Kayvonn Bailey, a 26-year-old from Indianapolis, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and three years of supervised release. This follows his guilty plea for making a false statement to a licensed firearms importer.
The Indiana Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) has released its October 2024 edition of IPHCA Monthly, a resource and news bulletin for its members. This month's issue includes important updates on the upcoming IPHCA Annual Conference 2024, which will be presented by Humana Healthy Horizons in Indiana. The conference is scheduled to take place in South Bend on October 8-9.
All member hospitals of the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) have signed the State’s Health First Indiana pledge to coordinate with local health departments on improving health outcomes for Hoosiers.
Christopher Vickers, 41, of Evansville, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession and three counts of receipt of child sexual abuse material.
Desmond Valentine, a 32-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 190 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. This sentence comes after Valentine pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) have introduced the bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act. This legislation aims to establish a pilot program under the Department of Energy to support domestic critical mineral processing projects.
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,893 home loans totaling $514.6 million in Indiana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have announced the congressional passage of their Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, which now awaits the President's signature to become law. This legislation aims to extend funding for public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on improving survival rates, preventing premature death and disability, and enhancing the quality of life for approximately 2.5 million Americans living with congenital heart disease (CHD).
As of August 2024, Indiana experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told Indiana's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”
The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the 120th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS). The resolution, led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), commends BBBS for its work in mentoring young Americans and strengthening communities. It also supports the continuation and expansion of BBBS programs.
The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, has announced the winners of the 2024 Hoosier Health and Well-Being Champion Awards. Jenny Sanders, benefits and wellness coordinator at School City of Mishawaka, and Molly McGuire, Muncie area supervisor for Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation at Family and Social Services, have been recognized for their contributions to health and well-being in workplace and community settings.
There were 1,133 VA home purchase loans issued in Indiana in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $320.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
U.S. Senator Mike Braun questioned Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Tuesday regarding the high prices of the company's weight loss drug, Ozempic, in the United States.
U.S. Senators Todd Young and Gary Peters have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at modernizing data management practices within federal agencies. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the Chief Data Officers (CDO) Council and mandate an examination of current data management methods to enhance data quality, access, and transparency. This effort is intended to improve government services and potentially reduce costs.
Dustin Scott Cox, 54, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Cox pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child.
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have expressed their approval following the House of Representatives' passage of the Building Chips in America Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to streamline federal permitting processes for microchip manufacturing projects while maintaining protections for clean air and water. The bill now awaits the President's signature to become law.