Federal Reserve, Treasury urge Congress to approve more virus relief
On Tuesday, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a aid bill totaling around $908 billion, raising hopes that the legislative impasse might be broken.
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Some 2-week coronavirus quarantines can be cut to 10 or 7 days, CDC says
The move reflects the agency’s recognition that the two-week quarantine rule is onerous for many people and that most of the public health benefit from quarantining people exposed to the virus can be gained with a more flexible approach.
Indiana reports 6,655 new COVID-19 cases, 91 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fell slightly, from an all-time high Monday of 3,460 to 3,441 on Tuesday.
U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes
Under the final rule, which takes effect in 30 days, a service animal is defined as a dog trained to help a person with a disability.
Indianapolis Boat Sport and Travel Show called off after 66-year run
Anderson-based Renfro Productions Inc., which produces and manages the show and several related events, said it would bring back the events in 2022.
New Element Barber brings mobile cuts to Carmel, Fishers
Antwain “Kuts” Booker took his 18 years of experience cutting hair on the road in October with New Element Barber, a luxury shop inside a 1994 recreational vehicle.
COVID demand spurs wipe-maker to further expand huge Mooresville operation
Orangeburg, New York-based Nice-Pak said it will add 90 more jobs than originally planned and increase the size of a new facility to 1.2 million square feet. The $165 million project is slated to open in 2022.
United Kingdom authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
British media have reported that hospitals in England have been told to get ready to start doing vaccinations for medical workers as early as next week.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales disappoint amid uncertain economic recovery
Fewer Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend, and those who did spent less than they did a year ago. It’s the latest example of how the pandemic has upended consumer habits and created new challenges for retailers.
More than half of PPP funds went to larger businesses, new data show
According to data on the government’s Paycheck Protection Program, about 600 mostly larger companies, including dozens of national chains, received the maximum amount allowed under the program of $10 million.
Indiana governor ends quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and his wife are scheduled to remain in quarantine until Friday after having close contact with an infected person.
Judge throws out Trump rules limiting skilled-worker visas
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down two Trump administration rules designed to drastically curtail the number of H-1B visas issued each year to skilled foreign workers.
Education secretary bashes student debt forgiveness, free-college movement
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is taking shots at student debt cancellation and tuition-free college proposals, hallmarks of President-elect Joe Biden’s agenda for higher education.
Holcomb extends state’s public health emergency until end of year
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s action Tuesday was his ninth 30-day extension of the statewide public health emergency he first issued in early March on the day of Indiana’s first coronavirus infection was confirmed.
Salesforce to buy work chat service Slack for $27.7 billion
The acquisition announced Tuesday is by far the largest in the 21-year history of Salesforce, which located its Marketing Cloud division in Indianapolis after it acquired ExactTarget in 2013.
U.S. panel to decide who should get the first COVID-19 shots
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was scheduled to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and nursing home patients.
Barr: No evidence of fraud that would change election outcome
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that attorneys and FBI agents have been working to follow up specific complaints and information they’ve received, but they’ve uncovered no evidence that would change the election.
Bipartisan group of senators prepares $908B stimulus plan
Several centrist lawmakers in the Senate held a news conference Tuesday morning to push their proposal as a template for legislation that could pass Congress as the economy faces increasing strain from a winter surge in coronavirus cases.
Arbor Homes buys Franklin-based land developer to expand capacity
The Indianapolis area’s most active home builder is bringing one of its frequent collaborators in-house to help develop more lots.
Indiana’s daily COVID-19 report contains new highs for deaths, hospitalizations
November turned out to be a record-setter for the pandemic, with increases in cases, deaths and tested individuals setting monthly highs.