Election roundup: Carson, others gain primary victories
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson easily beat out four challengers in the Democratic primary and will face Republican Wayne Harmon in the November general election.
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Ex-congressional aide wins nod to take on Hollingsworth in 9th District
Liz Watson defeated civil rights lawyer Dan Canon and another candidate in Tuesday’s primary for the 9th District congressional nomination. Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth defeated James Dean Alspach in the Republican primary.
Mike Pence’s brother wins U.S. House primary election
Greg Pence has won the Republican primary for an Indiana congressional seat his younger brother, Vice President Mike Pence, once held for a dozen years.
China cutting U.S. soybean purchases in face of tariffs threat
There might be a political impact: Three of the top five soybean-exporting states—Iowa, Indiana and Nebraska—voted for President Donald Trump in 2016.
First Subaru Ascent rolls off Lafayette plant’s assembly line
A Subaru plant in northwest Indiana has produced its first Subaru Ascent as part of an expansion that's added more than $140 million in equipment and 200 jobs to the plant.
Democrats look for openings in GOP-dominated Indiana on primary day
An Indiana primary featuring a bitter Republican Senate race is providing optimism Tuesday for Democrats, who hope to recapture some energy after years of watching the red state trend further to the right.
U.S. employers report record-high 6.6 million open jobs
U.S. employers advertised 6.6 million open jobs in March, the most on records dating back to December 2000, suggesting businesses want to boost staffs to meet strong demand.
Group: NCAA reforms should go further amid FBI hoops probe
The Knight Commission issued its proposals during its spring meeting Monday, roughly two weeks after the committee led by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice issued recommendations to overhaul the NCAA.
Indiana special session to take up school takeover measure
The bill would further diminish local control of Gary and Muncie schools. The two districts have mismanaged finances for years.
State election systems still waiting for security checkups
Among those still waiting for Homeland Security to conduct a risk assessment is Indiana, one of four states with primaries on Tuesday.
Small businesses remain upbeat, but concerned about hiring
Small business owners are a generally upbeat bunch, but their optimism may be leveling off because of the tight labor market and uncertainty about taxes.
Rightward tilt of several GOP primaries worries some Republicans
Primaries in four states on Tuesday, all in places Donald Trump carried in 2016, showcase races in which GOP candidates are jockeying to be seen as the most conservative, the most anti-Washington and the most loyal to the president.
Bloomington plans to open destination park in 2020
The city of Bloomington is building a 58-acre park that officials hope will become a regional attraction.
Jim Irsay buys Alcoholics Anonymous founding document for $2.4M
The Indianapolis Colts owner bought what members call the “Big Book” at auction.
I-69 extension work causes woes for IU’s spring commencement
The project is scheduled to be largely completed by Aug. 31. The section will be the fifth of the planned Evansville-to-Indianapolis highway's six extensions.
Unemployment rate falls as U.S. adds modest 164,000 jobs
The overall unemployment rate is now the lowest since December 2000. The rate for African-Americans—6.6 percent—is the lowest on record since 1972.
Indiana officials aim to expand drug treatment programs
State officials said Thursday that they plan to fight Indiana’s opioid crisis by increasing capacity of state-sponsored drug treatment, promoting a campaign on reducing the stigma surrounding drug addiction and treatment, and training more health care workers.
Trump to talk tax cuts, economy at rally in Indiana
Campaign official Michael Glassner said the President Donald Trump will discuss tax cuts he signed into law late last year and highlight how Indiana families are benefiting from them at a May 10 event.
Record exports cut U.S. trade deficit to $49 billion
Exports rose in March to a record $208.5 billion, led by shipments of civilian aircraft and soybeans. Imports slipped 1.8 percent, to $257.5 billion.
Lawsuit challenges court fees charged by four Indiana counties
The suit names the clerks of Hamilton, Johnson, Marion and Wayne counties.