Profits at big U.S. banks show few signs of industry distress
The nation’s largest banks appear to be doing just fine despite a pair of historical bank failures last month that put the nation’s banking industry into crisis mode.
The nation’s largest banks appear to be doing just fine despite a pair of historical bank failures last month that put the nation’s banking industry into crisis mode.
Former President Donald Trump tells the National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis that he once again will be its “loyal friend and fearless champion” with members’ support in 2024.
Shreve, a businessman who sold a company last year, has largely self-funded his campaign so far.
Big tax preparation companies have millions of dollars to lose if the program comes to fruition. Last year, more than 60 million taxpayers were serviced by Intuit, the parent company of TurboTax, and H&R Block.
Indiana’s state and local governments wouldn’t be able to require the public disclosure of not-for-profit donor data in many cases under a proposal that is nearing law.
Indiana’s only predominately Black university is slated to miss out on a $10 million cash infusion under a budget proposal introduced by Senate Republicans on Friday.
House Public Health Committee Chairman Brad Barrett urged support for the proposal, saying that county health programs are “strapped” for resources and those troubles were magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate for Indianapolis mayor, said she would slash licensing fees for new businesses and award more city contracts to small, locally owned businesses if she’s elected.
The seat in Indiana’s 3rd District is up for grabs after GOP incumbent Rep. Jim Banks announced earlier this year that he would instead run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
Supporters have said the 40 hours of optional training would help teachers learn how to defend themselves and students if needed, especially in situations with an active shooter.
The proposed version of the budget doesn’t include any expansion of school vouchers, which House Speaker Todd Huston has personally pushed for, nor does it finalize funding for mental health and public health commitments.
State lawmakers have $1.5 billion more to work with than expected in the next two-year budget, according to revenue figures released by the Indiana State Budget Agency on Wednesday. But it’s unclear where that money will be directed.
While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it.
Lawmakers are still hashing out other proposals to require financial literacy education and decrease health care costs
Indiana lawmakers removed controversial language from a bill that would have effectively stripped protections for certain wetlands, but Republican leadership in both the House and Senate expressed support for reviving the language.
The House action comes as at least 20 other states, including Indiana, have imposed similar limits on trans athletes at the K-12 or collegiate level.
Whitley Yates is the first person to hold the position of director of diversity and engagement at the Indiana Republican Party, a distinction she embraces.
A projected $1.5 billion in new revenue will add new drama to the final week of this year’s legislative session as the Indiana General Assembly grapples with how much to raise funding for public health, education and debt obligations.
With 11 days to go until the primary election, Indianapolis mayoral candidate Clif Marsiglio is ending his campaign to support fellow Democrat Robin Shackleford.
Funding for public health should be increased even more.