Cummins to lay off nearly 200 workers in Columbus
The Columbus-based company said Tuesday that the 194 layoffs will take place after Friday, cutting the plant’s employment
to about 400 and paring its two shifts to one.
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Indiana tax collections for February down $86 million
Tax collections for February fell $86 million below a revised December forecast. Revenue is down $166 million in the first
three months since that forecast.
Consumer group sues Anthem over policy changes
A consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against WellPoint’s California subsidiary on behalf of policyholders, claiming
they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.
Bill approving Sunday microbrew sales heads to governor
The Indiana Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill allowing Indiana’s microbreweries to sell beer for carryout
on Sundays.
Indiana Senate strips jobs provisions from bill
Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate stripped several tax credits and other measures to create jobs from an unrelated
agricultural bill Monday.
PNC-National City conversion ahead of schedule
The PNC Financial Services Group said Monday it has brought in 2.8 million former National City Bank customers and converted
560 branches since a $5.6 billion buyout less than two years ago. Branches in Indiana are set to switch over in June.
Construction spending falls again
Construction spending fell for a third straight month in January as a slight rebound in housing was not enough to offset widespread
weakness in a number of commercial areas.
Bosma wants legislative work done before adjournment
Indiana House Minority Leader Brian Bosma says it's more important to pass sound bills on key issues than it is to adjourn
the legislative session.
Protest at Evansville Whirlpool plant draws 1,500
Company shuttering plant, moving work to Mexico.
Lawmakers probe banks’ lending to small businesses
U.S. House legislators want to get to the bottom of banks' roles in the economic recovery, both via loans to small businesses
and shouldering losses on commercial real estate lending.
Biden to announce retirement savings safeguards
The Obama administration on Friday is proposing regulations aimed at protecting workers' retirement savings.
IU forms economic development council
The purpose of the council is to create a university-wide forum to connect all IU campuses and the communities they serve
in addressing regional economic issues.
Indiana Senate approves plan to cut township boards
The bill now likely will go to a House-Senate conference committee to try to resolve the House-passed and Senate-approved
versions of the bill.
Sides mum after latest NFL bargaining session
The two sides held their latest round of negotiations in an Indianapolis hotel ballroom as the league’s annual scouting combine
began.
Ethics bill clears Senate with unanimous support
The most sweeping Indiana legislation in years to tighten ethics and lobbying rules cleared the state Senate 50-0 Thursday
and appeared headed soon to Gov. Mitch Daniels for his signature.
House OKs allowing Sunday microbrew sales
Indiana's microbreweries would be allowed to sell beer for takeout on Sundays under a bill approved Thursday by the state
House.
Weather blamed for unexpected rise in jobless claims
New claims for unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, mostly because state agencies processed a backlog of
claims caused by snowstorms the previous week.
Only last-minute buyer will save Hummer brand
Unless a last-minute buyer steps forward, General Motors Co.'s Hummer brand is fading into history.
House approves smoking ban in public places
The House has approved legislation that would ban smoking in public places statewide except casinos and pari-mutuel horse
racing venues.
Indiana House OKs tax-increase repeal, jobs bill
The Indiana House approved legislation Wednesday that would repeal an unemployment-insurance tax increase and approved a package
of tax credits and other incentives designed to create jobs.