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.
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has released a new report, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Early Learning Indiana, that examines the economic impact of childcare challenges in Indiana. The report is part of the broader "Untapped Potential" study, which covers over a dozen U.S. states and highlights the costs and opportunities related to childcare for states, employers, and working parents.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana has announced a judgment against Eagle Stone, Inc., a mining company in Southern Indiana, for failing to pay civil penalties related to federal mining health and safety violations.
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Indiana in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $283,011, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Yesterday, the United States Senate unanimously passed the End Tuberculosis Now Act, legislation introduced by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) to prioritize the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) as a foreign assistance goal for the United States. The bipartisan bill aims to enhance U.S. and international coordination in research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB, one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. The legislation seeks to modernize U.S. engagement in the global effort to end TB by 2035.
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced the STRATEGIC Act 2024. This legislation aims to position the United States and its allies for success in strategic competition against China.