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Senate designates week-long celebration for U.S. national parks

By Indy Standard | Apr 19, 2024

The United States Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to designate April 20-28, 2024, as National Park Week.

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Ranking Member Braun Outlines Senate Aging Committee Priorities for FY 2025

By Indy Standard | Apr 18, 2024

Ranking Member Mike Braun has released the top priorities for the Senate Special Committee on Aging for fiscal year (FY) 2025. In a letter addressed to Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, Senator Braun highlighted key areas of focus for the committee.Senator Braun emphasized the importance of sustaining essential programs for seniors such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, along with improving retirement security and standing up for seniors in the gig economy. He also stressed the need to reduce barriers for...

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Youth Leads Efforts to Authorize FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin

By Indy Standard | Apr 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Laphonza Butler have introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize the production of coins commemorating the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Senator Young, co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, expressed his excitement, stating, "As a co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus and an avid soccer fan, I am excited to welcome the FIFA Men’s World Cup back to the United States for the first time in over three decades. This bipartisan bill will help preserve the legacy of this historic event and support...

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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure U.S. Leads Global AI Innovation

By Indy Standard | Apr 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Maria Cantwell, Marsha Blackburn, and John Hickenlooper have come together to introduce the bipartisan Future of AI Innovation Act. The bill aims to maintain American leadership in the global race to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.Senator Young emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "The Future of AI Innovation Act is critical to maintaining American leadership in the global race to advance AI." He highlighted the need for partnerships between government, the private sector, and academia to establish...

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Young, Merkley Celebrate Committee Passage of Bill Promoting Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict

By Indy Standard | Apr 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young expressed his satisfaction with the committee passage of the bipartisan bill, stating, "The Chinese Communist Party’s aggression towards Tibet is self-serving, with negotiations and even the very definition of Tibet on the CCP’s terms. We must refresh U.S. policy towards Tibet, and push for negotiations that advance freedoms for the Tibetan people and peaceful resolution to the CCP’s conflict with the Dalai Lama. I am pleased by this vote, and I urge the full Senate to pass this bipartisan legislation and demonstrate America’s resolve that the CCP’s...

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Senators Introduce Resolution Declaring April 2024 Financial Literacy Month

By Indy Standard | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have introduced a resolution to declare April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month. The initiative, recognized by the U.S. Senate since 2004, aims to promote financial empowerment and raise awareness of the importance of financial education. According to the resolution, Financial Literacy Month is a national celebration that provides resources to help Americans of all ages develop and maintain healthy financial habits.Joining Senators Young, Scott, and Reed in this resolution are a...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Marion County in week ending Apr. 13

By Indy Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate Passes Resolution Establishing World Quantum Day

By Indy Standard | Apr 16, 2024

In a recent development, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young, Maggie Hassan, Marsha Blackburn, and Maria Cantwell to commemorate and support the goals of World Quantum Day, an annual event recognized on April 14th.Senator Young emphasized the significance of quantum science in technology advancements, stating, "Quantum science continues to create revolutionary technology and will help America secure our competitive advantage." He stressed the importance of providing resources for children to learn quantum...

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Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at Long-Term Care Workforce Hearing

By Indy Standard | Apr 16, 2024

Washington, April 16th, 2024 - Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Mike Braun made a powerful opening statement at the Long-Term Care Workforce Hearing, alongside Chairman Bob Casey. The hearing focused on addressing shortages and improving the profession within the long-term care workforce.During his remarks, Braun emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "By 2030, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in our history." He also pointed out the existing shortage of long-term care workers, noting that it is expected to...

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Study ranks Indianapolis #10 worst city in America for marijuana use

By Indy Standard News Service | Apr 15, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana is ranked the 10th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.

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Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Renew Trade Partnership Between U.S. and Sub-Saharan African Countries

By Indy Standard | Apr 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young, James Risch, and Chris Coons have introduced the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024, aiming to renew and strengthen a key trade program with sub-Saharan African countries. Young stated, “For over two decades, AGOA has strengthened economic and trade relations between the U.S. and sub-Saharan African countries. This legislation to renew AGOA will enhance the oversight and efficiency of the program and further develop the relationship between the U.S. and this growing region.”The AGOA Renewal and...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Indy Standard | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Indy Standard | Apr 14, 2024

These former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Indy Standard area weekly mass times

By Indy Standard | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Indy Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Marion County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Indy Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Republican Senators Call for Impeachment Trial of Mayorkas

By Indy Standard | Apr 11, 2024

In a recent development, U.S. Senator Todd Young and more than 40 Republican senators have urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to proceed with a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The senators emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation safer, yet with 7.5 million encounters since President Biden took office, our southern border is a national security disaster."Highlighting the severity of the...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Indy Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Indy Standard | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Marion County in week ending Apr. 6

By Indy Standard | Apr 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Indy Standard | Apr 7, 2024

These former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.