Articles tagged as: COVID-19
March 27, 2025
IDOH estimates it could lose about $40 million after federal government cuts COVID-19 funding
The Indiana Department of Health said it was notified this week the federal government canceled COVID-19 grants given to the state. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is pulling back funding from state and local health departments across the country.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2024
COVID-19 tests, variants and updated vaccines: Here’s what you need to know
The newest update to the COVID-19 vaccine reached pharmacies as infections in Indiana began to rise. Members of our audience had questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, tests and variants.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
Pandemic school funding to sunset as Indiana asks for spending extension
Indiana could get some more time to close out ESSER-funded projects. Schools can apply for an extension that would push the deadline from January to March 2026.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2024
The Checkup: What to know about the latest COVID vaccines and surge
COVID is surging, but new vaccines have been approved. Here’s what to know
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Nearly 70% of Indiana students fall short in both math, English standards post-pandemic
This year nearly seven out of 10 students are not considered proficient in both the math and English language arts state standards.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Indiana can no longer charge monthly payments for HIP after federal ruling
Indiana will no longer be able to require monthly payments for one of its Medicaid programs after a 2020 approval was vacated by a federal judge.
Read MoreMay 9, 2024
Indiana hospital margins lag behind nation, with some budgets in the red
Some Indiana hospital budgets are in the red as the collective operating margin for state hospitals continues to be under 1%.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Expert pushes back on attorney general's report on COVID-19 data, says it lacks context
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita published a report that he said proves the state used faulty data to justify the Stay-At-Home order at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts warn Rokita's claims lack context.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
The feds sent letters to Indiana among other states to fix SNAP application errors and inefficiencies
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent out a letter to the governors of 44 states that are not meeting federal standards for processing SNAP applications.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2023
Indiana Medicaid program is $1 billion more expensive after forecasting error
Indiana's Medicaid program will cost about $1 billion more in the current state budget than previously expected.
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