U.S. farmers who sell to China feel pain of Beijing’s tariffs
On Monday, President Donald Trump told reporters that a new program to relieve U.S. farmers’ pain is being devised and predicted that they will be “very happy.”
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Jury orders Monsanto to pay $2B in weed killer cancer case
The jury’s verdict is the third such courtroom loss for Monsanto in California since August, but a San Francisco law professor said it’s likely a trial judge or appellate court will significantly reduce the punitive damage award.
Indiana joining other states in nursing licensing exchange
Indiana will recognize nursing licenses from most other states with a new law taking effect this summer.
Ex-Rep. Rokita, who voted to defund Amtrak, picked for board
A group that advocates for train passengers wants the Senate to reject the nomination of a former Indiana congressman for Amtrak's board of directors.
Indiana Attorney General Hill defends pay hikes for top aides
Curtis Hill said the raises are to reward performance and stay competitive, not to thank employees for sticking with him through controversy.
Court blocks deal banning Indiana sheriff’s ICE cooperation
A federal appeals court has tossed out an agreement under which the sheriff's department in Indianapolis stopped detaining people based solely on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requests.
Trump says new China tariffs will help, not hurt, United States
President Donald Trump said Friday that trade talks between China and the U.S. were continuing in a “very congenial manner” despite new tariffs the U.S. imposed Friday on $200 billion in Chinese imports and Beijing’s vow to retaliate.
Company plans $9M research facility in Crawfordsville
An Alabama-based company that makes pipes for water, oil and natural gas is planning to build the 30,000-square-foot research and development facility on 17 acres.
U.S. tariff increase on $200B of Chinese imports takes effect
President Donald Trump's latest tariff hikes on Chinese goods took effect Friday and Beijing said it would retaliate, escalating a battle over China's technology ambitions and other trade strains.
Trump administration taking aim at ‘surprise’ medical bills
President Donald Trump will begin a push Thursday to fight health care sticker shock by limiting the unexpected charges faced by insured patients when a member of a health care team that treated them is not in their insurer’s network.
U.S., China wield threats going into high-stakes trade talks
U.S. and Chinese negotiators are to resume trade talks Thursday, just hours before the United States is set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
Indiana manufacturer plans $5.5M expansion, 226 jobs
A company that designs and makes cutting and grinding products and custom tools is moving forward on an expansion that includes adding more jobs in northeastern Indiana.
Indiana awards 200 scholarships to future teachers
The commission says 393 students applied for the 2019-20 scholarships, with applications coming from 212 high schools in 82 of the Indiana's 92 counties.
Drugmakers will have to reveal medication prices in TV ads
The Trump administration has finalized regulations that will require drug companies to disclose list prices of medications costing more than $35 for a month’s supply.
Debt collectors to use email, texts under proposed new federal rules
The rules released Tuesday are an update to debt-collection regulations enacted in the 1970s, which never took into account changes in technology, like the use of cellphones, email or the internet.
Associate of former Pacers star Person pleads guilty in NCAA bribery case
An Atlanta clothier and former NBA referee pleaded guilty in an NCAA basketball scandal Tuesday, admitting to teaming up with ex-Auburn basketball assistant coach and former Indiana Pacers star Chuck Person in a bribery scheme.
Indianapolis police arrest two men in shootings of visiting judges
Police said Tuesday that detectives arrested 41-year-old Brandon Kaiser and 23-year-old Alfredo Vazquez for their alleged roles in the shootings.
Chinese team heads to Washington to salvage trade talks
The announcement suggests President Xi Jinping's government is putting its desire to end a conflict that has battered Chinese exporters ahead of the political need to look tough in the face of U.S. pressure.
Mexico says tariffs will send tomato prices soaring in U.S.
Mexico’s Economy Department said Tuesday that U.S. consumers could pay 38% to 70% more for tomatoes if the U.S. Commerce Department re-imposes anti-dumping duties on Mexican imports.
U.S. job openings jump to nearly 7.5 million
There are now 1.2 million more open jobs than there are unemployed Americans, a dynamic that suggests businesses will have to keep raising pay to attract and retain the workers they need.