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Individual income tax revenue up 6.7% from previous quarter in Indiana

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $2.9 billion in individual income tax revenue for Indiana, a 6.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

House passes agriculture protection bill targeting foreign adversary investments

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 11, 2024

On September 11, 2024, Senator Mike Braun acknowledged the passage of the House version of the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, led by Representative Dan Newhouse. The Senate bill was spearheaded by Senator Braun and Senator Tommy Tuberville and co-sponsored by Senators Joe Manchin, Tom Cotton, Jon Tester, Roger Marshall, John Fetterman, Chuck Grassley, Marsha Blackburn, Pete Ricketts, John Barrasso, Katie Britt, Tammy Baldwin, Todd Young, Deb Fischer, Joni Ernst, and Cynthia Lummis.

Bipartisan group urges Education Department for delay on gainful employment rule compliance

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requesting a delay in the institutional reporting deadline for the new Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) regulations to July 2025.

Bill introduced to protect U.S. farmland from foreign adversaries

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) have introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. The legislation aims to increase scrutiny on foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries, particularly focusing on purchases by nations such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.

Bipartisan Senate bill seeks greater oversight on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 10, 2024

Today, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. The bill aims to add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), enhancing scrutiny over foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries. This measure specifically targets farmland purchases by foreign adversaries such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.

Indiana Chamber Foundation releases initial phase of comprehensive state-wide tax analysis

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 9, 2024

A new tax study from the Indiana Chamber Foundation reveals that the state stands out for its relatively high reliance on individual income and sales taxes, while it maintains a competitive effective business tax rate. The report also identifies challenges in sectors like manufacturing and life sciences, where property and personal property taxes drive up the effective tax rates.

Analysis: Indiana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Hoosier State Today shows that Indiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Indiana in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 371 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Indiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 29 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

IPHCA highlights member forum and upcoming conference in September bulletin

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 2, 2024

The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) has released its September 2024 bulletin, highlighting key events and updates for its members.

Which type of Indiana companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Hoosier State Today | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at eight Food and Cosmetics companies from Indiana in August.

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In Indiana, 187 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 31, 2024

Indiana registered 187 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Lafayette man sentenced to ten years for methamphetamine distribution

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 29, 2024

Kyle Lee Stacy, 44, of Lafayette, Indiana, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Indiana sees inflation increase as of July 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 29, 2024

As of July 2024, Indiana experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

Indianapolis man sentenced for possession of machine gun conversion device

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 28, 2024

Jaquan Robinson, 21, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession of a machine gun.

Indiana hosts first-ever statewide civics bee for middle schoolers

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 27, 2024

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Department of Education hosted the inaugural state Civics Bee on Friday at the Indiana Statehouse. Middle school students from grades 6 to 8 participated in live quiz rounds to test their civics knowledge and gave presentations on community issues before a panel of judges.

Indianapolis man sentenced for exploiting minor over Snapchat

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 26, 2024

Sonny Dale Applegate, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to forty-four years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of committing a felony offense while required to register as a sex offender.

Airline Trade Group: Credit Card Competition Act would 'negatively impact economic growth across Indiana'

By Hoosier State Today reports | Aug 20, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director at Airlines for America (A4A), said the proposed Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact Indiana's travel industry and economic health.

Indiana Chamber releases updated statewide water supply study

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 19, 2024

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A decade ago, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study on the state’s water supply to provide an account of the resource vital for everyday life and economic development. Now, through the Indiana Chamber Foundation, the organization has released its follow-up research, “Water Policy and Planning: A 10-Year Update.”

Report: 80,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to Indiana

By Hoosier State Today reports | Aug 14, 2024

More than 80,000 travelers used credit card reward points to visit Indiana in 2022.

Indiana Chamber opens nominations for Best Places to Work contest

By Hoosier State Today | Aug 14, 2024

Hoosier companies are encouraged to participate in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's annual Best Places to Work in Indiana competition, which is now open for nominations.

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