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Amazon cloud computing unit plans to invest $11 billion to build data center in northern Indiana
Read full article: Amazon cloud computing unit plans to invest $11 billion to build data center in northern IndianaAmazon’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in northern Indiana that will create at least 1,000 new jobs.
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Read full article: Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push backSome Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedure.
State Republicans killed an Indiana city's lawsuit to stop illegal gun sales. Why?
Read full article: State Republicans killed an Indiana city's lawsuit to stop illegal gun sales. Why?The northwestern Indiana city of Gary sued several big-name gun manufacturers and retailers in 1999, saying they could do more to prevent illegal firearm sales.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs proclamation condemning antisemitism while vetoing bill defining it
Read full article: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs proclamation condemning antisemitism while vetoing bill defining itIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill defining antisemitism and left the future of the bipartisan legislation uncertain.
Families with transgender kids are increasingly forced to travel out of state for the care they need
Read full article: Families with transgender kids are increasingly forced to travel out of state for the care they needFamilies around the U.S. are scrambling to navigate new laws that prohibit their transgender children and teenagers from accessing gender-affirming care.
Federal judge blocks much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Read full article: Federal judge blocks much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minorsA federal judge is blocking much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.
GM, Samsung SDI teaming to build more than $3B EV battery cell plant in Indiana
Read full article: GM, Samsung SDI teaming to build more than $3B EV battery cell plant in IndianaGeneral Motors and Samsung SDI are teaming up to create a more than $3 billion electric vehicle battery cell plant in Indiana.
Indiana, Idaho governors sign bans on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Indiana, Idaho governors sign bans on gender-affirming careIndiana and Idaho are banning transgender children from accessing gender-affirming care after Republican governors in those states signed bans into law on Wednesday.
Indiana trans health care ban 'clear as mud,' governor says
Read full article: Indiana trans health care ban 'clear as mud,' governor saysIndiana’s governor hasn't said if he will allow an impending ban all gender-affirming care for minors to become law, but told reporters Tuesday that the bill on his desk is “clear as mud.”.
Indiana governor in Taiwan following high-profile US visits
Read full article: Indiana governor in Taiwan following high-profile US visitsIndiana’s Republican governor has begun a visit to Taiwan, following two recent high-profile visits by U.S. politicians that drew China’s ire and Chinese military drills.
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe
Read full article: Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post RoeIndiana has become the first state in the nation to pass new legislation restricting access to abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Indiana lawmakers enact trans sports ban with veto override
Read full article: Indiana lawmakers enact trans sports ban with veto overrideRepublican lawmakers in Indiana have voted to override the GOP governor’s veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports and join more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws.
Indiana GOP lawmakers hold off many hard-right challengers
Read full article: Indiana GOP lawmakers hold off many hard-right challengersFrustrated Indiana conservatives fell short in several primary races in their drive to push the Republican-controlled state Legislature further to the right and saw one of their movement’s leaders lose his reelection bid.
EV battery maker LG will add up to 1,200 jobs in Michigan
Read full article: EV battery maker LG will add up to 1,200 jobs in MichiganElectric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution, a joint-venture partner with automaker General Motors, plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025.
GOP governors ignore Biden's latest plea on mask mandates
Read full article: GOP governors ignore Biden's latest plea on mask mandatesBut Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchison announced Tuesday he is dropping the state’s mask mandate immediately, a day earlier than previously announced. Gretchen Whitmer to ask whether the White House has considered surging additional vaccines to states with rapidly increasing infection rates. Kay Ivey intends for her state’s mask mandate to end on April 9 as planned, though she urged people to wear masks as a matter of personal responsibility. Eric Holcomb, to reconsider dropping the state’s mask mandate.
The Latest: California prisons to resume in-person visits
Read full article: The Latest: California prisons to resume in-person visitsThe state health department said nearly 17,000 people had filled up four days of appointments for the speedway clinic being held Friday through Monday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California state prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits with inmates more than a year after they were halted because of the coronavirus pandemic. Museums, aquariums, retail businesses and shops, hair salons and personal care businesses can operate at 100% capacity indoors and outdoors. The three joined neighboring Santa Mateo County on Tuesday as the latest Bay Area counties to move into California’s “moderate” tier for coronavirus restrictions. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady says the biggest driver behind the increase is young adults.
The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20
Read full article: The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20Eric Holcomb received his COVID-19 vaccine shot Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the opening of the state’s first mass vaccination clinic. Holcomb wore a face mask in the front passenger seat of an SUV while getting the shot of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the drive-through clinic. Ad___TORONTO — Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19, approving the Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose. Canada has pre-purchased 10 million Johnson & Johnson doses, with options to buy another 28 million. The U.S. approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last month.
Planning to travel this holiday season? Governors across the Midwest are urging you to reconsider
Read full article: Planning to travel this holiday season? Governors across the Midwest are urging you to reconsiderLANSING, Mich. – A group of bipartisan governors from states across the Midwest are urging people to do their part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season. As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Michigan had risen to 437,985 -- and 10,752 deaths had been reported, according to state officials. Tony Evers released a video on social media pushing for residents to be safe as we head into the holiday season. If you are planning to travel or gather with other households for the holidays – we urge you to reconsider. Bipartisan Governors from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, and WisconsinThe group of governors released a similar video before Thanksgiving asking families to reconsider traveling for the holiday.
Montana goes red; it's status quo in other governor races
Read full article: Montana goes red; it's status quo in other governor racesMike Parson, and State Auditor Nicole Galloway are seen onstage before the Missouri gubernatorial debate at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri. Democrats are hoping to gain control of more state legislative chambers after Republicans scored huge wins in 2010. The only governor's job to change parties is in Montana, where Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte defeated Democratic Lt. Gov. The national Democratic and Republican governors associations and the campaigns themselves have contributed more than $24 million to the race. In Missouri, incumbent Mike Parson, a Republican, defeated Nicole Galloway, the state auditor who was the Democrats' best chance to pick up a seat.
The Latest: Melbourne eases restrictions after cases drop
Read full article: The Latest: Melbourne eases restrictions after cases drop(AP Photo/Lewis Joly)MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne, has loosened lockdown restrictions as new and active COVID-19 continue to decline. Victoria state reported only two new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and no deaths. The total number of cases on the reservation is now 10,913. Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466. There are 106,503 total cases reported since the pandemic began in March and 1,168 deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
Indiana governor defends officer response to assault report
Read full article: Indiana governor defends officer response to assault reportIm proud of the DNR and the way theyve conducted themselves, Holcomb said, Theyve done everything right, by the book. Much of the assault that followed was captured on cellphone video by people Booker had met up with that day. The governor has complete control over DNR," Liell told The Associated Press. State environmental groups, including the Hoosier Environmental Council, Friends of Lake Monroe and Sierra Clubs Hoosier Chapter, are also calling on the Indiana DNR to review its policies and publicly condemn racism. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.