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Republican AGs sue U.S. agency over LGBTQ school guidance
More than 20 Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden’s administration over a school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Committee advances abortion ban bill to full Indiana Senate
Authored by Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, Senate Bill 1 would enact a near-total ban on abortions in Indiana.
Former Vice President Pence to release memoir in November
The book will recount Mike Pence’s journey from his Indiana youth to the vice presidency, with stops in the House of Representatives and governor’s mansion in between, according to publisher Simon & Schuster.
Bold, aggressive Big Ten Conference leaves door open for more expansion
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren talked Tuesday about the conference being bold and aggressive as college sports goes through a period of sweeping change.
Watched closely in Indiana, bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test
Indiana economic development leaders have been hoping for passage of the bill because the state would like to tap federal funding to land a $1.8 billion semiconductor plant at Purdue University.
Noblesville Mexican eatery closing after 25 years, citing road-expansion project
El Camino Real Restaurant in Noblesville plans to go out of business at the end of the month ahead of the Reimagine Pleasant Street expansion project, the owners announced Monday in a social media post.
Inotiv says closures of animal-breeding facilities could cost it nearly $10M
Indiana-based pharmaceutical testing company Inotiv Inc. disclosed late Monday that it expects to incur charges of between $7.4 million and $9.9 million for the previously announced shutdowns of two Virginia animal-breeding facilities.
Federal judge rules in favor of transgender softball player
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sued Indianapolis Public Schools on behalf of a 10-year-old, who will no longer be able to play softball on her school’s all-girls’ softball team.
U.S. new-home sales fall more than forecast to two-year low
The figures reflect a cooling market as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to soften demand in the broader economy and tame decades-high inflation.
Consumer goods giant Unilever hikes prices for products but expects strong sales
Unilever, which owns 400 consumer brands ranging from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to Dove skin care, raised prices by more than 11% between April and June as inflation surged around the world.
Lafayette Square’s new owner points to $50M in upgrades so far
Owner Fabio de la Cruz said said the investment is only the start of what’s expected to be at least a $200 million project through his firm Sojos Capital LLC.
Consumer confidence slides for third straight month in July
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell largely due to consumer anxiety over the current economic conditions, particularly four-decade high inflation.
Judge involved in 2019 downtown shooting agrees to never hold judicial office again
Embattled Crawford Circuit Court Judge Sabrina R. Bell, who was previously disciplined for her role in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis, has resigned following her arrest for allegedly hitting her ex-husband in front of their children.
Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds as legislative hearings continue
Thousands of people arguing the abortion issue surrounded the Indiana Statehouse and filled its corridors Monday as state lawmakers began consideration of a Republican proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state.
Biden pushes computer chips legislation in advance of Senate vote
The bill is being closely watched in Indiana, where manufacturers, research universities and economic development officials are rooting for its passage.
Walmart cuts profit outlook as shoppers adapt to inflation
Walmart’s move to lower its profit outlook in the middle of the quarter is rare and raised worries about how inflation, the highest in 40 years, is affecting the entire consumer sector.
Rents spike as big-pocketed investors buy mobile home parks
Driven by some of the strongest returns in real estate, investors have shaken up a once-sleepy sector that’s home to more than 22 million mostly low-income Americans in 43,000 communities.
Physician sues Witham Memorial Hospital, alleging violation of FMLA and Equal Pay Act
Dr. Kimberly Gatzimos, who was fired by Witham Memorial Hospital, is suing her former employer, claiming she was illegally discriminated against after becoming ill as a result of dangerous conditions at her office.
UPDATE: Ex-U.S. congressman Buyer among 9 charged in insider trading cases
Stephen Buyer is accused in court papers of engaging in insider trading during a merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, among other deals. It said he leveraged his work as a consultant and lobbyist to make illegal profits.