Survey: U.S. companies less optimistic about future sales
The overall survey results, compiled by the National Association for Business Economics, portray an economy muddling along at a steady, if tepid, pace.
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Indiana attorney general entering congressional race
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is joining two Republican state senators in the race for the 9th District congressional seat.
Anderson tries to make downtown hip for millennials
City leaders want to establish Anderson as a cultural hotspot, patterned after Seattle and Portland, Oregon, and other places where the millennial generation is flocking.
Indy officials hope zoning change spurs energy-saving transport
Developers could save when they scale back the required number of parking spaces and instead offer bike racks, electric-car charging stations or other “green” amenities.
State high court won’t hear ex-Indiana elections chief appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals has denied a request by former Secretary of State Charlie White that it review a state appeals court decision upholding his three felony convictions for vote fraud, theft and perjury.
Ritz blames error for possible illegal campaign donations
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz is blaming a clerical error for about $8,000 in campaign contributions being collected during this year's legislative session in a potential violation of the state's campaign finance laws.
Purdue sees record-breaking year for donations, funding
Donors gave $343.4 million in fiscal year 2015, breaking 2003’s record of $311 million. Researchers received $401 million in outside funding, the most since 2011.
Experts say crop prospects continue fading with rain
The prospects for Indiana's flood-ravaged grain crops recovering are becoming increasingly slim with more rain forecast over the next two weeks, according to Purdue Extension experts.
Death business expands into hosting weddings, other events
Funeral homes aren't just for funerals anymore. Businesses that once focused almost entirely on honoring the dead are now open to an array of events as they seek to add revenue.
Apartment construction drives U.S. homebuilding surge
U.S. builders broke ground on apartment complexes last month at the fastest pace in nearly 28 years, as developers anticipate that recent jobs gains will launch a wave of renters.
Indiana dairy plant with 140 workers set to close
Dean Foods Co. of Indiana plans to shut down a northern Indiana diary plant this fall that has operated since the 1950s.
Big crowds expected for new Mormon temple in Carmel
The 34,000-square-foot temple at 116th Street and Spring Mill Road in Carmel will be one of fewer than 20 in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
Easterly to retire after 10 years as IDEM commissioner
Thomas Easterly will retire Aug. 28 as the longest-serving commissioner for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Indiana ethanol plant reopens after nearly $100M investment
Noble Americas, a U.S. subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Noble Group, bought the plant two years ago after a previous owner went bankrupt and the plant had to close.
UPDATE: Pence, other governors order Planned Parenthood probes
Gov. Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Health to investigate whether organs from aborted fetuses are being sold.
Indiana reserves grow to $2.1 billion after spending cuts
Figures released Thursday by the state auditor show that the state had a $210 million surplus during the budget year that ended June 30.
Agency: One-quarter of Indiana corn, soybeans in poor shape
The federal agency’s latest report rates 25 percent of Indiana corn as being “very poor” or “poor.” The report says 26 percent of Indiana soybeans are in similar conditions.
Shoppers disappointed in much-hyped ‘Prime Day’ sales
Some thought the discounts weren't deep enough. Others didn't like that the deals were only available for a limited time and in limited quantities. And still other Amazon customers criticized the types of products that were marked down.
Employee or contractor? Labor seeks to clarify rules
The Labor Department issued new guidance Wednesday that could limit the ability of many companies to designate their workers as contractors.
Gregg gains large money advantage over Democratic challengers
The two Democrats challenging former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg for their party's 2016 nomination for governor are trailing him badly in collecting campaign contributions.