Indiana jobless rate remains steady at 3.6% in May
Indiana’s labor-force participation rate—the percentage of the state’s population that is either employed or actively seeking work—dipped from 65.3% in April to 65% in May.
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Jim Irsay pays nearly $4M for guitar featured on Pink Floyd albums
The guitar was sold by former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour, who played it on such iconic albums as “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall."
Weather still dampening central Indiana home construction
Applications for home construction fell 1% in central Indiana in May, marking the sixth straight month of declining permit filings.
Editorial: Job one for eco-devo pros is helping existing firms thrive
To win at the economic development game, the state must minimize weaknesses and build on strengths. That keeps existing companies investing here, which is our surest path to prosperity.
Longtime local office-supplies firm plans merger, HQ move to Illinois
Independent Suppliers Group, formerly known as Independent Stationers, is merging with Rosemont, Illinois-based cooperative TriMega Purchasing Association and Chicago-based Pinnacle Affiliates.
Overton leaving sports anchor job for position with Colts
Sports reporter and anchor Larra Overton has been hired as a producer and sideline reporter for the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Tuesday.
Primary municipal elections see 13% turnout statewide
In the Indianapolis area, Boone County had the highest turnout among counties, at 22%.
Allison Transmission plans to build Innovation Center, boost employment
Officials said the new project, combined with the Vehicle Environmental Test, or VET, facility announced earlier this year, would create more than 300 jobs altogether at Allison.
Susan Brooks to step down from Congress after fourth term
The Republican lawmaker who represents Indiana’s 5th District said she wants to have more time to spend with friends and family.
Scotty’s down to one area location after another closure
Another Scotty’s Brewhouse has shut down, marking the ninth closure for the Indianapolis-based restaurant and bar chain in the last six months.
Editorial: Protect unemployment fund before the next recession hits
The federal government has recommended—and Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration has suggested—increasing the premiums pay into the state’s unemployment fund to help build its surplus for the next economic downturn.
16 Tech to conduct topping-off ceremony
The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. July 11 at the construction site, which is bounded by 16th Street on the north and 10th Street on the south, between Indiana Avenue and the White River.
IU medical school part of genomics research
The trials, which will begin in 2020, are part of a sweeping, five-year, $42 million federal research program known as Implementing Genomics in Practice. The first trial will examine whether early access to patients’ genomic data can help with treatment of high blood pressure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
Walmart closing Neighborhood Market on far-east side
The store, which opened in 2004, is scheduled to close permanently July 12. It is one of eight Neighborhood Market stores the retailer operates in the Indianapolis area.
Preservation group to include sites of LGBTQ significance in historic area plans
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission said it would be the first local preservation group in the country to include LGBTQ history in all historic area plans.
Anthem buying behavioral health firm that provides services to 36 million people
Indianapolis-based Anthem said its purchase of Beacon Health Options fits with its strategy of diversifying into providing health care services, including for patients with complex and chronic conditions.
IPS, Ivy Tech receive $1.15M grant from Salesforce.org
The donation from the philanthropic arm of tech firm Salesforce will be used to support career-development programs at Indianapolis Public Schools and Ivy Tech Community College.
District sued over bullying incidents
A central Indiana teenager with special needs is suing her local school district, alleging it failed to stop “severe and pervasive” bullying she has faced in school. The federal lawsuit filed May 13 in Indianapolis against the Franklin Community School Corp. doesn’t identify the girl. The lawsuit contends the 14-year-old girl experienced bullying so serious […]