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Governor Braun signs new law supporting Indiana farmers

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1149 into law, aiming to bolster Indiana's agricultural sector.

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Indiana sees 12.9% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Indiana, a 12.9% rise from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 21 petitions in Indiana throughout 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 21 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in Indiana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Policy analyst on bed shortage: 'Psychiatric beds are at a historic low' of 10.8 per 100,000

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

David Metzner, an analyst for ACG Analytics, said that the United States is experiencing a shortage of psychiatric beds, with only 10.8 beds available per 100,000 people.

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Young and Pottinger urge increased US investment in R&D

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

Senator Todd Young and Matthew Pottinger emphasize the importance of federal investment in research and development for maintaining U.S. technological superiority.

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Senators urge administration action on seized Russian assets for Ukraine aid

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, along with a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues, has called on the Biden administration to transfer over $300 billion in seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

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Indiana Chamber updates employee policy handbook with new topics

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 20, 2025

The Indiana Chamber has introduced the eighth edition of its handbook, "Model Employee Policies for Indiana Employers," authored by attorneys at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.

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48 basketball players from Indiana to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2025

Noblesville has the most players of any city representing Indiana in the tournament.

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Individual income tax puts $2.7 billion into Indiana's revenue in Q4, 2023

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Indiana reached $2.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Indiana has 48 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 17, 2025

Indianapolis has the most players of any city representing Indiana in the tournament.

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Investing in Indiana Steel Manufacturing is a Win for Indiana and America

By William Bock III | Mar 17, 2025

For over a century, Indiana’s steel industry has been the backbone of American manufacturing. From supplying America’s world-class auto industry to the thousands of small manufacturers that power our economy, Hoosier steel has long been a source of Indiana’s prosperity and essential to America’s industrial strength. That’s why Nippon Steel’s proposed investment in Gary, Indiana, can be a massive win for American workers and manufacturers.

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19 H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers classified under the Utilities industry in Indiana in 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Indiana submitted 19 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Legislation targets eco-terrorism loopholes threatening U.S. energy infrastructure

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and Tim Sheehy from Montana have reintroduced the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act.

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Indiana Chamber to host workers' compensation conference in April

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 17, 2025

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is organizing the 2025 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference on April 23 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel.

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Young reintroduces bill to promote competition in government contracting

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana, alongside 13 Republican colleagues in the Senate, has reintroduced the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA).

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Senate passes bill classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has expressed his support for the Senate's approval of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act.

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Senator Young calls for national economic security strategy against China

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 14, 2025

On March 14, 2025, an op-ed by Senator Todd Young and General David Berger was published in The Hill.

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Indiana ranks 26th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,545 in 2022

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Indiana received an average of $11,545 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in the nation.

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Indiana ranks 19th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 19.8% in 2022

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Indiana—ranking it the 19th most dependent among U.S. states.

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Indiana Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Hoosier State Today News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Indiana Bankers Association {IBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."