Indiana union calls governor’s unemployment decision ‘cruel’
Indiana AFL-CIO President Brett Voorhies said Gov. Eric Holcomb was “trying to coerce Hoosiers into low-paying jobs.”
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Pandemic fuels eating-disorder surge in teens, adults
The pandemic created treacherous conditions for eating disorders, leading to surges in new cases and relapses that are not abating as restrictions are loosened and COVID-19 cases subside, doctors and other specialists say.
Indiana lottery sees big jump in ticket sales amid pandemic
Officials told the State Lottery Commission this past week that they projected that scratch-off ticket sales would be up almost 27% for the fiscal year ending June 30 compared with a year ago.
Indiana reports no new COVID deaths, 565 new cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported no new deaths from COVID-19 in its daily report, one of the few times that’s occurred since the onset of the pandemic 14 months ago.
State reports 6 more deaths from COVID-19, 683 new cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 788 on Thursday to 800 on Friday. They are down from 1,019 on May 4.
Indiana University mandates COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester
IU said students, faculty and staff will need to be vaccinated “in order to interact with the IU community in any way,” including “being on campus, taking or teaching courses, being employed and/or participating in activities.”
State reports 22 more deaths from COVID-19, 801 new cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped from 841 on Wednesday to 788 on Thursday. They are down from 1,019 on May 4.
Big gaps in vaccine rates across United States worry health experts
A month after every adult in the United States became eligible for the vaccine, a distinct geographic pattern has emerged: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
What are Americans making for dinner? Reservations.
With nearly half of all Americans at least partially vaccinated and 100% of Americans tired of their own cooking, restaurant traffic is rocketing back.
State reports 929 new COVID-19 cases, eight more deaths
The state said 2.37 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.55 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Nervous retail workers struggle to adjust to new mask policies
Kroger, the country’s largest grocery chain, and other national retailers have been dropping mask requirements in locations where local governments allow them to.
U.S. jobless claims decline to 444,000, a new pandemic low
The latest numbers show Hoosiers filed 7,149 initial unemployment claims during the week ended May 15, a drop of 637 from the previous week.
National FFA moving ahead with in-person convention in October
The Indianapolis-based group devoted to agricultural education said Wednesday morning that it expects anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 people to attend its convention this fall at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Tattoo businesses flourishing again as pandemic eases
Tattoo bookings and revenue are surging as Americans look for expressive and therapeutic outlets after a year marked by isolation and loss.
State sees lowest COVID-19 case count in 2 months amid jump in deaths
The state said 2.32 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.52 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Changed by pandemic, many workers won’t return to old jobs
Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, have given many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers.
More than half of Hoosier adults have now received at least one COVID vaccine dose
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported as of 6 a.m. Monday that 50.3% of Hoosiers aged 18 and older, or about 2.59 million people, had received at least one dose.
Indiana getting first new insurance commissioner since 2010
Amy Beard, general counsel at the department since 2017, will succeed Stephen Robertson, who was appointed to the role in 2010 by former Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Indiana reports smallest COVID-19 case count since March 22
The state said 2.3 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.51 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Workers concerned about retailers ditching masks on vaccine honor system
Walmart, along with Costco Wholesale Corp. and Trader Joe’s, were among the first companies to ease their mask policy for vaccinated shoppers following a recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.