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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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

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.

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

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Young and Pottinger urge increased US investment in R&D

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

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 24, 2025

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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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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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Senate Republicans urge Trump to boost offensive cyber capabilities against China

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, along with 11 Senate Republican colleagues, has sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, advocating for enhanced U.S. offensive cyber capabilities.

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Indiana Chamber honors small businesses for outstanding contributions

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 11, 2025

A custom home builder and a wellness retailer were recognized as the top small businesses in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

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Young and Crapo introduce bill to preserve Air Force fighter squadron structure

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Mike Crapo have introduced the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act.

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Young, Cornyn introduce bill targeting China's hold on critical minerals

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and John Cornyn have introduced the Critical Minerals Security Act, aimed at securing the United States' access to critical mineral supply chains and countering Chinese dominance in the industry.

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702 H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry in Indiana in 2024

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 702 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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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Senator Young supports bills aiding law enforcement and first responders

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young has recently co-sponsored two legislative measures aimed at bolstering support for local law enforcement and first responders.

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Indiana Chamber hosts conference on environmental permitting and reporting

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 7, 2025

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is set to host the Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference on April 16-17.

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Resolution seeks protection for locally owned radio stations

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and John Barrasso from Wyoming have introduced the Local Radio Freedom Act.

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Coalition urges House Speaker Huston to oppose controversial election bill

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 6, 2025

The All IN for Democracy coalition, a group advocating for democratic processes, has called on House Speaker Todd Huston to act on his concerns regarding significant changes to election laws proposed by the Senate.