Food processor to hire 100 more workers in Indiana
SugarCreek Packing Company announced Wednesday that the new hires would be made by late June 2019, boosting the plants workforce to about 500 workers.
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U.S. employers see biggest monthly job surge since July 2016
U.S. employers went on a hiring binge in February, adding 313,000 jobs and drawing hundreds of thousands of people into the job market.
Trump’s trade tariffs to spare Mexico, Canada, possibly others
Unswayed by Republican warnings of a trade war, President Donald Trump ordered steep new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. on Thursday, vowing to fight back against an "assault on our country" by foreign competitors.
Health insurer Cigna buying Express Scripts for $52 billion
Health insurer Cigna is buying the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefit manager, the latest in a string of proposed tie-ups as health care’s bill payers attempt to get a grip on rising costs.
Manning shed Papa John’s franchises prior to chain’s NFL split
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning sold 31 Denver-area Papa John's stores last week, three days before the NFL replaced the chain as its official pizza sponsor.
Indiana Legislature approves bill toughening abortion rules
The Indiana Legislature on Wednesday sent a bill to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk that would require medical providers who treat women for complications arising from abortions to report detailed patient information to the state.
Bill aimed at teacher shortages still alive in legislature
A bill that would allow Indiana public schools to fill up to 10 percent of their teaching staffs with unlicensed teachers will be discussed during conference committee in the next week.
NCAA passes $1 billion in revenue for first time
The Indianapolis-based NCAA raised most of the revenue from its television deal for the men's basketball tournament.
Indiana Legislature poised to pass sexual harassment bill
The measure would require legislators to take at least one hour of training every year.
Indiana Senate backs control shift on troubled schools
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill further reducing the power of the Gary school board while allowing Ball State University to take over Muncie's schools.
Man, 20, sues Dick’s, Walmart over new gun policies
A 20-year-old man filed lawsuits Monday claiming Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart discriminated against him when they refused to sell him a rifle because of his age.
Indiana lawmakers back limits on short-term rental rules
Legislation limiting regulation of short-term rentals by local governments has been approved by Indiana lawmakers and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk.
Indiana House approves statewide school-safety audit
The measure passed Monday on a 96-0 vote. It comes in the wake of a Parkland, Florida, school shooting that left 17 dead.
Purdue online school gets final regulatory approval
The school said Purdue University Global received a notice of approval Monday from the Higher Learning Commission, a regional university accrediting body.
Bill allowing ‘Dreamers’ to get licenses clears Indiana House
Young immigrants often referred to as "Dreamers" would no longer be prohibited from obtaining professional licenses under emergency legislation approved Monday.
Walmart plans expansion of meal kits into more stores
The move puts the world's largest retailer in direct competition with meal-kit companies such as Blue Apron and HelloFresh.
U.S. services firms still growing at healthy clip
U.S. services firms grew slightly more slowly in February compared with the previous month, but still expanded at a solid pace.
GOP Senate candidate Braun drops immigration ad after criticism
Republican Mike Braun said he didn’t expect the negative reaction the commercial received.
White House: No exemptions from steel, aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump's administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties.
NCAA’s Emmert: Changes needed, but not paying players
NCAA President Mark Emmert said he’s hopeful the scandal roiling college basketball will lead to major rule changes, but he does not think the Indianapolis-based NCAA is in crisis.