Saturday, November 16, 2024

Pushback challenges vaccination requirements at US colleges

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The quickly approaching fall semester has America’s colleges under pressure to decide how far they should go to guard their campuses against COVID-19 while navigating legal and political questions and rising infection rates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pushback challenges vaccination requirements at US colleges

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The quickly approaching fall semester has America’s colleges under pressure to decide how far they should go to guard their campuses against COVID-19 while navigating legal and political questions and rising infection rates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pushback challenges vaccination requirements at US colleges

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The quickly approaching fall semester has America’s colleges under pressure to decide how far they should go to guard their campuses against COVID-19 while navigating legal and political questions and rising infection rates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Indiana governor proposes small funding boost for schools

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor on Wednesday proposed a modest increase in school funding for the next two years and restores funding to state universities that was cut when tax revenues plunged early in the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana governor starts new term, says state clawing back

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb began his second term in office Monday with a hopeful speech looking beyond the coronavirus pandemic, saying the state is “steadily clawing” its way back.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Low-key start to Holcomb's new term as Indiana governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will have a low-key start to his second term on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic that has dominated the past year continues looming over the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Low-key start to Holcomb's new term as Indiana governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will have a low-key start to his second term on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic that has dominated the past year continues looming over the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana expands virus shots to those 80 and older this week

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations will start becoming available to Indiana residents 80 and older starting Friday as state health officials start expanding access to those shots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana governor avoiding stance on GOP's Biden challenge

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb declined to say Tuesday whether he supported efforts by some fellow
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers open 2021 session amid virus changes

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers opened their
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers opening 2021 session amid virus changes

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are starting
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers face virus actions debate, budget struggle

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic will loom large over the Indiana Legislature’s new session that starts Monday as lawmakers face the fallout from the disease that led to more than 7,000 deaths and economic distress across the state since the last session ended in March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers face virus actions debate, budget struggle

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic will loom large over the Indiana Legislature’s new session that starts Monday as lawmakers face the fallout from the disease that led to more than 7,000 deaths and economic distress across the state since the last session ended in March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers face virus actions debate, budget struggle

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic will loom large over the Indiana Legislature’s new session that starts Monday as lawmakers face the fallout from the disease that led to more than 7,000 deaths and economic distress across the state since the last session ended in March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana officials forcing out longtime casino executive

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana casino regulators voted Wednesday to force a longtime heavyweight in the state’s gambling industry to give up his ownership stake in a Lake Michigan casino, saying he had continued exerting control over its parent company in violation of state orders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana officials forcing out longtime casino executive

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana casino regulators voted Wednesday to force a longtime heavyweight in the state’s gambling industry to give up his ownership stake in a Lake Michigan casino, saying he had continued exerting control over its parent company in violation of state orders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana officials forcing out longtime casino executive

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana casino regulators voted Wednesday to force a longtime heavyweight in the state’s gambling industry to give up his ownership stake in a Lake Michigan casino, saying he had continued exerting control over its parent company in violation of state orders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana officials forcing out longtime casino executive

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana casino regulators voted Wednesday to force a longtime heavyweight in the state’s gambling industry to give up his ownership stake in a Lake Michigan casino, saying he had continued exerting control over its parent company in violation of state orders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana virus warnings persist even as hospitalizations dip

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor and top health official called Tuesday for continued precautions to slow the coronavirus spread over the Christmas holiday even as pressure has eased on hospitals across the state with slight declines in COVID-19 illnesses in recent weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana virus warnings persist even as hospitalizations dip

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor and top health official called Tuesday for continued precautions to slow the coronavirus spread over the Christmas holiday even as pressure has eased on hospitals across the state with slight declines in COVID-19 illnesses in recent weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indiana's spending hopes might depend on more COVID-19 aid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to boost school spending and restore some state spending cuts ordered earlier this year but acknowledged Thursday that might not be possible unless
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Indiana budget outlook improves, although money still tight

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s state tax revenues have largely stabilized from the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Indiana leaders pin slowing COVID-19 spread to vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana faces a longer stretch of COVID-19 illnesses and deaths while the governor and top state health official on Wednesday pinned improvement on personal responsibility and the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Critics look to pressure GOP over Indiana redistricting

A coalition of activist groups announced a new push Monday against what it called partisan gerrymandering by Indiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Indiana health leaders warn COVID-19 risking hospital care

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State health and hospital leaders warned Wednesday that Indiana could be facing months more of the surging coronavirus infections that have already started to overwhelm hospitals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

COVID-19 school turmoil, teacher pay face Indiana lawmakers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The turmoil that
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

No face mask rule for Indiana lawmakers despite virus spread

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers won’t be compelled to wear face masks as they meet next week at the Statehouse for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic was first sweeping across the country in March.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana reinstating some coronavirus limits as risk spreads

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor announced Wednesday that some coronavirus restrictions are being reinstated after several weeks of sharp increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana lists nearly all counties at high coronavirus risk

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Almost every Indiana county now faces higher-risk levels of coronavirus spread as the state’s sharp increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths has continued since nearly all statewide restrictions were lifted seven weeks ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Fight looms over limiting Indiana governor's emergency power

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb withstood criticism over his use of state emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic, cruising to a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republican wins tighten their control of Indiana Legislature

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republicans will be returning to the Statehouse with an even tighter grip on the Legislature after again turning aside Democrats who had tried to break the GOP’s supermajority control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP congressional winner says she hopes for cooperation

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Fresh off winning a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republican Spartz wins hard-fought Indiana US House race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Victoria Spartz has won a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vote count continues in tight Indiana congressional race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The counting of mail-in ballots continued Wednesday night in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tight race for Indiana congressional seat too early to call

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The outcome of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana Republicans sweep by Democrats in statewide races

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans won continued control of the Indiana governor’s office and kept the state in the GOP’s presidential column as voters cast the final ballots Tuesday, with Democrats falling short in other races they targeted in hopes of clawing back to political relevance in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republican Holcomb wins reelection as Indiana governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans won continued control of the Indiana governor’s office as voters cast the final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater political relevance in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP candidate for Indiana attorney general has COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, the Republican candidate for Indiana attorney general, has tested positive for COVID-19 after developing “some symptoms," his campaign announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats looking to chip into GOP's Indiana dominance

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans were poised to continue their Indiana political dominance as voters cast this year’s final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater relevance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats aiming to grab Indiana attorney general's office

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The race for the Indiana attorney general’s office was
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats looking to chip into GOP's Indiana dominance

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans were poised to continue their Indiana political dominance as voters cast this year’s final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater relevance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor won't back mandatory COVID-19 vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Tuesday night that he would not support requiring residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once such immunizations become available.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor won't back mandatory COVID-19 vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Tuesday night that he would not support requiring residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once such immunizations become available.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor candidates debating as virus troubles grow

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The three candidates for Indiana governor are meeting for their last televised debate Tuesday night, one week ahead of Election Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New in power, Indiana House leader faces tough election race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big money has been pouring in for a closing days rush to protect the legislative seat for one of the top Republicans in the Indiana Statehouse.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US court backs Indiana's limits on voting time extensions

INDIANANPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a law unique to Indiana that prohibits voters from asking county judges to extend voting hours beyond the state’s 6 p.m. closing time because of problems on Election Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats aiming for seat in longtime Indiana GOP stronghold

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The suburbs clustered across the north side of Indianapolis have been a treasure trove of Republican votes for decades, reliably supporting the party’s state and congressional candidates by wide margins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats aiming for seat in longtime Indiana GOP stronghold

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The suburbs clustered across the north side of Indianapolis have been a treasure trove of Republican votes for decades, reliably supporting the party’s state and congressional candidates by wide margins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor faces debate challenges over virus actions

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb took on the conservative criticism over his coronavirus pandemic orders as he faced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor faces debate challenges over virus actions

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb took on the conservative criticism over his coronavirus pandemic orders as he faced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor candidates debating amid virus illness jump

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The three
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Indiana governor tests negative for COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb has tested negative for COVID-19, his office said Thursday, a day after the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Indiana governor adds no new restrictions amid virus spread

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor decided Wednesday against reinstating tougher restrictions on businesses and crowd sizes despite the state’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Decision expected from Indiana governor on mask mandate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor was set to announce a decision Wednesday on extending the state's face mask mandate amid sharp increases in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Indiana race opens up after attorney general's troubles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Democrats are targeting the state attorney general’s race as their best chance to break the stranglehold Republicans have over state government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Indiana race opens up after attorney general's troubles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Democrats are targeting the state attorney general’s race as their best chance to break the stranglehold Republicans have over state government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Indiana finances take a big blow from coronavirus crisis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's finances are taking a major hit from the coronavirus crisis, and it just remains to be seen how big of a hit it will be.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Indiana officials considering only mail-in vote for primary

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana election officials have started contemplating whether voters might need to cast all ballots by mail for the state’s primary election because of the coronavirus pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Indiana's May 5 primary postponed due to coronavirus threat

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s political leaders announced Friday that they agreed to push back the state primary by nearly a month, to June 2, and to allow all voters to cast mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Surgeon general's TV praise of Trump earns his 'star' label

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general caught the eye of Donald Trump in a tried-and-true way: praising the 45th president on television.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana sees 1st coronavirus death as restrictions added

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana officials cracked down further on public activities Monday as the state reported its first death linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana governor letting school districts decide on closings

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Local leaders should decide if schools should be closed and large gatherings canceled, Indiana's governor said Friday, even as his top health official acknowledged the uncertainty over how widespread coronavirus infections are in the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tougher Indiana law on under-18 marriages wins approval

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anyone younger than 18 will need a judge’s permission in order to get married in Indiana under a law change approved by state legislators.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers back banning local rental regulations

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed blocking Indiana cities from regulating rental properties, a move that opponents argue threatens existing local protections for tenants and would tilt state law heavily in favor of landlords.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Proposal fails on path forcing out Indiana attorney general

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Negotiations fell apart among Republican legislators Wednesday on a proposal that could have forced Indiana’s attorney general from office if his law license is suspended over allegations that he drunkenly groped four women.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana lawmakers back new steps on coal plant closures

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A proposal that environmental groups have decried as propping up the coal industry narrowly won approval Tuesday from Indiana lawmakers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Advocates say Indiana regulation limits threaten renters

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Opponents are warning that a Republican push to block Indiana cities from regulating rental properties threatens existing local protections for tenants and would tilt state law heavily in favor of landlords.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana ban on drivers using handheld phones wins approval

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State legislators on Tuesday gave their final approval to a proposal banning motorists from using handheld cellphones on Indiana roads to combat distracted driving.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana House sees leadership change session nears end

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The top leadership position in the Indiana House changed hands Monday for the first time in a decade in an unusual transition just as this year’s legislative session is about to wrap up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana governor backs path for forcing out attorney general

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor is endorsing a proposal that could force the state's attorney general from office if his law license is suspended over allegations that he drunkenly groped a state legislator and three other women.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana House honors ex-Speaker Bauer's 50-year career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana House Speaker Patrick is about to cast his final votes as he wraps up a 50-year lawmaker career that’s made him the longest-serving member in the Legislature’s history.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Indiana hospital bill proposal rolled back amid protest

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers on Monday rolled back a proposal that could cut how much insurance companies pay for medical services performed at offices located away from a hospital's main campus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO