […] The post The forgotten history of Memorial Day appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Holcomb, Eli Lilly announce additional $5.3 billion investment in LEAP
Gov. Eric Holcomb joined Eli Lilly and company Chair and CEO David A. Ricks Friday to announce Lilly’s plans to more than double its investment at the LEAP Research and Innovation District in Lebanon. The new $5.3 billion expansion brings Lilly’s total LEAP investment to $9 billion and will enhance the company’s capacity to manufacture […] The post Holcomb, Eli Lilly announce additional $5.3 billion investment in LEAP appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Let’s be blunt: It’s time for Indiana to deal with marijuana law
The Indiana General Assembly has been hiding from the topic of marijuana for years now. But with the federal government set to ease restrictions, it’s time for lawmakers to tackle the policy debate. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level. Moving marijuana from the government’s list […] The post Let’s be blunt: It’s time for Indiana to deal with marijuana law appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
State announces $100 million growth-stage fund as Global Economic Summit kicks off
The state of Indiana and a local venture capital company plan to launch a $100 million fund targeted toward growth-stage firms. The post State announces $100 million growth-stage fund as Global Economic Summit kicks off appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on immigration policy in the runup to November’s elections. The Senate bill failed to advance on a 43-50 procedural vote. The chamber already rejected the measure as part of a broader foreign aid package […] The post Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on a call with reporters Wednesday strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition that traditionally has united behind farm bills and “raises the real possibility of being unable to get a farm bill through the process.” The massive five-year […] The post USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Medicaid meeting considers progress, concerns about various programs
A handful of lawmakers on Wednesday questioned the state’s administration of Medicaid plans that will undergo a transformational change this summer, with topics ranging from a program waitlist, elder care and services for families with disabled children. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), which oversees Medicaid, hosted a meeting highlighting the near-completion of the […] The post Medicaid meeting considers progress, concerns about various programs appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana lottery expected to send $370 million surplus to state
That's 10%, or $32 million, more than the lottery originally budgeted. And the lottery's private operator stands to earn a $20 million bonus. The post Indiana lottery expected to send $370 million surplus to state appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Recount Commission to release some ballots impounded in contested races
The Indiana Recount Commission is moving forward with two recounts in state legislative races despite large margins of victory. The panel met for several hours Wednesday, deciding to release some ballots impounded in Elkhart and Hendricks counties after two Republican candidates for Indiana House districts 40 and 49 filed recount petitions. Republican Brian Paasch ran […] The post Recount Commission to release some ballots impounded in contested races appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
New rules protect pregnant workers, but red states sue over abortion provisions
Natasha Jackson was four months pregnant when she told her supervisor she was expecting. It was 2008, and Jackson was an account executive at a rental furniture store in Charleston, South Carolina — the only female employee there. “I actually hid my pregnancy as long as I could because I was scared about what could […] The post New rules protect pregnant workers, but red states sue over abortion provisions appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
All 92 counties opt in for 2025 public health funding
Every county in Indiana seems to have signed onto a state effort to provide $150 million in enhanced funding for public health departments in the coming year in exchange for providing “core” public health services. The Indiana Capital Chronicle called six holdout counties who opted out of the program in 2024, each of which will […] The post All 92 counties opt in for 2025 public health funding appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana to host its second Global Economic Summit
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration will once more tout its economic successes — and play the role of global convener — as far-off dignitaries and business leaders gather in Indianapolis this week for the state’s second Global Economic Summit. Individual states rarely host their own global economic summits, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) said […] The post Indiana to host its second Global Economic Summit appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president, suggested during a taped interview with a Pittsburgh TV news station Tuesday that he might be open to state limits on contraceptive access, though he later appeared to backtrack. “We’re looking at that and I’m going to have a policy on that very shortly […] The post Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Communities struggle to get connected, despite billions in broadband investment
The library closed hours ago, but the Dwengers’ internet is down again. They and other rural residents struggle to get broadband access. The post Communities struggle to get connected, despite billions in broadband investment appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The Trump cult is choosing blueberries over the judicial branch
While writing on Sunday night about the truly remarkable week surrounding a criminal trial in New York, I was captivated by the final story on 60 Minutes. It was titled, “The Album,” with Anderson Cooper reporting. The subject was an album of 116 photos discovered in 2007 that were collected by a Nazi leader at […] The post The Trump cult is choosing blueberries over the judicial branch appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
WASHINGTON — Two Republican U.S. senators have teamed up to try to prevent states from banning in vitro fertilization (IVF), months after the Alabama state Supreme Court upended access to the procedure by ruling fertilized embryos were children under state law. Sens. Katie Britt of Alabama and Ted Cruz of Texas introduced a three-page bill […] The post U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
IHA names interim president Blake Dye
Former senior vice president of IU Health Blake Dye will serve as the interim president for the Indiana Hospital Association starting Monday, the organization’s board of directors announced in a release. “Blake is a visionary leader whose passion for health care aligns seamlessly with IHA’s mission,” said Steve Holman, chair of the IHA Board of […] The post IHA names interim president Blake Dye appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Guidance updated on new literacy training mandate following criticism from Indiana teachers
In response to widespread pushback from Hoosier educators, state officials have issued new guidance — with more “flexibility” — on a new literacy licensure requirement that was adopted by the General Assembly earlier this year. But questions persist for many teachers, and some remain opposed to the new professional development mandate altogether. Indiana Secretary of […] The post Guidance updated on new literacy training mandate following criticism from Indiana teachers appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Updating Indiana’s high school diploma requirements to meet the workforce demands of tomorrow
Indiana is facing a dual crisis: fewer Hoosiers are pursuing education after high school while at the same time, employers continue to cite workforce development concerns. The Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) new proposal to update high school diploma requirements will allow students to pursue more work-based learning opportunities – a key step in solving […] The post Updating Indiana’s high school diploma requirements to meet the workforce demands of tomorrow appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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