As budget deficit balloons, will in Washington to address it seems to ebb
The political dynamics that enabled bipartisan deficit-cutting deals decades ago has disappeared, replaced by bitter partisanship and chronic dysfunction.
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Indiana budget director resigning to join UIndy
State Budget Director Jason Dudich is expected to work for the state through the end of the legislative session in mid-May.
U.S. productivity shows modest fourth quarter increase
For the full year, productivity rose 1.3 percent, a small improvement from a 1.1 percent gain in 2017. It was the best showing since a 3.4 percent productivity surge in 2010.
Hot U.S. job market coaxing people in from sidelines
A surprisingly strong burst of job growth over the past year has led many economists to wonder: Where are all the workers coming from?
Hot U.S. job market coaxing people in from sidelines
A surprisingly strong burst of job growth over the past year has led many economists to wonder: Where are all the workers coming from?
IndyCar steadily regaining momentum as new season gets ready to roll
IndyCar is ready to go racing again after six long months spent solidifying the business side of the series as it executes a five-year plan aimed at continued growth.
Dollar Tree to close up to 390 Family Dollar stores
In central Indiana, there are 48 Family Dollar stores and 38 Dollar Tree stores within 25 miles of downtown Indianapolis.
iPhone sales are falling, and Apple’s app fees might be next
A brewing backlash against the rich commissions Apple earns from all purchases and subscriptions made via iPhone apps could undercut the app store, which generates about a third of the company's services revenue.
China says new law will bar demands for technology handover
China will bar government authorities from demanding overseas companies hand over technology secrets in exchange for market share, addressing a key complaint at the heart of the China-U.S. trade dispute.
FDA chief Gottlieb steps down after nearly two years
Scott Gottlieb bucked expectations by pushing the agency to expand its authorities in several key ways, including an unprecedented effort to make cigarettes less addictive by requiring lower nicotine levels .
Dixon hoping to add back-to-back IndyCar titles to ring collection
Scott Dixon's newest IndyCar title defense began Tuesday with some endorsements.
Three get prison in college basketball recruiting scandal
The men were convicted in October of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for funneling illegal payments to families of recruits to the University of Louisville, University of Kansas and North Carolina State University.
With $30M gift, Indiana University renames SPEA after O’Neill
Indiana University has renamed its School of Public and Environmental Affairs after alumnus and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill.
Kroger plans to widen Visa ban as premium-card fees hurt margins
Kroger Co., the biggest U.S. supermarket chain, plans to widen a ban on Visa Inc. credit cards. And the grocer hasn’t ruled out expanding the ban to include all of its stores.
Walmart to make ‘every effort’ to keep disabled greeters
Greg Foran, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. stores, said in a memo to store managers Thursday night that “we are taking some specific steps to support” greeters with disabilities.
Central Indiana police chief accused of taking extra $1,530
Martinsville Police Chief Matthew Long was charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using his computer to bank more sick days than he was entitled to and cashing them out.
Gap to close 230 stores, spin off Old Navy into new public company
The Gap brand has struggled as part of a broader slump for brick and mortar retailers, even as the lower-priced Old Navy brand has resonated with discount shoppers.
Tesla to close stores to reduce costs for $35,000 Model 3
Tesla plans to sell its electric cars only online as it accelerates its cost-cutting efforts. The company will close many of its 378 stores, but leave some open as galleries or "information centers" in high-traffic areas.
Farm loan delinquencies highest in nine years as prices slump
The nation's farmers are struggling to pay back loans after years of low crop prices and a backlash from foreign buyers over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Indiana hospital closure to cost 200 people their jobs
A southern Indiana hospital that's struggled financially will close this spring after a decade of operation.