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Indiana teachers union calls lawmakers to address shortages

November 15, 2021 | Associated Press

The state is “slowly making progress” on teacher pay, but additional action is needed to attract and retain teachers, Indiana State Teachers Association President Keith Gambill said during a news conference Monday.

Biden signs $1T infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd

November 15, 2021 | Associated Press

The president hopes to use the infrastructure law to build back his popularity, which has taken a hit amid rising inflation and the inability to fully shake the public health and economic risks from COVID-19.

State lawmakers preview priorities at Chamber legislative event

November 16, 2021 | Emily Ketterer

Business tax cuts and nixing government-imposed vaccine mandates will be among the legislative priorities for Indiana Chamber of Commerce next year, and top GOP lawmakers mostly appear to be on the same page.

Inflation set to spoil holidays for struggling U.S. families

November 16, 2021 | Bloomberg News

Inflation is eating into recent wage increases, and the timing couldn’t be worse after federal pandemic relief expired for about 7.5 million people.

Yellen extends date for potential debt default

November 16, 2021 | Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress on Tuesday that she believed she would run out of maneuvering room to avoid the nation’s first-ever default soon after Dec. 15.

GOP-majority court chosen to consider Biden vaccine mandate

November 16, 2021 | Associated Press

The selection could be good news for those challenging the administration’s vaccine requirement, which includes officials in 27 Republican-led states, employers and several conservative and business organizations.

Indiana governor, GOP lawmakers look to end COVID-19 orders

November 16, 2021 | Associated Press

Indiana’s governor is facing pressure from fellow Republicans to end the statewide COVID-19 public health emergency order that’s been in place since March 2020 even as the state has seen a recent jump of infections and hospitalizations.

Biden pushes electric vehicle chargers as energy costs spike

November 17, 2021 | Associated Press

The president is hoping to do even more to promote electric vehicles, including a provision for a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who buy electric vehicles through 2026 that’s been floated as part of his proposed $1.85 trillion social services and climate bill.

Nominee for U.S. banking regulator faces hostile opposition

November 17, 2021 | Associated Press

Saule Omarovaa’s previous criticism of the banking industry makes the banks fearful she will be a tough regulator for Wall Street. They also are wary because of academic writings in which she has proposed substantial overhauls to how banks operate in the U.S.

Indiana high court taking governor’s suit over emergency law

November 17, 2021 | Associated Press

The legal fight over the increased power Indiana legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies will be going before the state Supreme Court, although not for nearly five months.

House moves toward OK of Dems’ sweeping social, climate bill

November 19, 2021 | Associated Press

House approval is expected Friday on a near party-line vote. That would send the measure to a Senate where cost-cutting demands by moderate Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and that chamber’s strict rules seemed certain to force significant changes.

U.S. House passes $2T-plus spending package to expand social benefits, fight climate change

November 19, 2021 | The Washington Post

The measure adopted Friday amounts to a dramatic re-envisioning of the role of government in Americans’ daily lives. It still must survive an even tougher political slog in the days ahead.

Here’s what’s inside Dems’ massive social and climate measure

November 19, 2021 | Associated Press

The 2,135-page bill includes universal preschool, funding to limit child care costs, expanded health care programs and a one-year continuation of a child tax credit, among many other provisions.

Hospitals face big fines for frequent readmissions

November 19, 2021 | John Russell

For the 10th straight year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is using the pressure of lower reimbursements to get hospitals to improve their numbers and cut down on the revolving door of readmissions.

Indiana to land $8.8 billion from U.S. infrastructure bill

November 19, 2021 | Emily Ketterer

One Indiana project likely to be expedited as a result is widening interstates 65 and 70 to six lanes the full length and breadth of the state.

Editorial: Infrastructure bill is a win for Indiana and the nation

November 19, 2021

The money, distributed over the next five years, will gin up Indiana’s construction economy, help the state preserve its standing as a transportation and logistics hub, and give more rural communities greater access to broadband commerce and remote job opportunities.

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Indiana teachers union calls lawmakers to address shortages

Biden signs $1T infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd

State lawmakers preview priorities at Chamber legislative event

Inflation set to spoil holidays for struggling U.S. families

Yellen extends date for potential debt default

GOP-majority court chosen to consider Biden vaccine mandate

Indiana governor, GOP lawmakers look to end COVID-19 orders

Biden pushes electric vehicle chargers as energy costs spike

Nominee for U.S. banking regulator faces hostile opposition

Indiana high court taking governor’s suit over emergency law

House moves toward OK of Dems’ sweeping social, climate bill

U.S. House passes $2T-plus spending package to expand social benefits, fight climate change

Here’s what’s inside Dems’ massive social and climate measure

Hospitals face big fines for frequent readmissions

Indiana to land $8.8 billion from U.S. infrastructure bill

Editorial: Infrastructure bill is a win for Indiana and the nation

Two Democratic senators oppose Powell as Fed chair

Renewed Indiana pot legalization push faces GOP opposition

Indiana environmental chief leaving for federal agency job

Indiana lawmakers to reconvene Nov. 29, look to end COVID-19 orders