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Bill aims for free TSA PreCheck access for disabled veterans

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Tammy Duckworth, Roger Marshall, and Maggie Hassan have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at providing expedited airport screening for veterans with service-connected disabilities through the TSA PreCheck program.

Senator Todd Young aids over 2,500 Indiana residents with federal agency issues

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young and his team have assisted over 2,500 Indiana residents in resolving issues with federal agencies throughout 2024.

Indiana Chamber adds 24 new directors to its board for 2025

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 16, 2024

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is set to start 2025 with the addition of 24 new directors to its board.

IU launches bioscience initiative with $138M Lilly Endowment grant

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 14, 2024

Indiana University (IU) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to accelerate bioscience innovation and education with the support of a $138 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Bipartisan bill strengthens national safety system for commercial drivers

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Gary Peters have expressed approval following the House's passage of their bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing the national safety system for commercial drivers.

Biden urged by Senator Young to sign Judges Act amid judicial crisis

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 13, 2024

Senator Todd Young has called on President Joe Biden to sign the Judges Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at increasing the number of federal district court judges.

Indiana man sentenced for embezzlement exceeding $1 million

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 12, 2024

Brandon Alford, a 47-year-old resident of Washington, Indiana, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.

Bills aim to ease employer healthcare reporting burdens

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 12, 2024

Senators Todd Young, Mark R. Warner, John Thune, and Catherine Cortez Masto have expressed approval following the passage of two bills aimed at reducing health care reporting requirements for employers.

Indiana: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Indiana in Q3

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 11, 2024

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

Evansville officials sentenced for taxpayer fund theft through kickback scheme

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 11, 2024

Mariama Wilson, the former Pigeon Township Trustee, and Terrance Hardiman have been sentenced for their involvement in a kickback scheme that resulted in a $38,000 loss to taxpayers.

Young and Stabenow reintroduce Social Determinants Accelerator Act

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Debbie Stabenow have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving the health of American communities by leveraging public-private partnerships to address adverse economic and social conditions.

Indiana crowns co-champions for coolest thing made competition

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 11, 2024

For the first time in its four-year history, the Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament has crowned two winners.

FOIA Request Sent to Indiana State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 10, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Indiana State Board of Education regarding instructional mandates for state K-12 schools on December 10, 2024.

Senator Young discusses innovation in defense at Reagan National Defense Forum

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 9, 2024

On Saturday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) participated in a panel discussion at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Career criminal sentenced for robberies in Indianapolis

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 9, 2024

Alonzo Wiatt Sansbury, a 56-year-old Indianapolis resident, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

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

By Hoosier State Today | Dec 6, 2024

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.