What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Here’s what to know about the federal government shutdown that began Wednesday:
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Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government for seven weeks on Tuesday night.
US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff
The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if the Senate does not pass a House measure that would extend federal funding for seven weeks while lawmakers finish their work on annual spending bills.
Trump to announce drug-pricing deal with Pfizer, new ‘TrumpRx’ website
The announcements are part of an effort to secure “Most Favored Nation” pricing deals with pharmaceutical manufacturers, an effort to link U.S. drug prices to the lowest cost of drugs paid by the wealthiest countries.
Shutdown nears as Trump meeting yields no breakthrough with Congress
If Congress fails to approve a funding extension by the end of Tuesday, spending laws will expire and the U.S. government will become a bare-bones operation, continuing only functions necessary to protect life or public property.
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House
White House aides, ahead of the meeting, made it clear the Republican administration had no intention to negotiate.
Looming federal shutdown: Mass layoffs, fewer regulations and military deployments
Federal funds expire when the fiscal year ends Tuesday night, and Congress appears deadlocked over a stopgap measure that would keep agencies online for seven weeks while long-term negotiations continue.
Trump’s corporate tax break worth $67B hits Biden-era snag
Trump’s recently enacted tax law sweetened a break for corporate research and development investments, a provision especially valuable to technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing businesses. But some businesses won’t be able to take full advantage of the break.
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
A reduction in force would not only lay off employees but eliminate their positions, which would trigger yet another massive upheaval in a federal workforce that has already faced major rounds of cuts this year.
Braun says Trump administration has not threatened state’s federal funding over redistricting
Still, Trump administration officials have been pushing Indiana Republicans to call a special session focused on redistricting. Most notably, Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Indianapolis to speak with Braun.
Treasury releases new proposals for ‘no tax on tips’
The agency on Friday submitted possible guidance that includes greater detail on the occupations covered by the rule and who will qualify and what counts as a “qualified tip.”
House passes bill to avoid partial government shutdown, but prospects in Senate look dim
Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed to the bill and are threatening a government shutdown if Republicans don’t let them have a say on the measure.
Medicaid work requirements delayed until 2027 following federal action
Other parts of Indiana’s HIP 3.0 proposal are still under consideration, including an expansion on provider taxes, cost-sharing requirements and wellness incentives.
New bill seeks to restore millions in Medicaid funding to Indiana hospitals
Hospital leaders who spoke with Inside INdiana Business emphasized the bill wouldn’t increase funding, it would give hospitals access to funding that’s already been allocated.
Budget panel OKs $15.8M for upgrades at immigration detention site
New details on the state’s contract with ICE show Indiana could make millions of dollars on the detention-site deal.
Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks
Publicly traded RCI Hospitality owns and operates more than 60 clubs and sports bars and restaurants across the country, including PT’s Showclub Indianapolis, at 7916 Pendleton Pike.
Paper checks going away soon for Social Security, most federal payments
The government estimates the move will save millions of dollars a year because electronic payments are much more cost-efficient.
FDA takes aim at Hims and other telehealth services in drug advertising crackdown
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted more than 100 letters to various drug and online prescribing companies, including Hims & Hers, which has built a multibillion-dollar business centered on lower-cost versions of blockbuster obesity injections.
Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun gave his clearest signal yet in support of mid-cycle redistricting in Indiana.
DOC to request $15.8M for planned immigration detention site
The funding request, which is summarized in the agenda for Wednesday’s State Budget Committee meeting, says the agency needs the funding to prepare the correctional facility for ICE detainees.