Holcomb reveals plan to gradually reopen Indiana businesses and ease restrictions on public activity
Hoosiers will soon be able to patron businesses, possibly beginning later this month, in a plan revealed May 1 by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Personal protective gear, donations pour in as state battles pandemic
In the weeks since the first coronavirus cases were reported in Indiana, donations have poured in and manufacturers have boosted production of personal protective gear for those on the frontlines fighting the pandemic.
Oil stockpiles, low demand expected to continue pushing retail gas prices lower for near term
Initiatives to limit public interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic has kept demand for gasoline low the past several weeks, a trend expected to continue next month even as businesses in some parts of the U.S. begin to reopen, experts say.
Health care workers show appreciation for support during crisis
As the number of reported coronavirus cases continues rising, waves of resources have poured in from people and businesses eager to help frontline workers aiding those affected by the pandemic.
Layoffs across many business sectors rising because of pandemic
As most economists expected, the coronavirus pandemic has feed a wave of layoffs across numerous business sectors the past several weeks.
Peoples Bank approves nearly $75 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
Munster-based Peoples Bank recently began funding nearly $75 million in loans under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program as part of the CARES Act to assist the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holcomb working with neighboring governors to coordinate plan for gradually reopening Midwest economy
Gov. Eric Holcomb and six other neighboring state governors announced April 16, a partnership to coordinate on a plan to reopen the Midwest region economy, which could happen sometime in May.
Indiana lands share of $10 billion in federal relief dollars to aid airports
Indiana is receiving a share of $10 billion in federal assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Airport Grant Program.
Indiana manufacturers stepping up during crisis to produce personal protective gear and products for health care workers
Manufacturers around Indiana are stepping up to produce personal protective gear and other needed supplies as well as equipment to help the health care industry during the COVID-19 crisis.
Organizations donate funds to groups providing services to homebound during crisis
The coronavirus outbreak has placed heightened demand on service organizations assisting people affected by the crisis.