Applications for jobless benefits rise again
Applications for jobless benefits rose last week for the first time in three weeks, evidence that companies are still reluctant to hire in a slow economy.
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Daniels to lead business trip to China, Japan
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will lead about 40 business leaders and elected officials on an economic development trip to China and Japan next month.
Schools, state argue in court over funding formula
Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Schools and Middlebury Community Schools sued the state in February, claiming the school funding formula unfairly penalizes growing districts.
Schools, state argue in court over funding formula
Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Schools and Middlebury Community Schools sued the state in February, claiming its school funding formula unfairly penalizes growing districts.
Purdue pay freeze could end soon for some
Purdue President France Cordova will ask university trustees to approve 1.5-percent merit raises for some employees, providing them with their first pay increase in more than two years.
Biomet sales rise, but slower than expected
Biomet’s quarterly results are considered an indicator on the state of the orthopedic device industry because it reports results before most of its competitors.
German steelmaker expanding in Tell City
A unit of the German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp AG said Tuesday it will invest $36.5 million in equipment to expand capacity at the 480,000-square-foot plant, creating up to 160 jobs.
Lawyer doesn’t buy Schrenker’s claims that he’s broke
Schrenker, 39, testified Tuesday that his assets had been seized and he had no source of income since going to jail. He also faces millions of dollars in court-ordered judgments upon his release.
Interactive Intelligence stock up on quarterly projections
Shares of Interactive Intelligence Inc. surged Tuesday after the communications software maker reported preliminary third-quarter results and projected that revenue will grow 20 percent this year.
Ellsworth attacks Coats’ lobbying career in debate
U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth on Monday used his first debate with Republican Dan Coats in the race for Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat to attack Coats for his time spent as a lobbyist. Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris tried to set her party apart by staying above the fray.
Church financier faces Ponzi scheme trial in Indiana
A former pastor is going on trial for what authorities call a multimillion-dollar scheme that preyed on thousands of parishioners who thought they were helping build churches but were actually buying the man and his sons planes and sports cars.
IUPUI announces $1.25 billion fundraising goal
Fundraising will be done locally, with representatives from individual programs contacting potential donors, the university said Saturday.
Electric car maker to start work at former RV plant
Think North America plans to start production work on electric cars at a Middlebury-area factory before the end of this year.
White House doubts need to halt all foreclosures
A top Obama adviser questioned the need Sunday for a blanket stoppage of all home foreclosures, despite evidence that banks have used inaccurate documents to evict homeowners.
No increase in benefits for many Social Security recipients
As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.
Jobless rate holds steady after wave of government layoffs
The nation’s jobless rate has topped 9.5 percent for 14 straight months, the longest stretch since the 1930s.
Economy too much for century-old lumberyard
A lumberyard and hardware store that survived the Great Depression and two World Wars has fallen victim to modern economic pressures and will close after more than a century.
Schrenker sentenced to 10 years for securities fraud
Hamilton Superior Court Judge Steven Nation sentenced Marcus Schrenker to 10 years in prison, ignoring Schrenker’s claims that a lighter sentence would give him enough time to make things right.
House speaker wants utility agency reviewed
Indiana Statehouse Democrats are calling for for more investigations and wholesale restructurings amid an ethics flap enveloping the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Speedway adds car show to Indy 500 schedule
Speedway officials announced a classic car show would kick off the events for the 100th anniversary of the first race.