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Republican senators seek answers on release of suspected ISIS terrorists into U.S

By Indy Standard | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and a group of Republican senators have sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas seeking explanations after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS were apprehended at the southern border, vetted, and subsequently released into the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently detained these individuals following a wiretap that reportedly caught one discussing bombs.

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Help IPS students succeed with back-to-school supply drive

By Indy Standard | Jun 20, 2024

As the back-to-school season approaches, it is time to consider how to support students in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). One crucial factor for school success is having the necessary supplies. However, for many families, the cost of these supplies can be a significant burden.

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Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donates musical instruments enhancing education at Harshman Middle School

By Indy Standard | Jun 20, 2024

Music made by students at Harshman Middle School will sound a bit sweeter this school year, thanks to a donation from Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a nationally renowned non-profit dedicated to the future of music and arts education. The donation includes an array of musical instruments and accessories, ranging from marimbas to clarinet reeds.

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Bipartisan bill reintroduced by Young, Shaheen targets rising student debt with institutional accountability

By Indy Standard | Jun 19, 2024

Amid escalating student debt across the United States, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) have reintroduced the Student Protection and Success Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to address the growing student debt crisis by increasing accountability for higher education institutions regarding their students' ability to repay loans.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Marion County in week ending June 15

By Indy Standard | Jun 19, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Braun introduces bills addressing priorities for Older Americans Act reauthorization

By Indy Standard | Jun 18, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Braun, Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced four bills highlighting his priorities for the Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization. These bills address long-term care programs, nutrition programs, national resource centers, and disease prevention and wellness programs for seniors. The OAA was last reauthorized in 2020 and will expire on September 30, 2024.

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Bipartisan senators introduce bill targeting deepfake revenge porn

By Indy Standard | Jun 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act today. The bill aims to protect victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse, commonly referred to as "revenge pornography." The legislation seeks to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated NCII or "deepfake pornography," and mandates that social media platforms implement procedures for removing such...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending June 15?

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Carson votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. André Carson (IN-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Indiana invests $10 million in safety gear for volunteer firefighters

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

Local volunteer fire departments recently received new personal protective equipment due to a $10 million statewide investment supported by State Representatives Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville).

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Brookside Elementary to host backpack giveaway for new school year

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

Brookside Elementary will host the Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, July 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The event, organized in partnership with the Mayor’s Latino Advisory Council, aims to help local students prepare for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Indiana provides extensive support for military members and veterans

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

Indiana is committed to supporting military members and veterans through various assistance programs, including housing support, legal aid, and other essential services. Numerous organizations across the state are dedicated to providing resources to ensure that veterans and active service members receive the care and opportunities they deserve.

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Young recognizes Hoosier students who completed summer internship

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recognized Hoosier students who participated in the first session of his summer internship program in Washington, D.C. The students assisted with daily activities and special projects related to legislation, communications, and constituent services.

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IPS educator emphasizes parental role in fostering children's literacy

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

In a bustling classroom at Merle Sidener Academy 59, Melinda Millholland is on a mission to ignite a passion for literacy in her young students. A 23-year educator for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), Millholland spends several hours each morning with a half dozen eager learners at Sidener. Focused primarily on literacy, Millholland’s English language arts class caters to rising fourth-grade students, providing tailored instruction to meet their individual needs.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 15

By Indy Standard | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Indy Standard area weekly mass times

By Indy Standard | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending June 8?

By Indy Standard | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan JUDGES Act advances from committee to full Senate

By Indy Standard | Jun 13, 2024

On June 13, 2024, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) celebrated the passage of their Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024 by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. The bipartisan bill, as amended, unanimously passed the committee and now moves to the full Senate for a vote.

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Republican senators challenge President Biden's new overtime rule

By Indy Standard | Jun 13, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), along with a group of Republican senators, are challenging President Biden’s new Overtime Rule published by the Department of Labor. The rule will increase the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay from $35,568 to $58,656 in January 2025, with additional increases every three years thereafter.

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Republican senators affirm support for nationwide IVF access

By Indy Standard | Jun 13, 2024

On June 13, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined all Republican senators in a joint statement reaffirming support for continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).