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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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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by IN bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Hoosier State Today News Service | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

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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.

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Young and Warnock propose bill to enhance IRS efficiency with barcode technology

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Raphael Warnock have introduced the BARCODE Efficiency Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the processing of paper tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Senators introduce bill targeting U.S. critical mineral supply chain vulnerabilities

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Chris Coons, John Cornyn, and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced a bill aimed at fortifying the United States' supply chain of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

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Indiana experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Indiana experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Governor Braun supports Trump's ban on transgender athletes in women's sports

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has expressed support for President Donald Trump's forthcoming executive order, which aims to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.

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Indiana Chamber's annual event focuses on legislative networking

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual Chamber Day Reception, a significant event in the legislative networking calendar.

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Indiana organizations lobby against anti-voter bills at State House

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

Members from over a dozen organizations are set to converge at the Indiana State House on Wednesday, February 12.

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Indiana Chamber comments on Senate Bill 1 in committee hearing

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has provided comments on Senate Bill 1, a property tax relief measure discussed in the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee.

FOIA Request Sent to Indiana Secretary of State Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Indiana Secretary of State on February 5, 2025.

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Common Cause urges rejection of bill closing Indiana's primaries

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 5, 2025

A legislative proposal in Indiana, Senate Bill 201, could significantly impact the state's voting landscape by closing its primaries to independent voters.

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IPHCA Monthly February 2025 highlights health awareness initiatives

By Hoosier State Today | Feb 4, 2025

February's edition of the IPHCA Monthly focuses on advocacy, heart health, and community care.