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Lawmakers ask Justice Department to probe Amazon for criminal violations

March 9, 2022 | Associated Press

The House Judiciary Committee escalated the bipartisan battle against the world’s biggest online retailer with a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, referring the case for a criminal inquiry.

Michigan Legislature starts voting to pause state gas tax

March 9, 2022 | Associated Press

The average price for unleaded gas in Indiana’s neighboring state to the north has climbed to nearly $4.25 per gallon, up 62 cents in a week and 88 cents in a month, according to AAA Michigan.

Congress weighs permanent daylight saving time in debate as regular as clockwork

March 10, 2022 | The Washington Post

A congressional panel on Wednesday debated whether to end the nation’s “spring forward” and “fall back” daylight saving policy, citing the health effects of shifting the clock twice per year. Most agreed it was about time.

U.S. inflation soared 7.9% over past year, a fresh 40-year high

March 10, 2022 | Associated Press

For the 12 months ending in February, grocery prices leapt 8.6%, the biggest year-over-year increase since 1981, the government said. Gas prices are up a whopping 38%. And housing costs have risen 4.7%, the largest yearly jump since 1991.

Holcomb visits White House to urge Congress to pass innovation bill

March 10, 2022 | Emily Ketterer

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb joined President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday to urge Congress to pass funding provisions to legislation designed to boost economic competition and semiconductor chip production in the United States.

Amendment aimed at Indy Democratic chair stripped out of bill

March 10, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

State lawmakers approved an election bill this week after rejecting an amendment targeting Marion County Democratic Party Chair Kate Sweeney Bell, which would’ve required her to choose between her role as chairwoman and elected position as county recorder.

Justice Department reports more than $8B in alleged fraud tied to federal COVID aid programs

March 10, 2022 | The Washington Post

In some of the cases, suspects wrongfully obtained federal loans to bolster companies that didn’t actually exist. In others, large, transnational crime syndicates stole workers’ identities to receive generous unemployment benefits under someone else’s name.

U.S. extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach

March 10, 2022 | Associated Press

The mask mandate was scheduled to expire March 18, but the Transportation Security Administration said Thursday that it will extend the requirement through April 18.

Biden to call for end of normal trade relations between U.S., Russia

March 10, 2022 | The Washington Post

Russia is not one of the United States’ top trading partners, but the goods and services exported by both countries are still substantial.

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

March 11, 2022 | Associated Press

The Senate rejected an amendment by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., to strip earmarks from the legislation. Braun said they encompassed 367 pages that weighed five pounds and showed “the swamp is rising again.”

Pierre Atlas: Ukrainian war is Putin’s attack on democracy

March 11, 2022 | Pierre Atlas

Within just a few days of the invasion, Russia became more globally isolated than it had ever been in its history

Jim Shella: In perilous times, leaders must put ambitions aside

March 11, 2022 | Jim Shella / Special to IBJ

Democrats, who currently control the House and the Senate, have been in disarray, and the GOP sees opportunity.

Dana Black: Texas order conflicts with GOP’s pursuit of liberty

March 11, 2022 | Dana Black

Gov. Abbott, in one executive order, strips parental rights and puts the child’s life in jeopardy.

Ed DeLaney: GOP’s actions discourage investment in state

March 11, 2022 | Rep. Ed DeLaney / Special to IBJ

If we would fund our economic development efforts and let the governor lead, we might get better results.

Jennifer Wagner Chartier: At session’s end, remember to say thanks

March 11, 2022 | Jennifer Wagner Chartier/ Special to IBJ

Lawmakers don’t hear ‘well done’ as often as they hear ‘what the heck’ from their constituents, or even from the groups lobbying them.

Defensive moves blocked most anti-business legislation, commerce leaders say

March 11, 2022 | Emily Ketterer

Business leaders say they had to play defense with the GOP-dominated state Legislature for most of this year’s legislative session but emerged mostly successful.

Hacked U.S. companies to face new reporting requirements

March 11, 2022 | Associated Press

The rules are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration and Congress to shore up the nation’s cyberdefenses after a series of high-profile digital espionage campaigns and disruptive ransomware attacks

Indiana legislators passed these education bills in 2022

March 13, 2022 | Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana lawmakers managed to pack the calendar with education-related legislation this year. Here’s a look at what survived and what didn’t.

House Dems seek probe of Postal Service plan for new mail truck fleet

March 14, 2022 | Associated Press

The plan largely ignores White House calls to replenish the mail-service fleet with electric vehicles and has drawn sharp criticism from the Biden administration, Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists.

Indiana attorney general bills state $2,300 for border trip

March 14, 2022 | Associated Press

The state Democratic Party criticized Rokita for spending taxpayer money on what it called a “political trip.”

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Lawmakers ask Justice Department to probe Amazon for criminal violations

Michigan Legislature starts voting to pause state gas tax

Congress weighs permanent daylight saving time in debate as regular as clockwork

U.S. inflation soared 7.9% over past year, a fresh 40-year high

Holcomb visits White House to urge Congress to pass innovation bill

Amendment aimed at Indy Democratic chair stripped out of bill

Justice Department reports more than $8B in alleged fraud tied to federal COVID aid programs

U.S. extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach

Biden to call for end of normal trade relations between U.S., Russia

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

Pierre Atlas: Ukrainian war is Putin’s attack on democracy

Jim Shella: In perilous times, leaders must put ambitions aside

Dana Black: Texas order conflicts with GOP’s pursuit of liberty

Ed DeLaney: GOP’s actions discourage investment in state

Jennifer Wagner Chartier: At session’s end, remember to say thanks

Defensive moves blocked most anti-business legislation, commerce leaders say

Hacked U.S. companies to face new reporting requirements

Indiana legislators passed these education bills in 2022

House Dems seek probe of Postal Service plan for new mail truck fleet

Indiana attorney general bills state $2,300 for border trip