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Bipartisan effort aims to combat non-consensual deepfake imagery

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Ted Cruz, and Amy Klobuchar have reintroduced the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2025

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Senate approves Laken Riley Act; moves forward for House consideration

Today, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) cast his vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act.

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 20, 2025

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Indianapolis man sentenced for drug crimes; linked to fatal shooting

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 18, 2025

Marvin T. Golden Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to thirteen years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.

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Bill reintroduced in Senate to protect infants surviving abortions

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young, James Lankford, and Jim Banks have reintroduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in an effort to ensure medical care for newborns who survive abortions.

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Indiana Chamber releases report on artificial intelligence's economic impact

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 17, 2025

The Indiana Chamber Foundation has released a new report titled "Seizing the Economic Power of Artificial Intelligence," following its AI Leadership Summit at last year's Rally innovation conference.

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Senator Todd Young receives top rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young has been awarded an "A+" rating by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America on their National Pro-Life Scorecard.

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Bipartisan senators urge Biden to halt secretive trade deal negotiations

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, along with a bipartisan group of senators, has urged the Biden Administration to halt secret trade negotiations with foreign partners.

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Senator Young urges Senate to pass Laken Riley Act

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 16, 2025

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana addressed the Senate, urging the passage of the Laken Riley Act.

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Indiana GOP supports full-staff flag decision for Trump's inauguration

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 16, 2025

Indiana Republican Chairwoman Erin Lucas has expressed support for Governor Braun's decision to fly flags at full staff on January 20, 2025.

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Federal court sentences eleven defendants for cartel-linked drug trafficking

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 15, 2025

Eleven individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of 123 years in federal prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking ring linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

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Resolution on constitutional amendment raises concerns in Indiana

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 15, 2025

As the Indiana legislature moves forward with SJR 21, a resolution advocating for an Article V Constitutional Convention to establish federal term limits, Common Cause Indiana and other democratic groups are raising concerns about potential risks.

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U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers resigns; Jonathan E. Childress named acting successor

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 14, 2025

United States Attorney Zachary A. Myers has announced his resignation, effective January 18, 2025.

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Concealed carry reciprocity bill reintroduced by Senators Young and Cornyn

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 14, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and John Cornyn of Texas have reintroduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

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Indiana GOP chairwoman comments on Governor Mike Braun's inauguration

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 14, 2025

Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Erin Lucas has issued a statement following the inauguration of Mike Braun as the Governor of Indiana.

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Young and Ernst push for recovery of $200 billion in COVID relief fraud

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 14, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Joni Ernst have introduced the Complete COVID Collections Act, a legislative measure aimed at recovering billions of dollars lost to fraud in COVID relief programs.

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Kentucky woman sentenced for embezzling over $1M from Indiana business

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 10, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Horton, a 49-year-old from Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1 million from her employer.

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2023: Indiana ranks 15th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $10,593,709

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Indiana received $10,593,709 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 15th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Indiana Chamber sets legislative priorities focusing on taxes, workforce, health

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 9, 2025

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has outlined its top legislative priorities for the 2025 session, focusing on property tax reforms, workforce development, and other key areas.

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VETS Safe Travel Act signed into law for disabled veterans' expedited screening

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Tammy Duckworth, Roger Marshall, and Maggie Hassan have announced the signing of the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act into law.

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Senate Republicans reintroduce immigration enforcement bill named after crime victim

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana has collaborated with Senator Katie Britt of Alabama and the entire Senate Republican Conference to reintroduce the Laken Riley Act.