Indiana part of 17-state coalition suing over immigration order
Texas is leading a 17-state coalition that includes Indiana in suing over the Obama administration's recently announced executive actions on immigration.
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U.S. worker productivity shows quarterly increase
Productivity, the amount of output per hour of work, increased at an annual rate of 2.3 percent in the third quarter while labor costs fell at a rate of 1 percent, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Latest election drew only 30 percent of Indiana voters
Lawson said the turnout of 1.39 million voters compared with 39-percent turnout in 2002, the last Indiana general election without races for governor or U.S. Senate on the ballot.
Recreational vehicle industry picks up momentum
Employment among manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and service departments has bounced back since the recession. That’s good news for Indiana, which accounts for 83 percent of RV production.
Bennett probe recommended prosecution for fraud
The investigation of former Indiana schools Superintendent Tony Bennett found more than 100 instances in which he or his employees violated federal law. The state’s formal report in February minimized the infractions, and Bennett has never faced prosecution.
Lilly in $440M osteoporosis patch deal with Zosano
Eli Lilly and Co. said Tuesday it will team up with Zosano Pharma Corp. on an experimental osteoporosis patch in a deal that could be worth more than $440 million.
Central Indiana hospital cutting nearly 70 jobs
Officials of Marion General Hospital said in a state filing Monday that the 69 layoffs will take place during the first two weeks of February and are expected to be permanent.
Backers making new push for Sunday alcohol sales
The Hoosiers for Sunday Sales coalition is starting a campaign Tuesday to build support for legislation that would allow such sales in groceries, pharmacies, and liquor and convenience stores.
Cyber Monday gears up to get online shoppers hyped
But with retailers extending their online deals into “Cyber Week” and even “Cyber Month,” some shoppers aren’t quite seeing the jaw-dropping deals they were hoping for online.
U.S. factory output slips a tad, but still healthy
U.S. factories were slightly less busy in November, as production and hiring slowed, although the level of activity remained strong.
Legislators question caseloads for child services, urge action
Some Democratic legislators are pushing for greater action over the Indiana Department of Child Services' failure to meet state-mandated workload standards for case managers.
State examiner wants higher Indiana audit fees
State Examiner Paul Joyce is pressing Indiana lawmakers to increase the daily fee for state audits, warning that his office needs more staffing to properly scout local government entities for fraud.
Indiana exceeds veteran-owned biz contract goal
Indiana has exceeded a goal set by Gov. Mike Pence of awarding at least 3 percent of state contracts each year to veteran-owned businesses.
Fifth person pleads guilty in Lilly warehouse heist
Prosecutors say the theft from an Eli Lilly and Co. warehouse in Connecticut involved up to $100 million in prescription drugs.
Despite rise in fortunes, holiday shoppers to spend cautiously
Gas prices may be hovering at a four-year low, but Americans are paying more for food, health care and other costs. Unemployment is low, too, but then so is wage growth.
Production boost eyed at auto parts plant
An auto parts supplier is planning a $10 million project that could add more than 70 jobs at a northeastern Indiana factory.
U.S. Supreme Court to review EPA power-plant standards
The U.S. Supreme Court is stepping into a new case about Obama administration environmental rules, agreeing to review a ruling that upholds emission standards for mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants.
Obama administration to propose stricter smog standard
The stricter standards could make it one of the most expensive regulations ever issued, with an estimated $19 billion to $90 billion price tag and double the number of counties in violation.
Maryland, Rutgers appear to be good fit in Big Ten
Maryland and fellow newcomer Rutgers have enjoyed success on the field and at the ticket window during their inaugural season in the Big Ten.
U.S. 31 reopens in Carmel after eight months of work
A stretch of U.S. 31 through the northern suburbs of Indianapolis reopened to traffic Tuesday after being closed since April.