UPDATE: Democrat Beau Bayh launches run for Indiana secretary of state
Bayh, 29, follows in the footsteps of his father, Evan Bayh, who served Indiana in multiple offices for more than 20 years—including Secretary of State.
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Republicans, Democrats at impasse as government shutdown enters 6th day
The House is not expected to be in session this week, focusing attention on the Senate to take the lead on any deal in the Republican-led Congress.
Trump administration resumes student loan forgiveness
Even as the Education Department reopens loan forgiveness, the ongoing government shutdown could slow the agency’s ability to process discharges quickly.
Trump plans aid package for soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
U.S. farmers are worried that time is quickly running out to reach a deal in time to sell any of this year’s crop to their biggest customer.
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, said the H-1B program is a critical pathway to hiring health care workers and educators.
Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown
On the third day of the shutdown, another Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would reopen the government failed on a 54-44 tally—well short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation.
Some Indiana Democrats call for further investigation into IEDC, affiliated entities
Rep. Ed Delaney, D-Indianapolis, called the 127-page forensic report “a good start.” But he said it left out important information.
Loan-related Elevate Ventures questions remain following audit report release
An audit report released Thursday does not address some lingering issues between Elevate and the Indiana Economic Development Corp., including a loan default issue.
Senate rejects plans to extend funding; Congress skips votes on holiday
The federal government remained shut down Thursday amid an ongoing partisan divide over funding laws with no immediate end in sight.
Takeaways from the forensic audit of the IEDC, Elevate Ventures and other related entities
The report details findings related to the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, the LEAP District, Elevate Ventures and the Applied Research Institute.
Secretary of state tops statewide official travel spending
A new state law for many public officials mandates reporting every Oct. 1 on travel expenses for trips “taken in an official capacity,” including whether state funding was used to cover costs.
Hoosiers could see few short-term impacts of government shutdown, officials say
That’s in part because Indiana “isn’t as dependent on federal government largess,” Gov. Mike Braun told reporters on Wednesday.
Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors
If the shutdown is short-lived, it won’t be very disruptive. But if the release of economic data is delayed for several weeks or longer, it could pose challenges, particularly for the Federal Reserve.
Drugmakers buoyed as Trump deal eases worst fears on pricing
Shares in Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. were on the rise Wednesday after President Trump suggested the company would be next up to cut a deal over drug pricing.
Here’s how the federal government shutdown will hit Indiana
Federal employees across Indiana will be furloughed or forced to work without pay beginning Wednesday after Congress failed to fund the government, leading to a shutdown.
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Here’s what to know about the federal government shutdown that began Wednesday:
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.
Trump posts video endorsing CBD for seniors. Researchers urge caution.
The video jolted the cannabis industry, sending stocks soaring and raising hopes that the president will take a permissive approach to marijuana.