U.S. to double free COVID tests, add masks to fight omicron
The federal government plans will double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans, along with “high-quality masks.”
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Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85B
Navient, a major student loan collecting company, agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in debt owed by more than 66,000 borrowers across the United States and pay over $140 million in other penalties to settle allegations of abusive lending practices.
Indiana House removes employer penalty from vaccine mandates bill
The Indiana House on Thursday removed language from a controversial employer vaccine mandates bill that would have financially punished employers for firing workers because they are unvaccinated against COVID-19.
City taking redevelopment proposals for City Market wing, Jail II, Arrestee Processing Center
The Department of Metropolitan Development on Thursday released two requests for proposals covering the three structures to developers.
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for U.S. businesses
At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the United States.
Michael Andretti’s company makes $200M initial public offering
Andretti Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company, often referred to as a SPAC or blank-check company, that “seeks to focus on opportunities that can benefit from the iconic Andretti brand name.”
Crackers closes, ending 40-year run as local stand-up comedy destination
Owner Ruth-Anne Herber said the club, which presented early-career performances by Jay Leno, Garry Shandling and Bob Saget, can’t overcome financial challenges.
U.S. jobless claims rise to highest level since mid-November
The weekly applications, a proxy for layoffs, have risen in four of the last five weeks, a period that runs in tandem with the spread of the omicron variant.
Westfield names new director for Grand Park Sports Campus
Matt Trnian has worked in various management positions at Grand Park Sports Campus since its opening in 2014.
Carmel-based GyanSys acquires Vancouver-based Salesforce partner
With the acquisition of British Columbia-based Groundswell Cloud Solutions, GyanSys now has more than 250 employees who work in the firm’s Salesforce practice.
Carmel-based DriverReach lands $7.5M in equity funding
DriverReach, founded in 2016, offers a platform that makes it easier for customers to hire commercial truck drivers. The company said it plans to use its additional funding on hiring and product research and development.
Pandemic ‘stresses and demands’ blamed in Edwards Drive-In closure
Edwards Drive-In, 2126 S. Sherman Drive, initially opened as a Dog n Suds drive-in during the summer of 1957. The restaurant has operated under family ownership ever since.
Indiana sportsbooks end 2021 with near-record month
Based on data from the Indiana Gaming Commission, sports bettors placed more than $460 million in wagers in December, up from the November handle of $463.7 million.
Indiana lawmaker says curriculum bill doesn’t ban teachers from condemning racism
The bill, authored by Rep. Tony Cook, R-Cicero, would ban teachers from promoting eight concepts, including teaching about race and racism in a way that makes students feel responsible for matters like slavery and discrimination.
Fed survey finds economy growing modestly despite COVID
The Federal Reserve said its 12 regional banks found that the economy was continuing to grow, but many regions reported a sudden pullback in spending on leisure travel, hotels and restaurants because of the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat
Democratic Sen. Frank Mrvan of Hammond has represented Hammond and neighboring communities in the state Senate for all but four years since 1978, serving more than 39 years in the Legislature.
Republicans’ $1B tax-cut package heads to full Indiana House
Republicans on the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee passed their $1 billion tax-cut proposal Wednesday night on a 15-7 party-line vote, sending it to the full House for consideration.
Book publisher planning $21M expansion of Indiana plant
New York City-based Hachette Book Group said the 164,000-square-foot expansion will result in the hiring of additional staff.
U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth says he won’t run for reelection. What’s next?
U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth announced Wednesday that he won’t run for re-election in southern Indiana’s 9th District, raising speculation about what the three-term Republican congressman might do next.
Amazon plans 510,000-square-foot sorting center in Franklin
Amazon plans to add hundreds of jobs at the facility, including receiving, sorting and shipping, and network logistics support.