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Former Sen. Roy Blunt on telehealth: People 'prefer to talk about behavioral health problems to a doctor on a screen'

By Hoosier State Today | Apr 2, 2025

Roy Blunt, former U.S. Senator from Missouri, said that telehealth has effectively revolutionized access to behavioral health services, particularly benefiting rural communities and veterans.

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Indiana ranks 28 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Hoosier State Today | Apr 2, 2025

Indiana ranks 28 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,735 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Indiana Chamber supports new initiative aiding student pathways to education and employment

By Hoosier State Today | Apr 2, 2025

Indiana has launched a new initiative to connect high school students with direct pathways to further education, employment, or military service.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Indiana employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Indiana submitted 35 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Unity through Service Act aims to boost national engagement and community service

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jack Reed have reintroduced the Unity through Service Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to address military, national, and public service needs.

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Bill to prevent SBA fraud advances out of committee

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 28, 2025

The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has advanced legislation aimed at preventing fraudsters from taking advantage of Small Business Administration (SBA) programs.

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Senators seek repeal of Biden-era rules on BEAD broadband program

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana, along with Senator John Thune of South Dakota, have addressed a letter to Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Indiana employers were approved during 2024?

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Indiana were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Indiana businesses support health care affordability and transparency bill

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 26, 2025

Indiana small business owners have reiterated their concerns over the affordability of health insurance, emphasizing the critical need for legislative action to alleviate health care costs for small employers.

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Todd Young honors 100 years of Fort Wayne's WOWO Radio

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recently delivered a speech on the Senate floor to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WOWO Radio, a prominent station in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Governor Braun signs new law supporting Indiana farmers

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1149 into law, aiming to bolster Indiana's agricultural sector.

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Indiana sees 12.9% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Indiana, a 12.9% rise from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 21 petitions in Indiana throughout 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 21 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in Indiana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Policy analyst on bed shortage: 'Psychiatric beds are at a historic low' of 10.8 per 100,000

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

David Metzner, an analyst for ACG Analytics, said that the United States is experiencing a shortage of psychiatric beds, with only 10.8 beds available per 100,000 people.

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Young and Pottinger urge increased US investment in R&D

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

Senator Todd Young and Matthew Pottinger emphasize the importance of federal investment in research and development for maintaining U.S. technological superiority.

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Senators urge administration action on seized Russian assets for Ukraine aid

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, along with a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues, has called on the Biden administration to transfer over $300 billion in seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

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Indiana Chamber updates employee policy handbook with new topics

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 20, 2025

The Indiana Chamber has introduced the eighth edition of its handbook, "Model Employee Policies for Indiana Employers," authored by attorneys at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.

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48 basketball players from Indiana to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2025

Noblesville has the most players of any city representing Indiana in the tournament.

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Individual income tax puts $2.7 billion into Indiana's revenue in Q4, 2023

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Indiana reached $2.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Indiana has 48 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 17, 2025

Indianapolis has the most players of any city representing Indiana in the tournament.