Indiana adding $15 million to pandemic rental assistance program
To date, more than 24,000 Hoosiers have submitted an application seeking rental assistance through the program, which launched July 13.
Gone for good? Economic analysts say many jobs aren’t coming back
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it’s becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.
Virus testing in United States dropping, even as deaths mount
An Associated Press analysis found that the number of tests per day slid 3.6% over the past two weeks, to 750,000, with the count falling in 22 states.
Virus aid: Where things stand in high-level Washington talks
After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington, D.C., talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill.
Lilly Endowment awards $100M for initiative focusing on Indy’s Black community
The newly formed Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Renewal Initiative will seek to encourage collaboration and resource sharing between public, private and civic institutions.
The Whit owner lists property for sale, with asking price of up to $120M
The nine-story building features 334 apartment units, a 540-space garage and the 16-Bit Arcade+Bar.
Indiana’s death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 2,800
Marion County on Wednesday reported an increase of 132 cases, the 20th straight day that cases in the county have risen by more than 100.
Big Ten football season set to begin on Labor Day weekend
The Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis remains scheduled for Dec. 5 but could be moved to as late as Dec. 19.
Treasury ramps up auctions as borrowing, virus surges
The Treasury Department will ramp up the size of the bonds and other securities it auctions across-the-board in the face of the unprecedented borrowing needs.
Steak n Shake revives car-hop service at almost half its restaurants
In an effort to drum up more business during the pandemic, Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake is rolling out a modern version of a restaurant service method that was all the rage in the 1950s.
Urgency grows on virus relief legislation, but sides still far apart
Frustrated Senate Republicans re-upped their complaints Tuesday that Democratic negotiators are taking too hard a line in talks on a sweeping coronavirus relief bill.
Allison Transmission turns quarterly profit despite 49% decline in revenue
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations but revenue that fell short.
Indiana teachers union supports national threat to strike over unsafe reopenings
The union—which statewide represents around 4,500 educators and school support staff—made its call for schools to open only if coronavirus cases are under control and schools have the needed safeguards.
For unemployed, rising grocery prices stretching budgets during pandemic
Compared to this time last year, prices for beef and veal are up 25.1%. Eggs are up 12.1%, and pork is up 11.8% from a year earlier, according to seasonally adjusted data.
Fort Wayne city panel pulls $62M in funding to redevelop former GE site
The terminated economic development agreement called for a $280 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former 31-acre General Electric campus with new commercial and retail space. The site once employed more than 10,000 GE workers.
Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks
Supporters say the Great American Outdoors Act is the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.
No masks, no distance: Pandemic wedding horrors for vendors
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, planners, photographers and other bridal vendors have a heap of new worries in the middle of the pandemic.
Performance Racing Industry hoping to hold December trade show
More than 940 exhibitors have already registered for the event, which could bring upwards of 67,000 people to the Indiana Convention Center and generate an economic impact of $65.2 million. But county health officials haven’t yet approved the event.
Indy 500 to run without fans in the stands
The race had been postponed from its usual Memorial Day weekend date to Aug. 23, before announcements that the track would limit seating to 50% and then later 25%—with masks required—and now with no fans at all.
Indiana reports another 836 COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
Marion County reported an increase of 166 cases, the 19th straight day that cases in the county have risen by more than 100.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Indiana State Department of Health Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub Small Business Administration The SBA is making low-interest loans for working capital available to Indiana small businesses. Indiana Unemployment Information Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard Critical Industries Hotline(for business and industry only)
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