Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order challenging the lawsuit protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
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U.S. House poised for first-ever proxy vote amid political wrangling
Deadlocked over the next big coronavirus relief bill, Congress is shifting its attention to a more modest overhaul of small-business aid in hopes of helping employers reopen shops and survive the pandemic.
Sputtering public firms scoop up small-biz PPP loans
Eight Indiana-based public companies have disclosed that they qualified for more than $61 million in relief loans from a federal program designed to help small businesses.
Extra jobless payments complicate effort to rehire workers
As restaurants, retailers and service providers are allowed to resume in-person operations, some employers are eager to get started. But employees are not as excited to return to work and give up their unemployment benefits.
Five Dems chase chance to flip 5th District U.S. House seat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had its eyes on the congressional seat even before Republican Rep. Susan Brooks announced in June that she wouldn’t seek reelection.
Christina Hale
As a state representative, Christina Hale earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for women and girls and earned endorsements from both the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO.
Andy Jacobs
Andy Jacobs, an attorney, is a candidate in the Democratic primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Jennifer Christie
Jennifer Christie, a chemist, is a candidate in the Democratic primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Dee Thornton
From a young age, Dee Thornton watched her parents be civically and politically engaged in western Tennessee, but she didn’t run for public office until people approached her in 2018 about the 5th District seat.
Lawmakers rebuff Trump’s demand for payroll tax cut in next virus aid bill
The intraparty rift on a payroll tax cut comes as the Democratic-led House scrambles to produce additional coronavirus legislation with perhaps another massive price tag.
Paycheck Protection Program approving smaller loans this time around
The federal Paycheck Protection Program, which offers COVID-19 relief to small businesses, was criticized for allowing larger companies to secure multimillion-dollar loans early on.
State allocates $300M to local governments for coronavirus aid
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday during his press briefing that cities, towns and counties will be eligible for a certain portion of the $300 million based on population.
Huge field of Republicans lines up in 5th Congressional District primary
When GOP congresswoman Susan Brooks announced in June that she wouldn’t seek reelection this year, a window of opportunity opened for eager Republicans across Indiana’s 5th District.
Micah Beckwith
Micah Beckwith regularly shoots Facebook Live videos talking about his political concerns. One common theme—he’s worried about government taking freedoms away from citizens.
Andrew Bales
Andrew Bales, a retired teacher and army veteran, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Kent Abernathy
Kent Abernathy has several times in his life felt the need to serve his country. Running for Congress is just the latest example.
Allen Davidson
Allen Davidson, a highway engineer, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Carl Brizzi
Carl Brizzi says he’s worried about people losing the ability to share their opinions freely, and that, if people can’t have thoughtful, honest discussions, everyone will end up in echo chambers.
Danny Niederberger
Danny Niederberger, an accountant, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Russell Stwalley
Russell Stwalley, a pizza-doughmaker, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.