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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Indiana declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Indiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $275,708, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Indiana: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Indiana in Q1

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 30, 2024

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

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In Indiana, 186 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 30, 2024

Indiana registered 186 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Which type of Indiana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 29, 2024

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

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Indiana voter rolls

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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IPHCA releases July bulletin with focus on emergency preparedness

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 27, 2024

The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) has released its July 2024 monthly bulletin, providing a comprehensive guide to emergency preparedness in anticipation of a long, hot summer. The bulletin offers advice on keeping patients, staff, and facilities safe from extreme heat and promotes skin safety as part of UV Awareness Month.

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Lebanon insurance broker sentenced for $4 million Ponzi scheme

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 27, 2024

Brian Simms, 46, of Lebanon, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

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Senators urge Biden administration support against rising unemployment insurance fraud

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have addressed a letter to Acting Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Administration José Javier Rodríguez, highlighting the issue of rising unemployment insurance (UI) fraud and advocating for state-level prevention measures.

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Indiana's public pensions receive $2.9 million in contributions for 2022

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Indiana had received $2.9 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Senators introduce bill honoring cyclist Major Taylor with posthumous Congressional Gold Medal

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 24, 2024

Senators Braun and Reverend Warnock Lead Bill to Honor Barrier-Breaking Black Cyclist Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor with Posthumous Congressional Gold Medal

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Randy Head elected chair of Indiana Republican Party

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 24, 2024

Randy Head has been unanimously elected as the Chair of the Indiana Republican Party. The announcement was made on June 24, 2024.

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Bipartisan bill aims at enhancing job training through community college partnerships

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 21, 2024

On June 21, 2024, U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced the Pathways to Prosperity Act. This legislation aims to enhance the workforce development pipeline between community and technical colleges and local employers offering good-paying jobs.

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Jeffersonville man sentenced for secret recordings involving minor

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 21, 2024

Joseph Grant Flamion, 47, of Jeffersonville, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.

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56 million awarded to HRSA-funded health centers

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $56 million to support HRSA-funded health centers in their commitment to high-quality care via new investments in modernized technology. These health centers provide primary care to 30 million people, serving patients regardless of their ability to pay.

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Senate passes bipartisan Fusion Energy Act

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 21, 2024

This week, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to accelerate the development of commercial fusion energy. The Fusion Energy Act, incorporated into the Fire Grants and Safety Act, will codify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) regulatory authority over commercial fusion energy systems to streamline the creation of clear federal regulations supporting the development of commercial production facilities.

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Analysis: Indiana among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 20, 2024

Indiana is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Hoosier State Today found.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to raise awareness about artificial intelligence

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at raising awareness and boosting public trust in artificial intelligence (AI). The legislation mandates the Secretary of Commerce to implement a public awareness and education campaign to inform the public about AI's benefits, associated risks, and its prevalence in daily life.

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Inaugural Women's Summit combines empowerment with sports

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 20, 2024

Confidence and teamwork are as much winning strategies in the workplace as they are on the playing field. A new event, the 2024 Indiana Women’s Summit, explores that dynamic and offers a forum for women to empower each other, network, and learn best practices that translate to enhanced work-life fulfillment.

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Republican senators seek answers on release of suspected ISIS terrorists into US

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 20, 2024

On June 20, 2024, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.), along with a group of Republican senators, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS were apprehended at the southern border, underwent vetting, and were then released into the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested these individuals after one was reportedly caught on a wiretap discussing bombs.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Indiana increases from 2022 to 2023

By Hoosier State Today | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Indiana in the fiscal year 2023 was $278,803, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.