U.S. consumer spending ticks up, incomes rise
The Commerce Department said February’s modest spending increase followed an equal gain in January and a rise of 0.4 percent in December.
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Hamilton County nearing Allen as 3rd most populous county
New projections show that fast-growing Hamilton County in suburban Indianapolis could become Indiana's third most-populous county within about a decade, surpassing Fort Wayne's Allen County. State population estimates prepared by Indiana University's Indiana Business Research Center show that Hamilton County has grown by 17 percent since 2010, to 323,000 people. Allen County has grown 5 […]
Indiana soybean farmers worry about possible China tariffs
Some Indiana farmers are concerned that the struggling soybean industry could face another blow if China imposes tariffs on U.S. soybeans.
Emails show Pence took criticism in 2015 for changing religious freedom law
The correspondence from former Gov. Mike Pence’s official and private email accounts offers a window into one of the most challenging periods of his political career.
Fishers renews $240K deal with Senate candidate’s wife
Unlike many government contract attorneys who are paid by the hour or project, Jennifer Messer receives the same $20,000 monthly check from Fishers regardless of how much she works.
Economic growth last quarter much better than first estimated
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.9 percent annual rate in the final three months of last year, a sharp upward revision that shows a third straight quarter of healthy growth.
Governor appoints new head for Indiana administration agency
A high-level Republican staffer in the Indiana House of Representatives has been appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to lead the state’s purchasing and property management agency.
Decision to add citizenship question to census draws outcry
The 2020 U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship status, a move that brought swift condemnation from Democrats, who said it would intimidate immigrants and discourage them from participating.
Colts QB Luck throwing footballs again as part of rehab
Andrew Luck’s progress is good news for the Colts, who stand to see a rise in season ticket sales if fans feel more secure about the star quarterback’s health.
McConnell seeks to remove hemp from controlled substance list
The U.S. Senate's top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the mainstream by introducing legislation to legalize the crop as an agricultural commodity.
Doctors, store owners say they approve of Indiana cannabis oil law
Doctors said CBD has therapeutic benefits with little to no THC, the compound causing the high usually associated with marijuana use.
Hamilton nearing Allen as Indiana’s third most-populous county
State population estimates prepared by the Indiana Business Research Center show Hamilton County has grown by 17 percent since 2010.
Jeffboat to close Ohio River shipyard next month
Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat will be ending ship-building operations at the site that stretch back more than 180 years.
Carmel thumbs nose at Indiana’s new short-term rentals law
Indiana is the fourth state, following Florida, Idaho and Arizona, to approve statewide standards for short-term rentals.
U.S. charges nine Iranians in massive hacking scheme
The Trump administration announced criminal charges against Iranians accused in a government-sponsored hacking scheme to pilfer sensitive information from hundreds of universities, private companies and American government agencies. Indiana was among the targets.
U.S. durable goods orders rise at fastest pace since June
Led by a surge in demand for commercial aircraft, U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in February.
Congress OKs $1.3 trillion budget, averting another shutdown
Senate passage shortly after midnight averted a third federal shutdown this year, an outcome both parties wanted to avoid.
Five universities partner to combat cybersecurity threats
Two of Indiana’s universities are part of the initiative is to help higher education institutions reduce the time from first awareness of a cybersecurity threat to mitigation.
Lawmaker sexual harassment bill signed into law
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a law Thursday requiring Indiana lawmakers to complete at least one hour of training a year intended to prevent sexual harassment.
Governor signs four laws combating Indiana’s opioid crisis
Like many states, Indiana has been struggling to contain the opioid epidemic, which has caused the number of overdose deaths to skyrocket and has led to a surge of children in foster care.