Articles tagged as: COVID-19
July 31, 2020
Indiana Governor Urged To Expand Mail Voting During Pandemic
Two former Indiana lieutenant governors called for Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to expand mail-in voting Friday as the coronavirus continues. Without a broad mail-in voting option, former Indiana lieutenant governors John Mutz and Kathy Davis said Friday that fewer voting locations and long lines at polls will further suppress minority, disabled and low-income voters.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2020
Indiana Student, School Staff Member Test Positive For Virus
In the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation, a student tested positive for the virus on the first day back to class. At Avon High School, a staff member tested positive.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Marion County Schools Face New Restrictions, Guidelines To Reopen
All Marion County schools will be required to follow a health metric for when they can offer in-person instruction. The order is based on the seven-day average of the countys COVID-19 positivity rate.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Anti-Hunger Advocates Push For Food Stamp Benefit Boost
Anti-hunger advocates from around the country say Congress needs to boost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Purdue University Team To Test Safety Of School Water
Health officials warn that water in schools may be contaminated with unsafe levels of bacteria and metals from sitting stagnant in the pipes since March.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
COVID Lockdown At Indiana Women’s Prison Eases, At Least For Now
The conditions have prompted health and fire safety concerns from advocates, politicians -- even employees -- especially in recent weeks as temperatures climbed.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
You Asked How Schools Will Address Equity Issues, Reopening? We've Got Answers
Members of the Indiana 2020 Two-Way asked us how schools -- whether in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two -- are addressing lingering equity issues related to race, health, technology, and special education.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
CARES Grants To Help Homeless Announced
The City of Indianapolis has awarded $2.7 million in CARES Act funding to seven organizations assisting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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Coronavirus Wastewater Testing 'An Extremely Valuable Tool' In Predicting Outbreak
New research married with techniques of the past is providing valuable data to a growing number of cities -- including one right here in Indiana.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2020
Family Caregivers Face Unique Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic
Caregivers juggle work and family, and coordinate medical care for a loved one -- a lot of responsibility under normal conditions. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of caregivers across the country are adjusting to new ways of life.
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