Trump vetoes defense bill that Congress passed by wide margins
The bill would have affirmed 3% pay raises for U.S. troops and authorized more than $740 billion in military programs and construction.
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Consumer spending drops 0.4% in first decline since April
In addition, personal incomes fell 1.1% in November, the third drop in the past four months as various government relief programs have been expiring.
U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek jobless aid
The latest figure, released Wednesday by the Labor Department, shows that many employers are still cutting jobs as the pandemic tightens business restrictions and leads many consumers to stay home.
Pfizer, BioNTech to supply U.S. with additional 100M vaccines doses
Under the nearly $2 billion deal announced Wednesday, the companies will deliver at least 70 million additional doses by June 30, with the remaining 30 million to be delivered no later than July 31.
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has allowed companies to mandate the flu and other vaccines, and has also indicated they can require COVID-19 vaccines.
Coronavirus relief legislation could end ‘surprise’ medical bills
Although lawmakers of both parties long agreed that the practice amounted to abusive billing, a lobbying war between doctors and insurers had thwarted a compromise.
Congress sends $900B pandemic relief bill to Trump
The bill, approved late Monday by the U.S. House and Senate, will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Elkhart-based RV maker acquires competitor for $300M
Thor Industries said the Tiffin Group would operate as a stand-alone division of the corporation, and the Tiffin family would continue to run it.
Pandemic slows reopening of Fiat Chrysler factory in Kokomo
Company officials had announced in March a $400 million plan to convert a transmission factory so that it could begin engine production within the first three months of 2021.
Purdue joins research alliance as part of effort to land Space Command in Nebraska
Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska is one of six finalists to become the headquarters of the new Space Command, which would offer the alliance new opportunities for academic and research programs.
Analysis: IU takes high road, but frustration building with college football playoffs
IU’s assignment to the lower-tier Outback Bowl after a 6-1 season is just one of the post-season decisions that has enraged and flummoxed football fans this year.
Dozen Indiana communities score $8M in grants for water projects
Recipients of the federal grants including Beech Grove, Lapel, Thorntown and Edinburgh in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines
The recommendation came as a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals as the nation works to get the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Strained health agencies push do-it-yourself contact tracing
In Indiana, the health department recently said it would no longer ask for a detailed list of symptoms and would encourage people to call their own contacts.
U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
Much-needed doses are set to arrive Monday after the Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health.
Demand surprisingly low for COVID-19 antibody drugs, but shortages still loom
Red tape, staff shortages, testing delays and strong skepticism are keeping many patients and doctors from the drugs made by Eli Lilly and Co. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
U.S. awaits word on 2nd vaccine as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
The Food and Drug Administration was evaluating a shot developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health and was expected to give it the green light soon, clearing the way for its use to begin as early as Monday.
College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open
As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts are turning to college students, who are learning online or home for extended winter breaks.
Indiana BBQ restaurant sues governor, state over mask mandate
The suit alleges the governor’s executive order is unconstitutional and caused “unjust injury to [the restaurant’s] fundamental civil rights, liberty interests and property rights.”
Shutdown deadline looms over COVID-19 relief package talks
Bearing down on a midnight shutdown deadline, top negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package are committed to sealing an agreement Friday as they resolve remaining differences.