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Senators urge USDA action on avian flu outbreak affecting millions

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 20, 2025

Senators Todd Young and Joni Ernst, along with several colleagues, have taken steps to address the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) by sending a bipartisan letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Simplifying Subcontracting Act aims to ease contract access for small businesses

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and Jim Risch from Idaho have introduced a new legislative measure aimed at simplifying the process of federal government contracting for small businesses.

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Senate recognizes 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima battle

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 19, 2025

On February 19, 2025, the United States Senate passed a resolution unanimously recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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Young and Hickenlooper reintroduce act for domestic critical materials production

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the Critical Materials Future Act, aiming to establish a pilot program under the Department of Energy to bolster domestic critical material processing projects.

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Young and Ricketts urge European allies to reinstate sanctions on Iran

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Pete Ricketts have introduced a resolution urging European countries Germany, France, and the UK to reimpose sanctions on Iran.

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NFIB Indiana hosts events on property taxes and small business issues

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 18, 2025

Property taxes are set to be a significant issue in the upcoming legislative session.

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Indiana sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Indiana submitted two 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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Indiana Chamber reveals top places to work statewide for 2025

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 17, 2025

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana list, featuring 150 companies from across the state and over 20 industries.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance quantum research at U.S. Department of Energy

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana, alongside a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced the DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2025.

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Lana Keesling elected chairwoman of Indiana Republican State Committee

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 13, 2025

The Indiana Republican Party has announced that Lana Keesling has been unanimously elected as the Chairwoman of the Indiana Republican State Committee.

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Indiana delegation urges USPS action on Indianapolis mail delays

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young and U.S. Representative Jefferson Shreve, along with the entire Indiana delegation, have reached out to the United States Postal Service (USPS) concerning delivery delays at the Indianapolis distribution hub.

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Impact Awards highlight contributions to work-based learning initiatives across Indiana

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 13, 2025

Work-based learning has emerged as a crucial element in enhancing Indiana's talent pool, essential for the state's progress.

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Young and Ernst push forward COVID relief fraud recovery legislation

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 12, 2025

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has advanced the Complete COVID Collections Act, a legislative measure introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young of Indiana and Joni Ernst of Iowa.

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Great lakes restoration initiative act aims to extend funding through 2031

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Gary Peters have introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025, aiming to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2031.

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Indiana small businesses applaud removal of retail delivery fee

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 10, 2025

NFIB Indiana State Director Natalie Robinson has expressed support for Representative Pressel's amendment to HB 1461, which aims to remove the retail delivery fee provision from the road funding bill.

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Young and Cruz propose amendment limiting Supreme Court justices to nine

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and Ted Cruz from Texas have introduced a constitutional amendment aimed at maintaining the number of Supreme Court justices at nine.

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Young and Hoeven introduce GRID Power Act aiming at boosting energy project approvals

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and John Hoeven from North Dakota have introduced the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act.

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Lawmakers push for permanent classification of fentanyl-related substances

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, representing Indiana, has collaborated with fellow lawmakers to reintroduce the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act.

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Resolution recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana, along with several colleagues, has introduced and passed a resolution to recognize February as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

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Analysis: Indiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 6, 2025

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.