Existing homes sales still falling in tight market
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana showed a 2.5 percent decline in March, marking the 11th monthly decrease in the last year.
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Indiana courts’ online effort nears 10,000 filings
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Finance officials facing a chronically weak global economy
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South Bend Common Council approves casino pact
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NCAA tournament deal with CBS, Turner extended through 2032
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Insurer UnitedHealth starts pruning ACA exchange business
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Lesbian spouses challenge Indiana birth certificate law
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Utility offers solar panels for lease to customers
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Medicare plan on payment for cancer drugs stirs battle
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Indianapolis considers proposal to increase police diversity
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Counselor: Colleges should meet in public on charter schools
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Abortion supporters criticize Pence at Statehouse rally
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Analysis: 38 Indiana water systems topped EPA lead limit
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