Indiana Hospitals Rank Among Best States for Price Transparency

According to a new study, Indiana hospitals rank fourth highest in the nation for making hospital prices transparent to consumers. The study claims that more than half of U.S. hospitals have not complied with recent federal regulations requiring hospitals to disclose their prices online to help consumers shop for medical care and prevent unexpected bills…

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Indiana Chamber on State Vaccine Mandate Bill (HB 1001): wrong policy for employers and for Hoosiers as COVID numbers surge

The Indiana General Assembly’s attempt (House Bill 1001) to restrict businesses’ ability to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees, if they so choose, is before the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce supports the first three sections of HB 1001 regarding the emergency order and maintaining supplemental federal funding. However,…

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Hoosiers can now support the Y through specialty license plate

Indiana motorists will soon be able to sport a specialty license plate to show their support for YMCAs throughout the state. Proceeds from plate purchases will benefit YMCA efforts to help youth develop personal growth and engagement in life-long, responsible citizenship as well as access to health and wellness programs across Indiana. The plates, which…

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HCLA Announces Hiring of New Executive Director

The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is excited to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Diana Coyle. Coyle will begin her role as executive director effective January 3, 2022. Coyle holds a BA in Communication from North Carolina State University and a Master’s of Education with a concentration in Higher Education and Student…

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Great American Songbook Foundation opens applications for Songbook Academy 2022

U.S. high school singers with interests in musical theater, jazz and classic popular music can apply now to experience a life-changing week of performances, pre-professional training and personal mentoring from Broadway stars and other arts and entertainment professionals. The Great American Songbook Foundation has opened the application process for its 13th annual Songbook Academy® national…

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Hamilton County Farmers, Meet Agoro Carbon Agronomist Alex Fiock

Local agronomist Alex Fiock has joined Agoro Carbon Alliance, a global business created for farmers and ranchers to earn additional revenue through changes to farming and ranching practices. Fiock will be serving the Hamilton County community offering insight on climate-smart agriculture practices. Fiock, operating in northern and central Indiana, specializes in helping farmers and ranchers…

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Real estate stats still hot

New housing data issued by the MIBOR Realtor Association for November shows an increase in median sales price, pending sales, new listings and closed sales. Or in other words, the market was still sizzling hot through November. Median sales prices rose 12.1 percent in November compared to November 2020, and decreased 1.6 percent compared to…

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