U.S. economy expanded at solid 3 percent rate in latest quarter
It marks the first time in three years that growth has hit at least 3 percent for two consecutive quarters.
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Trump names Treasury official to be acting IRS commissioner
The appointment came the same day the Trump administration agreed to a "very substantial" payout to hundreds of tea party groups to settle a class-action lawsuit over burdensome IRS scrutiny in 2012.
American, Southwest signal rising airline prices ahead
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are expecting their average prices to move higher the rest of this year, marking a shift from fare wars that have created turbulence for airline stock prices.
Bloomington set to open more sites to adult businesses
City officials say the new regulations would allow adult businesses in about 4 percent of Bloomington.
Walgreens to close 600 stores as part of Rite Aid deal
Walgreens has more than 50 stores in the Indianapolis area. Rite-Aid operates 10 stores in Indiana, but none in the Indianapolis area.
House passes $4T budget in step forward for Trump tax plan
The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump’s promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code.
Study: Premiums for popular Obamacare plan up 34 percent
Premiums for the most popular Obamacare plans are going up an average of 34 percent nationwide, according to a new study. But the increases aren’t as high in Indiana.
Trump, GOP at odds over using 401(k)s to pay for tax cuts
While the president insists the popular retirement plans will remain untouched, lawmakers are open to revisions.
States lose push to force Trump to restart health subsidies
A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected a request from 18 states and the District of Columbia and scolded the coalition for claiming health care costs would rise without federal help.
Pharmacist in deadly meningitis outbreak cleared of murder
A pharmacist at a facility whose tainted drugs sparked a nationwide meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people, including five people in Indiana, was cleared Wednesday of murder but was convicted of other crimes.
Lumber Liquidators plans $36M settlement in flooring cases
Lumber Liquidators, which has three stores in the Indianapolis area, has agreed to resolve claims brought on behalf of people who bought laminate flooring reported to contain unsafe levels of formaldehyde.
Fertility doctor expected to admit lying to investigators
An Indianapolis fertility doctor accused of inseminating patients with his own sperm will appear in court for a change-of-plea hearing.
Indiana out of running for Toyota-Mazda plant, officials say
Toyota and Mazda announced in August that they planned to spend $1.6 billion on a U.S. plant that would employ up to 4,000 workers.
Anthem shares jump after acquisition, improved forecast
Anthem Inc. exceeded Wall Street third-quarter profit expectations and pushed its 2017 forecast higher in its latest quarterly report. It also acquired an insurer with more than 135,000 Medicare members.
Senate GOP moves to repeal consumer banking rule
Vice President Mike Pence cast the final vote to break a 50-50 tie. The banking industry had been lobbying hard to roll back the regulation from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
German company to make board game, puzzles at Indiana plant
The 25-year-old company said it expects to spend $13 million and add up to 75 jobs at the plant by 2021.
Thirteen Ball State fraternities to go alcohol-free until 2018
Interfraternity Council President Trevor Holland said the decision was made with the university for the safety of their members and the community.
Lilly considers sale, spinoff of Elanco animal-health business
The company announced Tuesday that it is reviewing options for the Greenfield-based division, "including an initial public offering, merger, sale, or retention of the business."
USDA secretary coming to Indiana for national FFA convention
The Agriculture Department said Monday that Sonny Perdue will be in Indianapolis on Wednesday for the kickoff of the 90th annual convention and expo for the FFA
Pharmacists cited for trying to see Prince’s medical records
Three Indiana pharmacists have been reprimanded by state regulators for trying to access Prince's medical records within days of the music superstar's death last year.