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News from July 2024

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Indiana Chamber seeks applicants for DEI Champion Award ahead of October summit

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 10, 2024

Companies prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their mission and values are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Award. This award highlights best practices that positively impact the workforce and expand opportunities within the state. The recognition is part of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit on October 8 at the Ritz-Charles in Carmel.

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Senator Young honors Lew Wallace’s role in saving Washington during Civil War

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) addressed the Senate floor to commemorate Hoosier General Lew Wallace's role in saving Washington, D.C., during the Battle of Monocacy on this date 160 years ago. On July 9, 1864, as Confederate troops advanced towards Washington, D.C., General Wallace assembled a few thousand Union soldiers at the Monocacy River in Maryland. They faced over 15,000 Confederate troops en route to invade the nation's capital. Wallace's forces managed to delay the rebels long enough to prevent their attack on Washington.

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Terre Haute man sentenced for possessing images depicting child sexual abuse

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 9, 2024

Joshua Lee Schatz, 33, of Terre Haute, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material.

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Indianapolis man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 8, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS - LaDarien McGee, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute.

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Evansville trio sentenced for roles in major meth trafficking operation

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 8, 2024

EVANSVILLE—Colin January, 47, of Evansville, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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Senator Braun visits 19 counties in one week during annual tour

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 8, 2024

Senator Mike Braun has visited 19 counties in one week as part of his sixth annual 92 County Tour. "This is the best part of the job: visiting Hoosiers where they live and hearing about what they really have on their mind," Braun said. "Every county has its unique challenges and opportunities, and I can’t tell you how many people come up to me to say how excited they are to see someone who represents them in their hometown. I take what I hear on my 92 County Tour with me to D.C. to stand up for Hoosiers and get results."

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

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 6, 2024

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

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Rep. Jim Banks: Proposed legislation for universities to 'enforce protest rules fairly and equally'

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 5, 2024

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) stated that universities must be held accountable for the safety of students during campus protests and "enforce protest rules fairly and equally." Banks made the statement in a July 1 press release.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Indiana during Q1

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Indiana in the first quarter of 2024.

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Indiana: Veterinary companies were the third most FDA inspected companies in Indiana in Q1

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Indiana in the first quarter of 2024.

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Federal court ruling challenges future of Healthy Indiana Plan

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 3, 2024

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is collaborating with its attorneys and consulting federal partners at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to explore all legal remedies following a recent court ruling concerning the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). Currently, cost-sharing measures for HIP, including POWER account contributions and co-pays, remain paused. However, MEDWorks and CHIP co-pays will resume as planned on July 1.

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Indiana: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Indiana in June

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Indiana in June.

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Indiana's combined tax revenues up 29.7% from Q1 to Q2 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 2, 2024

Indiana collected $9.3 billion in combined tax revenues during the second quarter of 2024.

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Indiana tech hub receives $51 million for biotech advancement

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration's announcement that Indiana-based Heartland BioWorks, led by the Applied Research Institute, will receive approximately $51 million under the CHIPS and Science Act.

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Indiana Chamber hosts summit on AI's economic impact

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 2, 2024

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is organizing a significant event to address the impact and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) for the state. On August 28, the AI Leadership Summit – Seizing the Economic Power of Artificial Intelligence will take place in Indianapolis, aiming to provide actionable insights for key industries such as advanced manufacturing, agbioscience, life sciences, and logistics and transportation.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Indiana during Q1

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Indiana in the first quarter of 2024.

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Inflation in Indiana lower than national average as of June 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Indiana experienced a 19.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Q2 2024: Indiana's combined tax revenues up 29.7% since Q1 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 1, 2024

Indiana collected $9.3 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Indiana holds the 25th rank nationally for pension contributions in 2022

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 1, 2024

Indiana received $2.9 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 25th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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

By Hoosier State Today | Jul 1, 2024

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