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Governor tightens retail restrictions, requires liquor stores to switch to takeout

April 6, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The new executive order, which extends the stay-at-home directive through April 20, includes many of the same provisions as the initial order, which took effect March 25, but it adds new language in an attempt to strengthen the existing guidelines and creates an Enforcement Response Team to ensure businesses are complying.

IBJ Podcast: What you need to know about unemployment now

April 6, 2020

State unemployment specialist Josh Richardson talks with host Mason King about who is now eligible for benefits under an expansion approved by Congress as well as how soon they’ll begin receiving benefits and how the agency is adjusting to a flood of applicants.

State launches ‘Hope’ campaign as Hoosiers seek mental health, social services in huge numbers

April 3, 2020 | John Russell

Gov. Eric Holcomb acknowledged the state is facing a potential mental-health crisis, and said he is committed to offering services to Hoosiers who are feeling troubled.

Indiana to extend stay-at-home order through April 20

April 3, 2020 | IBJ Staff

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday he would extend his stay-at-home order for two more weeks as part of the state’s ongoing effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The current stay-at-home order had been set to expire April 7.

Here’s how nine small businesses are coping with coronavirus

April 3, 2020

We check in with firms of all stripes to learn how they’re seeking to persevere—and how some are plotting to gain a competitive advantage when normalcy returns.

Virus could push state jobless numbers to historic level

April 3, 2020 | Susan Orr

The number of Hoosiers filing for unemployment benefits has skyrocketed over the past two weeks.

Shuttered hair salons face ‘overwhelming’ challenges

April 3, 2020 | Anthony Schoetle

Desi Spears and Foster-Adesokan have both heard from clients who want to make appointments for when they reopen their shops.

Not the grand opening coffee shop owner wanted

April 3, 2020 | Samm Quinn

On the day Rachel Priddy finally got word from her contractor that she could apply for a certificate of occupancy to open her coffee shop in Carmel, Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered all restaurants to shut down in-person dining.

Indiana’s census response rate has been strong, despite virus interruptions

April 3, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

More than 40% of Hoosiers have already filled out the 2020 Census, but concerns remain about getting the rest of the state to respond during a public health crisis.

Bottleworks, justice campus among projects moving forward despite coronavirus closures

April 3, 2020 | Mickey Shuey

The construction industry is exempt from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s orders that non-essential businesses close and Hoosiers stay home.

UPDATE: Indiana shuts down schools for the rest of academic year

April 2, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Schools had previously been closed through May 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

ACLU: Indiana virus directive shouldn’t restrict abortions

April 1, 2020 | Associated Press

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s directive calls for all Indiana health care facilities to cancel or postpone non-urgent surgical procedures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

As Indiana COVID-19 cases rise, testing appears to have slowed

April 1, 2020 | John Russell

State leaders on Wednesday defended “targeted testing”—or restricting tests to certain high-risk groups—saying they didn’t want to deplete test supplies.

Mayor extends Marion County’s stay-at-home order until May 1

April 1, 2020 | Samm Quinn

The order by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett had been set to expire on Monday.

Federal rescue money for Indiana schools won’t go far, state superintendent says

March 31, 2020 | Emma Kate Fittes, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana will receive $215 million of the $13.5 billion that the federal government is handing out to states for schools as part of the COVID-19 rescue package.

Number of medical volunteers more than doubles in one day as COVID-19 surges in Indiana

March 31, 2020 | John Russell

The list of volunteer professionals includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, dentists, veterinarians, therapists and midwives. Many of those people will be used to free up health care workers who have experience with more critical care.

Indiana unemployment claims soar past 120,000 amid pandemic

March 31, 2020

The numbers are skyrocketing as thousands of people lose their jobs during the health crisis.

Indiana’s finances taking big blow from coronavirus crisis

March 30, 2020 | Associated Press

Perhaps $1 billion will have to be spent from the state’s $2.3 billion in cash reserves to get through the budget year that ends June 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday.

UPDATE: State working to double ICU beds, ventilators, as 5,300 health care workers volunteer

March 30, 2020 | John Russell and IBJ Staff

The state said more than 5,300 health care workers who are not currently working in hospital settings have volunteered to help during the projected coronavirus surge, which is expected to begin in mid April.

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