Quantcast

Hoosier State Today

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Hoosier State Today News

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Young and Manchin introduce Heartland Visa Act targeting skilled immigrant attraction

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Joe Manchin have introduced the Heartland Visa Act of 2024, aiming to enable distressed communities to attract high-skilled immigrants.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Senators urge revocation of US-China science cooperation agreement

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 20, 2024

Senator Todd Young, alongside fellow Republicans from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has raised concerns over the Biden Administration's decision to renew the U.S.-People’s Republic of China (PRC) Science and Technology Cooperation...

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Bill aims to provide TSA PreCheck access for disabled veterans

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Tammy Duckworth, Roger Marshall, and Maggie Hassan have expressed their approval following the Senate's passage of a bill aimed at providing veterans with service-connected disabilities access to expedited screening...

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance youth sports facilities nationwide

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jon Ossoff have introduced the Youth Sports Facilities Act, aiming to enhance youth sports facilities across the United States.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Senator Todd Young supports defense bill focusing on technology and military enhancements

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which outlines policies for the Department of Defense and sets national security priorities.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

SK hynix receives major funding boost under CHIPS and Science Act

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) expressed his support for the U.S. Department of Commerce's announcement that SK hynix will receive up to $458 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Bipartisan SHIPS for America Act seeks to boost US maritime industry

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Mark Kelly, along with Representatives Trent Kelly and John Garamendi, have introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act.

Medium b8vrku0ml0r19gahmmnnizjonkn5

Indianapolis man sentenced to over 13 years for armed robbery

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 18, 2024

George Tracy, a 21-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to over thirteen years in federal prison.

Medium b8vrku0ml0r19gahmmnnizjonkn5

Evansville man sentenced to over sixteen years for firearm possession

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 18, 2024

Ronald Jeremy McCallister, a 51-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Senators urge Biden to act against foreign actors exacerbating Sudan crisis

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senators, led by Todd Young, have urged President Biden to take stronger measures against foreign entities contributing to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Bill aims for free TSA PreCheck access for disabled veterans

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Tammy Duckworth, Roger Marshall, and Maggie Hassan have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at providing expedited airport screening for veterans with service-connected disabilities through the TSA PreCheck program.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Senator Todd Young aids over 2,500 Indiana residents with federal agency issues

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young and his team have assisted over 2,500 Indiana residents in resolving issues with federal agencies throughout 2024.

Medium q6jiujyprcvaohqk5ckvlsxa85ma

Indiana Chamber adds 24 new directors to its board for 2025

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 16, 2024

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is set to start 2025 with the addition of 24 new directors to its board.

Medium pamelawhitten

IU launches bioscience initiative with $138M Lilly Endowment grant

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 14, 2024

Indiana University (IU) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to accelerate bioscience innovation and education with the support of a $138 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Bipartisan bill strengthens national safety system for commercial drivers

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Gary Peters have expressed approval following the House's passage of their bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing the national safety system for commercial drivers.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Biden urged by Senator Young to sign Judges Act amid judicial crisis

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 13, 2024

Senator Todd Young has called on President Joe Biden to sign the Judges Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at increasing the number of federal district court judges.

Medium b8vrku0ml0r19gahmmnnizjonkn5

Indiana man sentenced for embezzlement exceeding $1 million

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 12, 2024

Brandon Alford, a 47-year-old resident of Washington, Indiana, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.

Medium p93mjvp9y67p0xk8durcnr2a0fk7

Bills aim to ease employer healthcare reporting burdens

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 12, 2024

Senators Todd Young, Mark R. Warner, John Thune, and Catherine Cortez Masto have expressed approval following the passage of two bills aimed at reducing health care reporting requirements for employers.

Medium ishuwpt6uyanzpnvvfpnzrwi0yoq

Indiana: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Indiana in Q3

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Biologics companies from Indiana in the third quarter of 2024.

Medium b8vrku0ml0r19gahmmnnizjonkn5

Evansville officials sentenced for taxpayer fund theft through kickback scheme

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 11, 2024

Mariama Wilson, the former Pigeon Township Trustee, and Terrance Hardiman have been sentenced for their involvement in a kickback scheme that resulted in a $38,000 loss to taxpayers.